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
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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
Before the Storm……
Wednesday (before Thursday afternoons BIG storm) I got to paint outside on an almost 50 degree day in MN! Used water based oils-limited palette of colors and arches oil paper. Lovely day, especially using my new rechargeable battery operated coat:) Thank you Riaz-you are wonderful! I can be outside painting just that much earlier….and hopefully… Continue Reading
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