Michael Chesley Johnson, Fine Art, Landscapes, Seascapes, Maritimes, Paintings, Oil, Pastel

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Selected Writings

Books

  • Backpacker Painting: Outdoors with Oil & Pastel. Friar's Bay Publishing, Welshpool NB. 2008.
  • Through a Painter's Brush: A Year on Campobello Island. Friar's Bay Publishing, Welshpool NB. 2007.
  • A Step Beyond: The Art of Ann Templeton. Fresco Books, Albuquerque NM. 2006.

Professional Art Magazine Articles Published

  • "Plein Air with a Purpose," The Artist's Magazine, Nov 2009
  • "Painting Bright Light," The Artist's Magazine, Oct 2009
  • Landscape Competition Winners, The Artist's Magazine, Dec 2009
  • Interview with Elissa Gore, The Pastel Journal, August 2009
  • "Market Your Site Right," The Artist's Magazine, June 2009
  • "Guide to Crating and Shipping ," The Artist's Magazine, May 2009.
  • "Perk Up Your Color," The Artists Magazine, December 2008.
  • "The Web Advantage." Watercolor Artist, December 2008.
  • "Rewriting the Book on Publishing.” The Pastel Journal, August 2008.
  • "Creative License.” The Artist’s Magazine, July/August 2008.
  • "Stay True to Your Values," The Artists Magazine, July/August 2008.
  • "Open for Business,” The Artist’s Magazine, June 2008.
  • "Write a Press Release in 16 Easy Steps," The Artist's Magazine, June 2008.
  • "Art for Sale”, Watercolor Artist, June 2008.
  • 9th annual "Pastel 100" Landscape and Interior Category interviews with Ray Hassard, Glenna Hartmann, Jennifer L. Hoffman,Tom Christopher, and Kim Lordier. The Pastel Journal, April 2008
  • "Painting Spot: Magic in the Maritimes (Campobello Island)." The Pastel Journal, December 2007.
  • "A First-Timer’s Guide to Plein Air Festivals.” The Artist’s Magazine, November 2007.
  • "A Human Touch,” interview with Tim Gaydos. The Pastel Journal, October 2007.
  • "Everything is Illuminated.” The Artist’s Magazine, October 2007.
  • "Enhance you Web Presence.” The Artist’s Magazine, September 2007.
  • "Dialogue: Richard McDaniel." The Pastel Journal, August 2007.
  • "Get Your Art on the Web." The Artist’s Magazine, April 2007.
  • 'Striking a Chord,” interview with Ed Pointer. Watercolor Magic, April 2007.
  • 8th annual "Pastel 100" Portrait and Figure Category interviews with Sam Goodsell, Lori Aguirre Snable, Tim Gaydos, Bill James, Diana DeSantis. The Pastel Journal, April 2007.
  • "The Light of the Land,” interview with Rosalie Nadeau. The Pastel Journal, February 2007.
  • "An Artist Born and Made,” interview with Run-Lin Guo. Watercolor Magic, February 2007.
  • "Get on the Web.” The Artist’s Magazine, September 2006.
  • "Bringing Forth the Light,” interview with Lydia Cassatt. The Artist’s Magazine, July/August 2006.
  • "Elizabeth Sandia.” The Pastel Journal, August 2005.
  • "A Step Beyond,” book excerpt from The Art of Ann Templeton. Southwest Art, July 2005.
  • "Everything in Its Place." The Artist’s Magazine, February 2005.
  • Interview with Thomas Decleene. The Pastel Journal, September/October 2003.
  • Interview with Claudia Seymour. The Pastel Journal, July/August 2003.
  • Interview with Bob Rohm. American Artist, Summer 2003.
  • Interview with Carol Cousineau. The Pastel Journal, May/June 2003.
  • Interviews with 27 winners of the "Pastel 100." The Pastel Journal, January/February 2003.
  • Interview with Ann Templeton. The Pastel Journal, November/December 2002.
  • "Promote Your Own Web Site." The Pastel Journal, May/June 2001.
  • "Design Your Own Web Site." The Pastel Journal, March/April 2001.
  • "Digital Imagery: The Next Best Thing to Plein-Air." The Pastel Journal, January/February 2001.