Meridith Johnson at Ambiance
Capturing an expressive emotion or scene that communicates or stirs a reaction from the observer is the essence of art says Meridith Johnson who will have her art on exhibit at Redmond’ Ambiance Gallery through December.
“I strive to capture the personality and the moment in time with every drawing or painting I complete. I prefer to take photographs as I get to know my subject better their personality comes out.
“I was born in the Midwest in a country setting with farm animals as playmates. Animals and people have always fascinated me because I did not have siblings to compete with while growing up. I moved around a lot with my parents and as a result was enrolled in lots of schools until I started high school. I have lived in and traveled to lot of different climates from the desert in Southern California and Arizona, the Midwest, Florida, the Northwest and even Puerto Rico. Different skies, different flora and fauna and different ways of the local people have helped me develop an eye for detail.
“Portraits are my favorite challenge. People and their expressions are so varied that making the personality come through each drawing or painting is very rewarding. Animals have character too and in every portrait it is the eyes that communicate.
“I started taking my art a little more seriously in 2002 when the challenge of a memorial horse portrait presented itself. It was the first truly complete portrait I had attempted and, of course, I had to see if I could do it again. I am still trying to see if I can do it again with each drawing or painting that I do. It is one of my passions to capture the light on the subject. The best thing of all is when I do a portrait for someone and the receiver’s expression and sometimes tears brings me the utmost joy in what I do. I hope you enjoy my art.”
Info: Ambiance Co-op Gallery 435 S.W. Evergreen Redmond 541-548-8115.
“I strive to capture the personality and the moment in time with every drawing or painting I complete. I prefer to take photographs as I get to know my subject better their personality comes out.
“I was born in the Midwest in a country setting with farm animals as playmates. Animals and people have always fascinated me because I did not have siblings to compete with while growing up. I moved around a lot with my parents and as a result was enrolled in lots of schools until I started high school. I have lived in and traveled to lot of different climates from the desert in Southern California and Arizona, the Midwest, Florida, the Northwest and even Puerto Rico. Different skies, different flora and fauna and different ways of the local people have helped me develop an eye for detail.
“Portraits are my favorite challenge. People and their expressions are so varied that making the personality come through each drawing or painting is very rewarding. Animals have character too and in every portrait it is the eyes that communicate.
“I started taking my art a little more seriously in 2002 when the challenge of a memorial horse portrait presented itself. It was the first truly complete portrait I had attempted and, of course, I had to see if I could do it again. I am still trying to see if I can do it again with each drawing or painting that I do. It is one of my passions to capture the light on the subject. The best thing of all is when I do a portrait for someone and the receiver’s expression and sometimes tears brings me the utmost joy in what I do. I hope you enjoy my art.”
Info: Ambiance Co-op Gallery 435 S.W. Evergreen Redmond 541-548-8115.
