Oksana Johnson Paintings

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I was fortunate to travel and paint in Honfleur's picturesque harbor, which was loved by many French impressionists, including Monet, Courbet, and Boudin. In ...

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Montmartre has a special appeal to an artist. I wanted to capture the friendly energy of this unique place that ignited the creativity of so many artists tha...

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An impressionist view of a sunny day on the California coast, with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance. "Being by the ocean instills a sense of c...

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"This painting was inspired by beautiful Vernazza, one of my favorite villages of Cinque Terre," shares artist Oksana Johnson. "On a bright sunny day, Vernazz...

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"This colorful combination of irises and wildflowers was so inspiring to paint!" shares artist Oksana Johnson. "To make sure all the colors have the center st...

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Inspired by her memories of Amsterdam, artist Oksana Johnson offers this soft, impressionist view of one of the city's many waterways. "I remember it as a hap...

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Two women in festive kimonos stroll the narrow streets of old town in Kyoto. "Japanese kimonos have such amazing varieties of colors and designs, and are them...

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"Spring is a wonderful time to paint flowers," says artist Oksana Johnson. "Everything is blooming and the colors all around are inspiring. In this composition,...

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"Every spring I get inspired by spectacular blooming magnolias," shares artist Oksana Johnson. "This time, I arranged contrasting white and dark maroon blosso...

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"The vase in this painting is the main character," says artist Oksana Johnson. "This handmade Italian ceramic piece is a work of art in and of itself. I selected other elements for this composition to support and complement its timeless charm." Oksana applied distinct brushwork on the blue and white vessel and created a striking balance of color with the soft peach roses.

About the Artist
Oksana’s paintings embody the tradition of Impressionism in the truest sense of the style. While Impressionism in its 19th Century roots was intended to change both the method and perception of painting modern life, Impressionist work in a contemporary context is arguably entirely about aesthetics. Oksana’s paintings beautifully capture serene city and garden scenes with soft painterly strokes and a delicate depiction of light. She often works en plein air, particularly when she travels in Europe, following in the footsteps of the Impressionist masters. When she’s not travelling or painting outdoors, Oksana can be found admiring her tranquil view of the Pacific Ocean from her San Francisco home and studio.

Words that describe this painting: flowers, bouquet, still life, roses, table, floral, vase, impressionism, still life, representational, oil painting, purple

Yellow Roses and Italian...

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This scene was painted from my imagination. I often get inspired by simple, but special, everyday moments. I used palette knives to create a variety of texture ...

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Twilight in San Francisco's marina district, with the downtown skyline in the distance. "The soft blue tones and boats parked for the day bring a sense of cal...

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An evening on the lively streets of Montmartre. Corner cafe with outdoor dining, pedestrians on the sidewalk, and cars and scooters on the small cross streets...

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The North Beach neighborhood in San Francisco is one of my favorite places to go for an evening walk. I love peeking into inviting restaurants and watching pe...

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Piazza San Marco in Venice is one of the most beautiful and memorable places. Sitting in a cafe and listening to music there is a wonderful experience. It;s e...

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Honfleur has inspired a number of my paintings. It is beautiful and romantic during any time of day. No wonder that it has been an attraction to many artists,...

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When traveling in Europe, I am often attracted to painting various street cafes. Warm weather invites people to enjoy a meal, spend...

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A cup of tea is more enjoyable with the aroma of roses. On this painting, I built up heavy texture with many layers.

About the Artist
Oksana’s pa...