Johanna Littleton - Studio 312

"Artistic creations, whether they are paintings, sculpture, hand-designed crafts, music etc. rarely exist in a vacuum. It is the culmination of an artist's experiences that become part of an artist's latest work, whether they are incorporated in a work or not, they are still there by omission."                                                                             (Johanna Littleton, Decatur Daily, 1996)

The joys, struggles, adventures and camaraderie I shared with people that I met when living in Asia, Middle East and the states are what I choose to illustrate in many of my paintings in the family series. When someone walks up to a painting and says "This is me" or "I know who these people are", I feel like I have successfully portrayed a human value or feeling that links humanity across cultural divisions. 

I work primarily in acrylic because of it's longevity. I do outside art shows and a fairs, as well as, Lowe Mill so I needed a medium that would stand up to the weather but also let me have fun. Acrylic is it!

Lately, I have been experimenting with paint on metal which has added a new level to my work. It is great for my abstracts, as well as, the "Magic Garden" series.

I share a studio with Terri Shows and we take turns manning it. I try to be there on Wednesday and Friday, but am willing to come any time. feel free to call.