Sketchbook Notes While my husband drives I like to sit in front and draw the quickly changing landscape views from the road. Obviously, these are fast sketches with a pencil. The pages posted here were drawn mostly during travels throughout New England where I lived 40 [...]
"Take me to the Tate." In 1990 I was pregnant with our first child. I left the doctor's office with the pregnancy confirmed and went directly to a travel agent office. "Book me a flight to London". I knew that if I didn't see Turner's paintings right away, [...]
The artist in the White Mountains, NH circa 1988 with their 1982 BMW R80 named "Schwarz" all loaded with camping equipment Above: © 1991 Daryl D. Johnson, Wind & Ash — Mt. Washington, Oils on Canvas, 32 x 54″ My husband and I did a lot [...]
I'm participating in The Sketchbook Project run by the Brooklyn Art Library in my birthplace, New York City. Artists purchase a sketchbook from them, use any medium, then register and submit their sketchbook to this Global Art Library. "We are more than just a project. We are [...]
Went birding at Plum Island, Northern Shore of MA a few days ago. It was really the best weather one can expect in New England in February. I love the textures of the grasses and wild beach plum shrubs in winter. Most of the island is part of [...]
How do I move thru a painting towards completion? While studying the piece, I ask questions...in no particular order: — What is the story here? — A coming storm? — An inhale / exhale? — A conflict, a resolution? — Momentum? — A sigh of relaxation? — Are [...]
"Northeast Motion" 30x40" Oils on Canvas Daryl D. Johnson to Exhibit Paintings at the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce “New Hampshire Landscapes in Motion” on display January through March, 2019. An Artist Reception is scheduled for Friday, January 11, 2019 from 5pm to 7pm. Described by Art New [...]
As a member of the Cloud Appreciation Society, I sent them some images of my paintings. They posted one of my pieces on their website — have a look: https://cloudappreciationsociety.org/morning-glory-by-daryl-d-johnson/
Art Show at the ArtHub Gallery in Nashua, NH Opening Reception September 28th from 6 - 8pm September 1 through October, 2017 Wednesday – Fridays: 11:00am – 3:00pm Saturdays: 10:00am – 2:00pm 30 Temple Street, Ground floor, Nashua, NH Free Parking — Free Admission Nashua Area Artist' Association Group [...]
