Jessica Johnson is a contemporary landscape painter born in San Francisco and raised in the Pacific Northwest. Passionate about the outdoors since her earliest backpacking trip at 3 years old, Jessica works to communicate the inspiring beauty of the landscapes that surround her home and permeate her adventures. Expressive brushstrokes and color convey movement intertwined with emotion in her work, evoking feelings of deep connection to the landscapes she immerses us in. She enjoys using vibrant color and rich shadows to convey wonder, joy, playfulness, and reverence through her work.
Jessica exhibits her work in galleries and art shows throughout the Pacific Northwest and Western United States. Her work is held in private collections around the world.
My Story
Freedom for me meant going outside to escape the chaos and emotional turmoil of growing up in an alcoholic home, exploring the woods around us in rural northern California, and feeling a sense of safety and spirituality in the earth around me that sunk deep into my bones.
My paintings often evoke wonder and playfulness with light colorful elements amidst darker backgrounds of rich textures and shadows. Our lives contain the full spectrum of emotions and my paintings mirror that. Through my work, I hope to inspire a deeper connection to the vibrant life force that connects us to the living Earth we walk upon, invoking care and reverence for all beings.
~Jessica
