My Blog
Welcome to my blog. A diary of my journey as I learn to become a “proper” artist and where I’m sharing any interesting arty snippets I’ve discovered along the way…
Unlimited Colour With A Limited Palette
In my quest for a solution to my colour mixing angst and frustration I recently discovered the award winning artist John Pototschnik.
Secondary Colour Oil Study – Orange, Violet And Green
A simple oil study using a limited palette with only secondary colours. I am studying online with the Virtual Art Academy and this is my most recent assignment.
Art Should Be Joyful! – Meet The Very Talented Hercule Van Wolfwinkle
Art is subjective and can be joyful… Meet artist Hercule Van Wolfwinke who is bringing joy to many with his amazing, ultra realistic pet portraits for a very worthwhile cause…
Sky Arts Landscape Artist 2019 – I Was A Wildcard!
Despite only being a beginner, I decided to enter Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year – 2019. Why not have a go?
Doodling Around – Falling Down The YouTube Rabbit Hole
I accidentally fell down the YouTube rabbit hole, but I may have just have found the answer I need…
Posh Pochade – And I Think To Myself, What A Wonderful World…
A very special gift for a special birthday…. A beautiful pochade box., hand made just for me!
It’s Later Than You Think…
The perfect time and the perfect studio… Is there such a thing and will it make a difference?
Early Challenges Setting Up My Kay Johnson Art Website!
Why WordPress? Why the DIVI Theme? Why SiteGround? DIY With DIVI to the rescue and a few lessons learned…
Unlimited Colour With A Limited Palette
In my quest for a solution to my colour mixing angst and frustration I recently discovered the award winning artist John Pototschnik.
Secondary Colour Oil Study – Orange, Violet And Green
A simple oil study using a limited palette with only secondary colours. I am studying online with the Virtual Art Academy and this is my most recent assignment.
Art Should Be Joyful! – Meet The Very Talented Hercule Van Wolfwinkle
Art is subjective and can be joyful… Meet artist Hercule Van Wolfwinke who is bringing joy to many with his amazing, ultra realistic pet portraits for a very worthwhile cause…
Sky Arts Landscape Artist 2019 – I Was A Wildcard!
Despite only being a beginner, I decided to enter Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year – 2019. Why not have a go?
Doodling Around – Falling Down The YouTube Rabbit Hole
I accidentally fell down the YouTube rabbit hole, but I may have just have found the answer I need…
Posh Pochade – And I Think To Myself, What A Wonderful World…
A very special gift for a special birthday…. A beautiful pochade box., hand made just for me!
My Random Newsletter
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Best wishes,
Best wishes,
Kay Johnson
Why Kay Johnson Art?
I have always wanted to learn how to paint, ever since I became aware of my uncle's wonderful landscape oil paintings.
I am very much a beginner. This website is a diary of my journey as I learn to become a decent artist.
© Kay Johnson 2019