APAA Quirky Categories 2023

ARIZONA PASTEL ARTISTS ASSOCIATION 2023 Online Member Show, Quirky Categories July 15, 2023 through September 15, 2023

Michael Chesley Johnson, Judge of Awards

Each of Michael’s colorful landscapes depict a “moment in time.” Evoking the brilliant light of the American Southwest and Maine’s coastal areas, they represent a deep meditation by the artist on the world he inhabits. In addition to painting full-time, Michael teaches plein air painting workshops and runs painting retreats in scenic locations. A frequent writer for art magazines, he wrote his latest book, Beautiful Landscape Painting Outdoors: Mastering Plein Air , for both beginners and experienced painters. Michael is a nationally-known teacher, giving workshops across the U.S. as well as seasonally in Maine and the Southwest. A frequent writer for both The Artist’s Magazine and Pastel Journal, he is the author of several books, including Outdoor Study to Studio: Take Your Plein Air Paintings to the Next Level and Backpacker Painting: Outdoors with Oil & Pastel , all of which are available on Amazon.com. He has many videos available, as well.

Member | The Circle of Gamblin Artists + Educators

Master Signature Member: Pastel Artists Canada Signature Member: American Impressionist Society, Pastel Painters of New Mexico

On Faculty of Plein Air Convention & Expo: 2012, 2022, 2023.

A Grand View, 9 x 12, pastel