I am a painter who creates oil paintings that capture different moments and feelings of my life.
I take photos of my day-to-day to use as a reference for my work. I either alter the photos to make something new, or use them with no editing. Using oil, I build richly textured surfaces by layering dense paint over a flat surface to add dimension to each painting.
While semi-realistic in style, I explore the effects of lighting and color through my compositions. I also use a variety of art styles to help convey the theme I am going for; such as surrealism, collage, and realism. I love to juxtapose my subject matter and the theme of the piece, making the viewer ponder. My themes tend to fall on more humorous, or lighthearted subjects, that are not serious in nature.
My paintings take inspiration from Van Gogh and contemporary painter, Cooper Cox for their use of impasto as well as subject matter. I also reference pop culture, music, and experiences that many young adults share. I will continue to reference themes that are relevant in my life.
BIO
Amie Johnson is a Texas based artist who primarily uses paint as her medium. Her work is influenced by her own life experiences with an exploration of memory, humorous themes, as well as pop culture references. Her work has been selected for the 2026 Student Juried Exhibition, at the Texas State Galleries. She is currently working on her BFA in Studio Art at Texas State University and will graduate in Fall of 2026.
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Amie Johnson
Education
BFA in Studio Art, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX (pending, December 2026)
Honors
2023 Fall - Texas State Achievement Scholarship, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
2024 Fall - Dean’s List, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Spring - Honors College, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Group Art Exhibitions
2025: Hallway Exhibition, Texas State University in San Marcos, TX
2026: Student Juried Exhibition, Texas State Galleries in San Marcos, TX (Juror/Curator: Andrea Alvarez, PhD Curator, Buffalo AKG Museum, New York)
To Whom It May Concern, Splash Coworking in San Marcos, TX [Pending May 7th]