The amazing art of MJ Lai (Mrs. Tokutake)

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Definitely! I am always trying to befriend the huge murder of them that live near me.
I hear they like hardboiled eggs. 😆 A person here in Portland befriended some crows, they actually actively attack anyone who goes near her.
 

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I hear they like hardboiled eggs. 😆 A person here in Portland befriended some crows, they actually actively attack anyone who goes near her.
Oh they like all kinds of things. The problem is whenever I have something for them they are not around and when I do see them I am empty handed! I’m going to have to start carrying crow supplies for my commute in case i see them as I am leaving/returning home. I would say its more of an arsenal than a murder as there must be around 40 of them!

They have already worked out i’m the nutcracker as I occasionally get nuts tossed from the sky right in my path which I will happily stomp on to crack for them. I can also get pretty close to them despite the lack of offerings as they seem to realize I am not out to hurt or be mean to them.

I had a crow friend at my previous workplace who actually worked out which window my desk was at and would come and tap on the glass when he/she wanted me to come outside and bring some lunch. I miss that little smartypants and often wonder if it ever wondered why my window was suddenly empty forever one day.
 

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Oh they like all kinds of things. The problem is whenever I have something for them they are not around and when I do see them I am empty handed! I’m going to have to start carrying crow supplies for my commute in case i see them as I am leaving/returning home. I would say its more of an arsenal than a murder as there must be around 40 of them!

They have already worked out i’m the nutcracker as I occasionally get nuts tossed from the sky right in my path which I will happily stomp on to crack for them. I can also get pretty close to them despite the lack of offerings as they seem to realize I am not out to hurt or be mean to them.

I had a crow friend at my previous workplace who actually worked out which window my desk was at and would come and tap on the glass when he/she wanted me to come outside and bring some lunch. I miss that little smartypants and often wonder if it ever wondered why my window was suddenly empty forever one day.
Poor buddy, he probably definitely misses you and might still check for you. :/

Crows live in big extended families, so that is a really big family. I rescued one in L.A. once and the wildlife rehab places specifically asked where I got him from so he could be returned to his home flock.

a lot of my crow drawings are actually brewers blackbirds, I made a film based on one:
They are one of my most favorite birds in California. :)
 

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I was hoping to get in a lot of painting but I’m so exhausted today. Pencil sketched 8 pots and Eggs on a magical mola mola. I drew it on the back of our sellers permit so you can see this glorious piece of art at PBE if you ask. 😂 *edit* forgot to add the drawing. Good night. 🤦🏻‍♀️
 

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I was hoping to get in a lot of painting but I’m so exhausted today. Pencil sketched 8 pots and Eggs on a magical mola mola. I drew it on the back of our sellers permit so you can see this glorious piece of art at PBE if you ask. 😂 *edit* forgot to add the drawing. Good night. 🤦🏻‍♀️
soooo cuuuute!!! I wish I could go. 😭 I'm so flattered you drew my precious boy!!🥰
 

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Some painted pots from tonight. You can see how it looks before applying clear glaze and firing. I usually like to warm up with little pots before I tackle more complex ones but by the time I got to the frog pot I was running on fumes. Caught myself about to swish my paint brush in my tea. Good night. 🤦🏻‍♀️
 

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😂 I'm a Decorator for a living, most of the coffee I drink has some amount of paint in it, it doesn't taste right without it!😂😂 the pots look amazing by the way.
 

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Some painted pots from tonight. You can see how it looks before applying clear glaze and firing. I usually like to warm up with little pots before I tackle more complex ones but by the time I got to the frog pot I was running on fumes. Caught myself about to swish my paint brush in my tea. Good night. 🤦🏻‍♀️
These look amazing! Are all of these destined for the Expo? Will there be any available after the Expo? Would love to add one of these beauties to my collection :)
 

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These look amazing! Are all of these destined for the Expo? Will there be any available after the Expo? Would love to add one of these beauties to my collection :)
Yes they are going to the expo. :) I’m sure there will be some available after as well. The materials and effort to make them translate into a spendier price tag on them (not gonna lie 😬).
 

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Yes they are going to the expo. :) I’m sure there will be some available after as well. The materials and effort to make them translate into a spendier price tag on them (not gonna lie 😬).
And worth every penny! :)
 

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My last post of pots for sale before the show! Some are proper shohin sized, I make pots for humans too not just ants. 😂
 

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I'm sure like many others, I hope you and Nao have a sell out stall at the show. It sounds fantastic, please take photos so those of us who can't make it can see what we missed!
 

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I'm sure like many others, I hope you and Nao have a sell out stall at the show. It sounds fantastic, please take photos so those of us who can't make it can see what we missed!
My money is on the fact that they will return home with zero pots and briefcases full of moneyz 😂😂 The pots are GORGEOUS I cannot envision any NOT selling. They are so unusual and beautiful everyone attending is gonna want one.
 

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Derailing the kitty chat to bring in a hat design. 😂 Any thoughts? Yay, nay?
Love the design. The colors are great, I’m curious what the design looks like in grayscale. 🤨
I’d buy one on a unstructured strap back hat for sure.
 
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