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Artist Exhibitions:
2008, 2009, 2007, 2006 and
2005
San Clemente Art Gallery
San Clemente, CA
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Artist Galleries:
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Artist Reviews:
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Collections:
Mr. and Mrs. Trevino
Mr. and Ms. Robb
C. Rowe, Huntington Beach, CA
F. and M. Moore, Imperial, PA
T. Hansen, San Clemente, CA
Kubicek Architects, Irvine, CA
C. Rowe, Huntington Beach, CA
A. Cristello, New Jersey
S. Lincoln, Brooklin, Maine
L. Morales, Dana Point,
California, USA
S. MacAtee, San ...
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Commissions:
Sharp Edge Restaurants,
Pittsburgh, PA
Kubicek Architects, Irvine,
CA...
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Artist Statement for Joylene Johnson
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I purchased a Macomber loom in 2004 and have spent some time getting back the skills I once had for weaving. At one time, I was a weekend craft "person" who spent time selling handmade items around the local areas. It was very lucrative at the time. But 3 children later, I gave it up. I sold my first Macomber loom to pay college (grad school) tuition and have only just now been able to go back to it. I really enjoy creating a fabric and luxurious textiles out of thread. and the clothing is very wearable. Not funky or freaky. My creations are 100% hand made of natural fibers. If I use any synthetic it will be clearly labeled and actually, weaving is difficult with synthetics. The fibers stick together or "pill". Natural is the way to go.
My 2009 collection of unique handweavings has been happily sold out. I still have a few standbys available and I am working to replenish my line of scarves and shawls. Custom work is possible, also.
As for the painting, these economic times have put a real dent into the painting past time. But so it goes. Being able to express my view of my surroundings visually has been my cherished gift all my life. Increasingly, I find the coastal landscape has a mysterious quality possibly due to its constant changes, possibly because the sea has always held mystery and danger for humanity.
I respond to a combination of colors or the shapes of a landscape and I want to share my impressions with others. I paint from nature quickly to capture the light and mood before it changes. I enjoy the viewer's response to seeing a familiar contemporary scene re-created.
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