Painting to See—What’s it All About?

I do two things, painting and writing. Through painting, as through writing, I closely observe and respond to the world around me. This intense “seeing” helps me understand my world.

I've been a professional artist for nearly 25 years, though I can honestly say I’ve been painting all my life. I write about everything related to painting, focusing mostly on plein air painting, which is my specialty. You’ll get information on painting techniques, plein air painting gear and materials, plus news on upcoming painting workshops and retreats.

You might also be interested in my other publication, Writing to See:

And, hey, I’m also over on Patreon, where you can help support some of my different projects

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I've been a pro artist for nearly 25 years, and I've learned a lot along the way. In Painting to See, I'll share what I've learned -- and since I'm still learning, you can expect to learn along with me! Also news on workshops, retreats and books.

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Michael Chesley Johnson

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Michael is a landscape painter and workshop instructor, and he also writes for magazines like Artist’s Magazine. He is the author of Beautiful Landscape Painting Outdoors: Mastering Plein Air. He also just...writes.