Colleen Johansen

Colleen Johansen Exercise enthusiast, gardener, lover of wide open spaces, llama mamma, wife and oil painter.

Today is the DAY! San Juan Island Artists Studio Tour. There are 68 artists in this tour.Get out and meet the artists an...
06/06/2026

Today is the DAY! San Juan Island Artists Studio Tour. There are 68 artists in this tour.
Get out and meet the artists and see original art works. I am in Portland Fair # 11 with Joelle Gillette and Pamela Gillette. Both are amazing artist. When you see Pamela's Pet Portraits you will want to commission yours!

Here is one for you. No I do not have prints or anything but this pic. This became a "paint over'. That is what artists...
06/06/2026

Here is one for you. No I do not have prints or anything but this pic. This became a "paint over'. That is what artists do when they dont like the painting and are frustrated. Looking back . . . a bit more work and it would have been just fine. Oh well.

ROLLING 8 x 10 framed. Think about it. What make the difference between an original painting and a print? Unlike prints...
06/05/2026

ROLLING 8 x 10 framed. Think about it. What make the difference between an original painting and a print? Unlike prints, original oil paintings offer texture, depth, and vibrant color, creating a "3D" effect on flat surfaces. OH and they are one-of-a-kind.

Don't forget! San Juan Island Studio Art Tour 35th year!! I am at #11 in Portland Fair along with painters Joelle Gille...
06/04/2026

Don't forget! San Juan Island Studio Art Tour 35th year!! I am at #11 in Portland Fair along with painters Joelle Gillet and Pamela Gillet

SUNSET ON THE SEA 18 x 24 x .50 Did you know that oil paintings are considered alternative investments that can appre...
06/03/2026

SUNSET ON THE SEA 18 x 24 x .50 Did you know that oil paintings are considered alternative investments that can appreciate between 8% and 15% annually when chosen wisely. Purchasing from emerging artists can offer significant returns as they gain recognition. hmmm. Am I 'emerging'? I know I am coming into my own style and following, but is that the same thing?.

MS ODRE. Oh why is it called that? Don't you just love seastars? Remember to be gentle if you pick one up. And place i...
06/03/2026

MS ODRE. Oh why is it called that? Don't you just love seastars? Remember to be gentle if you pick one up. And place it back where you found it, right?

OK BIRDERS, what bird is this? Prints available to those who know.
06/02/2026

OK BIRDERS, what bird is this?
Prints available to those who know.

. ETERNAL FLOW OF LIFE. This painting is up in the San Juan Island Community Theatre. Now showing is Man of L...
06/01/2026

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ETERNAL FLOW OF LIFE. This painting is up in the San Juan Island Community Theatre. Now showing is Man of La Mancha. Excellent local talent. https://www.sjctheatre.org/.

COLUMBIA VISTA. This is a painting of the Vista House. Situated on a rocky promontory, is 733 feet (223 m) above the Col...
05/31/2026

COLUMBIA VISTA. This is a painting of the Vista House. Situated on a rocky promontory, is 733 feet (223 m) above the Columbia River on the south side of the Columbia River Gorge. (lots of purple. . . mmmmm)

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