Hi, I’m Jynell, creator + artist behind Mystic Mija. Thanks for being here.

I’m a functional potter based in Southern California, and I’ve been learning from clay for a little over a decade now. I took my first ceramics class at Oxnard College and continued on to get my Bachelor of Arts in ceramics + graphic design at California State University, Channel Islands, and went on to study ceramics in China and Mexico.

I am fascinated by form, patterns, silhouettes, and how shapes respond to natural light and illuminate the spaces around them. I’m constantly seeking a balance of refinement and intuitive playfulness, while staying inspired by tradition, timelessness, and the quiet rituals of making.

I’m a part time ceramic artist and part time art educator. Splitting my creating time with teaching has helped slow down my processes even further and allows me to build community share my work and experiences with others.

All work is thrown and hand built by me, and oxidation fired in my electric kiln, as well atmospheric firings when accessible and on my travels.