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Growing up, like many young women, I was a perfectionist. It served me well for a decade as I was designing and sewing handbags. While still a bag maker, I’ve learned that the process requires precision over expression. When I made my way into painting, my soul was craving a new outlet. Painting became a rebellion against the need for things to be “perfect” and a way to feel free. This feeling of freedom is something I strive to capture in my work.
In each piece, I experiment with finding balance, movement, and flow. I am an intuitive painter, often starting a painting with no plan and allowing the process to unfold. I make choices on how to move forward based upon feeling, listening to my gut.
I work in acrylic paint with both conventional and unconventional tools, and use mark making and gestural brushstrokes to create energy and movement. I utilize a layering process in order to develop depth, and create interest both close up and from afar.
Jill Johnson
Bozeman, MT
"Abstract Expressionist"
I am an abstract artist and handbag designer living in Bozeman, MT. I draw upon my inner life, emotions, and surroundings in creating my work. Prior to moving into the arts, I worked as a mental health counselor. Growing up, like many young women, I was a perfectionist. It served me well for a decade as I was designing and sewing handbags. While still a bag maker, I’ve learned that the process requires precision over expression. When I made my way into painting, my soul was craving a new outlet. Painting became a rebellion against the need for things to be “perfect” and a way to feel free. This feeling of freedom is something I strive to capture in my work.
In each piece, I experiment with finding balance, movement, and flow. I am an intuitive painter, often starting a painting with no plan and allowing the process to unfold. I make choices on how to move forward based upon feeling, listening to my gut.
I work in acrylic paint with both conventional and unconventional tools, and use mark making and gestural brushstrokes to create energy and movement. I utilize a layering process in order to develop depth, and create interest both close up and from afar.
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