Aaron Johnson
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Artist Bio:
Aaron began walking in woods and observing nature early in life. When looking at trees his eye is drawn to their gestures and to their underlying structure and geometry of forms. As the images develop in the studio, light and color define the shapes as multiple layers appear. The paintings use the traditional materials of oil on linen canvas and the woodcuts are printed with multiple colors on a 1947 Vandercook hand press. The process takes patience, but encourages a slower, more contemplative way of looking at life’s interconnections.
Aaron studied art at UC Santa Cruz, with a focus on painting, drawing, and printmaking. He gained more printing experience during his years at The Yolla Bolly Press, where he served as the letterpress printer for numerous limited-edition books. Aaron’s studio is now in Live Oak where he participates in the Santa Cruz Open Studios Art Tour each October. His work has been exhibited at Stanford University, UC Santa Cruz, Triton Museum of Art, San Diego Museum of Art, and Monterey Museum of Art.
