News — kathleen spencer johns

Welcome to the Open Studios at The Art Garage | Starting on October 7th, 2017Explore the beauty and connection of life through paint. As an artist, I feel deeply and often experience a profound sense of love for other people, nature, and life. Come rejoice in art, beauty, and love through paintings of the simple grace of nature, the strength of people, and specialness of Taos, New Mexico. Lovers of Taos Pueblo please come and enjoy new paintings created from my heart filled connection with the place and people. 20% of all Taos paintings sold will go to a Lillian...

Portraits are Magical | Portrait Paintings | Portrait commissions Paintings Portraits. My art does not just repeat the obvious but it explores the unknown, the unseen and the magic. In portrait painting, I think it is important to search for the essence of my sitter, for the deep and beautiful person. Slowly as I search for the shapes and colors of the face I am entering inward to the pure self and bring it into the painting for all to see and feel. Tapping into the inner beauty of a person is like falling in love with that person. I...