Free form bracelet of sterling silver & copper wire by Silver Studio Jewelry Artist, Maryann Frietsche Portrait in oil by Julie Johnston Island City Gallery Artists’ Demonstrations: Wire Jewelry & Portraiture Saturday, July 11, 2015 Noon-3pm 119 E. 3rdSt. Winona, MN Doing a simple wire bracelet that “anyone could do” with some… Continue Reading
I am so excited to be a part of this gallery with my dear friends and fabulous jewelry artists Maryann & Rick Frietsche. You can find their beautiful work at www.Siverstudiojewelry.com. From: http://www.islandcitygallery.com/news-blog.html Dreams of having a downtown gallery in Winona, that’s been our dream for several years now. Finally a dream is becoming… Continue Reading
A few months ago I was delighted to receive an email from someone I painted in Vermont in the 70’s. I asked for a image of the paintings of brother & sister and got Jim Camp’s portrait. Don’t think my style has changed too much! I would still love to see your portrait Marsha! This… Continue Reading
Pet portraits again! These fine dogs are Puckett & Auggie. The dog portraits are outnumbering the kitties-how can that be?! Maybe a challenge of goats next?? Beginning Finished! Continue Reading
I have the privilege of painting people’s loved ones at times. This includes their beloved pets. December begins with Herman & Barney: Continue Reading
November brings the unveiling of my newly revised website:juliejohnstonart.com A HUGE thank you to Hedi Bryant for creating my website which includes a shopping cart for purchasing prints and note cards! Thanks to Riaz Missaghi too as always for his help & support. November also includes the “Winona Art Walk”, a chance to get a… Continue Reading
September was a busy month with the Acoustic Exhibit, The Driftless Area Festival & the Red Horse Gallery Opening. Busy and crazy fun. Also working on two outdoor paintings before the weather is too cold. Work in progress (oil) Farm Fresh (pastel) Driftless Area Festival Largest of the garden paintings Continue Reading
This weekend is my first time to be a part of the juried outdoor Driftless Art Festival. I’m so excited to be included with 79 other artists, live music and great food. Plan for a great day of diverse artists and art and be sure to visit me and my friends at Silver Studio, https://www.facebook.com/silverstudiojewelry. Continue Reading
It’s been a month of getting ready for shows and painting inside and out. The Winona Farmers Market is alive with flowers, produce and music. And my friend Barb’s Garden is just beautiful! Continue Reading
This month you can find some of my work at the Buff Country Coop in Winona along with my note cards. I’m excited to be there where so many friends work & shop. Visit their blog: http://bluff.coop/blog/ August and September some of my pastel’s and paintings will be hanging at the Acoustic Cafe in Winona.… Continue Reading