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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Art Crush


© copyright Richard Johnson


I've always had the biggest crush on Richard Johnson's work!

In case you are not familiar with it, he is a master of color and light in my opinion. His settings are so theatrical, perspectives always interesting and characters incredibly appealing.


© copyright Richard Johnson


He happens to be a sweet guy too. I had the courage to email him when I was just starting out and he couldn't be nicer. You can tell what a sweet gentle soul he is just by looking at his work. This is another thing I love about this field. Style is always linked with personality, no doubt about that.

Hope you visit his website and admire his work and books. Breathtaking. :o)






4 comments:

Hardygirl said...

I agree! I'm absolutely drooling. He is truly a master.

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Gina Perry said...

Wow wow wow! I just drooled over his website. I've seen one or two of those books - but seeing all the work together is just awe-inspiring. Thanks, Ali!

Alicia Padrón said...

I know, right?! Amazing :o)

Schaefli said...

I love Richard Johnson's work too!