Teresa Johnson

Artist Statement

Nature or any light-filled subject fills me with inspiration and captures my imagination for a visual story. My preferred medium for creating these visual stories is oil paint, due to its rich color palette and the ability to develop texture.

When an idea begins to take shape, I typically explore it with a sketchpad, a camera, or plein air studies to create references for further development. Subsequently, I proceed by creating a tonal under-painting followed by painting with my selected color palette. Utilizing larger brushes and palette knives, I initially block in the extensive abstract areas. Gradually, I incorporate finer details with smaller brushes, meticulously ensuring that each brushstroke effectively conveys the intended narrative.

I love the challenge of painting diverse subjects, but primarily I paint animals and western landscapes. There is profound beauty in a flower that manages to bloom in an arid desert or in an elk peacefully grazing in a meadow. My desire is to capture, preserve and share this beauty that surrounds me.

Contact Info
Mobile: 505-334-1744
Email: [email protected]
Address: 457B Road 3000 | Aztec, NM 87410