Winter or not it’s usually beautiful at the Trempealeau Wildlife Refuge. Too cold for me to paint but not to sketch from the car and come back to the studio to paint trying out some new brushes and paints. Perhaps this week will be warmer?! Adding a portrait from a 2 1/2 hour session with… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Julie Johnston
Painting and Drawing from frozen MN (& further south)
I did manage with some help to get away this January and got to paint in glorious warmth and sun! Also back to figure drawing and figure painting…..throwing in a portrait as well. Continue Reading
Precious Coconut…
My dear friends lost their best buddy and loving companion Coconut a few weeks ago. When we lose someone so close to us they are held forever in our happy memories and hearts. Coconut’s sweet personality and her precious quizzical look are unforgettable. She made everyone happy just to see and be greeted by… Continue Reading
Immie Lou & Winona Sunset
I’ve been wanting to paint my kitty for a long time. Her beautiful pale blue eyes and chocolate face, velvet nose and ochre fur. So Immie Lou was my model for today….. Winona Sunset finished! Continue Reading
Exhibit and Reception at the Acoustic Cafe
Paintings by Julie Johnston Acoustic Café for the Month of December 77 Lafayette Street, Winona Artist Reception, Monday, December 16th at 5:00pm Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. For More information please contact Julie Johnston johnstonfineart@gmail.com or https://juliejohnstonart.com/ “Sunrise in Pickwick” Continue Reading
October & November Paintings & The Winona Art Walk 2013! It’s almost here!
Sunrise from Pickwick ~There is such a short window of time to catch the colors of the sun rising. I did a small pastel study before painting this oil in the studio. Apple Orchard ~This is a oil painting done in my friends’ orchard this October. And then there is the Winona Art Walk… Continue Reading
August Harvest of Figure Drawing
Along with the great harvest of the garden I have a bounty of figure drawings to post. My notebooks are full…here is a little of what they are filled with…. Continue Reading
In the Studio
Overhang John & Leah Wedding Dance I’ve been working in the studio this week with paintings and drawings waiting to begin or be finished. Another Door County painting and wedding portraits. The weather is also perfect for outdoor painting. Here I come…. Continue Reading
A Beautiful Summer Evening at the Red Horse…
It was a beautiful summer evening at the Red Horse Gallery for our Artist Reception Friday evening. We had a record turn out with wonderful food, drink and good company to share our art with. Thank you John Sagan for such a lovely space to do it in! Gary & I are grateful for all… Continue Reading
A day on the River….
It feels as though I have been spending more time framing and getting ready for my show with woodcarver Gary Flynn at the Red Horse Gallery than painting so it was especially wonderful to get in a boat with a friend for a good part of the day. While he fished, I sketched with pastels,… Continue Reading