George Hunt Paintings
1990s Folk Art George Hunt Paintings
Acrylic
1970s Folk Art George Hunt Paintings
Paper, Pastel, Acrylic, Pencil
2010s Folk Art George Hunt Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
1960s Outsider Art George Hunt Paintings
Acrylic
1970s Outsider Art George Hunt Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas, Wood Panel
2010s Folk Art George Hunt Paintings
Board, Acrylic
1960s Outsider Art George Hunt Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard
2010s Outsider Art George Hunt Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art George Hunt Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art George Hunt Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art George Hunt Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman depicts a portrait of Timothy from the book "Nothing Here to See" by Kevin Wilson. "This reminds me of my own experiences as an only child, when my room was my headquarters and the things inside were my comrades-in-arms for navigating the world of grownups," shares Johansen. In the painting, the boy finds comfort in his stuffed animals, using them as a shield from the people around him.
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 Outsider Art George Hunt Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"She emanates an aura of quiet strength while maintaining a delicate presence at the same time," says artist Sharon Sieben. She captures a woman mid-stride, wit...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art George Hunt Paintings
Acrylic
1990s Folk Art George Hunt Paintings
Canvas, Oil