Lydia  Johnston
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My oil paintings are full of rich vibrant colors and a beautiful sense of light. Color is my passion; in my studio I apply multiple layers of oil paint, using both transparent and opaque colors, to achieve a richness and depth, to create rhythm and movement, at the same time as balance and harmony. Instead of brushes, I work with wide color shapers, silicone tools similar to a palette knife, that give my work its distinctive look.

My work is moving towards abstraction. I want my paintings to have mystery, to allude to the familiar while remaining ambiguous. By hinting at things, I hope to trigger the viewer's imagination which allows one to connect in a profound way. 


http://www.lydiajohnston.com/oils


“Sink into my art and be transported”
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