Folk Art Art
Early 2000s Folk Art Art
Photographic Paper, C Print, Polaroid
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a playful portrait of a king toad surrounded by white daylilies. "He lives in a quaint cottage alone, but he has a human frien...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Spray Paint, Permanent Marker
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Watercolor
1990s Folk Art Art
Lithograph
20th Century Folk Art Art
Wood, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Oil, Board
1980s Folk Art Art
Lithograph
2010s Folk Art Art
Paper, Acrylic
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1980s Folk Art Art
Wood, Oil
1990s Folk Art Art
Ceramic
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Ceramic
2010s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Folk Art Art
Wood, Intaglio
1960s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Ceramic, Glaze
1970s Folk Art Art
Lithograph
2010s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil
Artist Comments
"It's May in Florida, but you know how it is for those who live there full-time. They get used to the hot weather, and the slightest cool breeze sends them scrambling for a jacket," says artist Johansen Newman. She presents a colorful portrait of Ida, bundled up in layers of clothing and wearing a straw hat. She sits on a folding aluminum chair...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
1970s Folk Art Art
Screen
2010s Folk Art Art
Stoneware, Glaze, Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Silk, Paper, Ink
2010s Folk Art Art
Fabric
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
1980s Folk Art Art
Screen
Artist Comments
The photographs that form the head of this catlike creature are images of the carousel from the amusement park Idora Park in Youngstown, Ohio that is long go...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Mixed Media
1970s Folk Art Art
Etching
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
1980s Folk Art Art
Lithograph
2010s Folk Art Art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gouache, Board
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Iron
Artist Comments
A gull perches on a rock at the ocean's edge in the early morning, its call—resembling laughter—mingling with the crashing waves. Known for its intelligen...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
1970s Folk Art Art
Lithograph
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman paints a detailed portrait of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. She bases the piece's title on Frida's diary, where she often recorded thoughts about their life together. "I took the words literally by painting Diego only in shades of black and white while rendering Frida in full color," says Johansen. Frida's vibrant clothing and jewelry sharply contrast Diego's limited palette.The painting comes with a handmade, embellished wood assemblage frame painted black.
About the Artist
Artist Johansen Newman captures various characters through charming scenes that often weave nostalgia. A reflection of her fondness for edge and funk prevails in her dynamic portrayal of humans with animals and objects of their affection. As a toddler, her mother gave her crayons and allowed her to draw on the walls of her room. She pursued a degree in painting and printmaking, then furthered her education by studying with Bil Baird at his puppet theater in New York, ultimately forming her puppet troupe. Years of crafting puppets, designing scenery, writing stories, and performing shows developed her arsenal of skills—going on to be an award-winning fiber artist exhibiting throughout North America. She integrates these learnings into her current art practice. "My paintings capture fragments of a tale in a time and place that was, is, or has the promise to become," says Johansen. She works at her studio and display gallery at Gorse Mill Studios, a 19th Century textile mill building in Needham, MA. Her woodworking shop doubles as her home studio, where she constantly evolves her compositions to satisfy her aesthetic. Johansen's work has been featured on the cover of local publications, in pictorial essays, and toured museums across the United States. She was a professional and published illustrator for more than 35 years, including two dozen children's books, three of which she also wrote. Besides creating art, she finds herself an enthusiast of vintage collectibles, jukeboxes, signages, tin toys, neon lights, cookie jars, carnival chalkware...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Oil, Board
1980s Folk Art Art
Fabric, Paint
1980s Folk Art Art
Lithograph
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Artist Comments
Part of Rachel's Rodeo Tarot series. A playful interpretation of The Moon card. The moon hovers above the landscape, embracing circling fish or yin and yang. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Oil
1980s Folk Art Art
Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Ink, Handmade Paper
Early 2000s Folk Art Art
Metal
2010s Folk Art Art
Porcelain, Glaze, Crayon, Watercolor
1990s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Artist Comments
Using her signature folk art-style, artist Jessica JH Roller captures an endearing portrait of a wolf and two hedgehogs in a verdant abstract landscape. Jessi...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Paper, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic, Cardboard, Pencil, Color Pencil
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
1970s Folk Art Art
Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic