Colin Johnson Art

Colin Johnson uses a unique style that he thinks that is not as clearly defined as that of other artists that he knows but as long as the work is consistently progressive and strong then he says he’s satisfied. Johnson tends to combine a number of different techniques and styles which he hopes represent his work well. The question of his style is one that he feels should be posed for the viewers of his work other than for himself as the artist. Apart from illustration he also takes part in carving totem poles, placating squirrels, piloting pontoons, voodoo, volleyball, taxidermy, knitting, and squash. Johnson also enjoys driving mac trucks, collecting art and toys, circumnavigating the globe in his hydrofoil, building quonset huts, and is also a huge fan of both film and music. He has been a professional gallery artist and freelance illustrator since 1995 after his graduation from The Maryland Institute College of Art. His work has received honors from The Society of Publication Design, Print's Regional Design Annual, American Illustration, Communication Arts Illustration Annual, and Society of Illustrators Los Angeles. He hasn’t shown at too many galleries, but he has recently been a part of shows at BLVD Gallery in Seattle, DvA Gallery in Chicago, and the Limited Addiction Gallery in Denver. He says that he’d love to be represented by a reliable gallery in both Los Angeles and New York City, but he’s guessing that would be the wish of many artists in this day and age. Today, framed Colin Johnson art are highly priced by many collectors.