SummahJayArt
Summer Johnson
Saturday, November 30th
I create one of a kind paintings. I love mixing abstract, fantasy, and nature elements.
Every piece I create is unique, while aspects may be similar no one background or foreground of my designs are every exactly the same. My combination of abstract and fantasy leads to colorful creations. I believe that art should be accessible to all, so many of my paintings are on small canvases to decrease need for lots of wall space to commit to paintings. The small size doesn't mean lack of detail!
I am a therapist who uses art as my primary coping skill. I paint as a form of self-expression, to release emotions after a heavy session, or whenever the creative itch strikes. I've grown into a new style over the past year that combines abstract art with semi-realism fantasy. This journey has allowed me to release my perfectionism and focus on self-expression in a totally new way.
I use a lot of non-traditional tools in my paintings to create unique and eye catching backgrounds. I let those dry and then paint fine line detailed foregrounds over top. Because of this technique I primarily use acrylics as they dry faster but I do occasionally dabble in oils.
I currently live in Dover DE but I'm originally from a heavily wooded area of Northern New Jersey. Growing up surrounded by nature I emersed myself into fantasy of the creatures that could be living in those woods. I create art based on a combination of the world around me, or sometimes the world I wish was around me, and the world in my head.