Mary Johnston

The soft breeze, a magnificent sky, the cool water…all elements that drive my creativity along with a light touch of the paintbrush, feeling of peace and sense of place.  As a child of the Great Lakes I grew up with a landscape of water, woods, rocks and a sense that everything around us is so much larger and more mysterious then we will ever comprehend.  A graduate of the University of MN, Duluth, I spent many years working in the graphic arts and faux painting fields before currently focusing on oils and pure studio art.  I treasure the time I spend in Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan being with family and friends and continuing to explore this amazing part of our world.  The large sky vistas of my current home state of Indiana bring the beautiful clouds and endless horizon to my work.