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
December Doggies
I have the privilege of painting people’s loved ones at times. This includes their beloved pets. December begins with Herman & Barney: Continue Reading
My Newly Revised Website & the Winona Art Walk!
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
Painting. Exhibit. Painting. Exhibit. Exhibit
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
Driftless Area Art Festival!
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
August in the garden(s)
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
July, August and September Exhibits & Art Fair
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
Jubilant July!
Madeleine Iris in pastel. More pastel iris. Lua does a fabulous drawing of Grandma Ruth. Continue Reading
April…New & Repeat Exhibits
April 2014 includes a new venue for me, the Friendship Center in Winona where I have portrait paintings along with a few landscapes hanging up for the month. I’ll also be doing a portrait in oils at the center “live” June 4th along with pastel artist Toni Ambrosen. Spring is at last arriving, for a… Continue Reading
Jillian the Dachshund
Just finished another pet portrait of a sweet miniature dachshund, Jillian. She is a rescued dog. It has taken a year and two new kittens for companions for her to learn to play. Continue Reading