David Johnston - Archive
Below is our complete archive of David Johnston’s work. This archive is for information only and unfortunately the work is no longer available to buy. For the full listing of available works to buy browse our David Johnston portfolio.
David Johnston currently has 6 archived works
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Sheep In Snow
Medium: Original Oil on Board
Size: 61cm x 61cm
Year: 2007
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Pot Plant
Medium: Original Oil on Board
Size: 31cm x 25cm
Year: 2006
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Rainy Days And Flowers
Medium: Original Oil on Board
Size: 30cm x 30cm
Year: 2008
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Greyhound
Medium: Original Oil on Board
Size: 40cm x 46cm
Year: 2008
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1969 Sky Blue VW Beetle
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 56cm x 61cm
Year: 2008
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From Bulb To Flower
Medium: Original Oil on Board
Size: 26cm x 36cm
Year: 2008
David Johnston’s Biography
David Johnston was born in Northern Ireland and has lived around the Hillsborough area all his life. From an early age he began sketching and painting , developing a natural talent, and although he has had many major influences from both the Irish and European art world, he has developed his own distinctive style. Never one to be stuck with a 'safe formula' he continually tries different techniques pushing and pulling the paint around the canvas often aiming for something more visual than representational and always hoping to take the viewer to a new level - a new way of looking.
He is now a full time artist and has had several successful exhibitions - having exhibited in the Royal Ulster Academy and also the British Isles. His paintings are in private collections throughout Ireland, Europe and the USA.
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
Someone once said "painting is like a language - the more competent the artist is with his language [ie.in paint] the better he can express himself - and likewise the more of an understanding the viewer has in the language of painting the more they can appreciate the artist's work."
Using my main medium of oils (which I prefer for it's versatility) I continually strive to become more fluent in the language of painting and thereby pass my love and passion for my art onto the viewer.
I am always open to new ideas and influences, taking from old and new always adding my own interpretations. After all I beleive that a painting is purely visual - it doesn't necessarily need a story or an explanation - it doesn't need to be academically perfect - just to have a connection with the viewer is enough.
