Michael Johnston

Biographical Info Hi! My name is Michael Johnston, but you can call me MJ. I discovered the importance of art at an early age, exploring a range of pottery, photography, and drawing/painting classes and receiving helpful instruction at school. The pursuit of creativity became a lifelong passion in both my personal and professional life. I would spend 25 years as a creative in the advertising industry, the majority of the time working within the healthcare agency networks of McCann-Erickson and Ogilvy. During my tenure, I helped to create, refine, and launch the creative identities of multiple brands, from everyday healthcare consumer products to innovative therapies across the anti-infective, oncology, and antidepressant categories. This work appeared in a wide range of leading physician journals–including the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and Clinical Infectious Diseases–and received numerous advertising honors, including print/video/interactive Rx Club and Communicator Awards. I’ve happily retired from my agency career and have fully returned to my artistic beginnings. I’m thrilled to explore this creative avenue and work with those who are passionate about bringing artistry to life.

Artist Type artist

Location Ridgewood

Short Description Please visit my website: mjcreates.org (click globe icon)

Website

Art01 MJohnston_Eclipse.jpeg

Art01 Caption “Eclipse”: Acrylic on canvas, 36’’ x 48”. Darkness descends with shards of gold and silver, streaked with crimson, representing the oppressive and destructive nature of money and relentless greed, which increasingly infiltrates and obscures any calm and peaceful state of mind.

Art02 MJohnston_So-Much-Fun.jpg

Art02 Caption “So Much Fun”: Acrylic on canvas, 24” x 36”. A celebration of the similarities and differences that occur simultaneously within our existence. They’re abundant and beautiful and should make you smile.

Art03 MJohnston_Violets-and-Snow.jpg

Art03 Caption “Violets and Snow”: Acrylic and modeling paste on canvas, 24” x 36”. Seasons often coexist as the transition from winter to spring gains momentum. During this time, opposite sides of nature come together to create a unique display of flowering and frost.

Art04 MJohnston_April.jpg

Art04 Caption “April”: Acrylic on canvas, 24” X 36”. Spring has arrived in full thriving force, overtaking the gray skies with a bountiful energy that won’t be contained. The annual rebirth that is always worth the wait.