Mary ellen johnson biography

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The Messenger, “Johnson Family Gallery Opening” (photos) Ardie Arvidson, September 9, 2009, p.

Her larger than life images truly expose the “finer details” of eating.

Raised in New Jersey, Mary Ellen currently resides in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina. And of course, each painting is not only tasty, but incorporates skilled oil painting techniques.

For instance, the painting of stacked pancakes below shows incredible detail, from the smooth porcelain of the plate to the softness of the cakes and super-realistic, sticky syrup, which Mary Ellen captured perfectly.

By choosing a dark background, the viewer is able to focus much more easily on the light reflecting off the plate and syrup.

That ability to capture light is definitely one of Mary Ellen’s strengths.

In Spaghetti and Meatballs the background is dark once again to highlight the beautiful light cascading over the food.

The noodles are smooth, the meatballs are covered in thick sauce, and the sprinkled herbs add a touch of complimentary color to add interest to the dish and painting.

This final image is of sushi, and with a great composition.

2012

Awards:

2011 Visual Artist of Year, Black Creek Art Council

1993 Best of Show, Juried Exhibition Kalmia Arts Festival, Kalmia Arts Council, Kalmia Gardens, Hartsville, SC

By Lisa Orgler in Featured Artists > Oil Paintings

If you like food (and who doesn’t?) then stick around for a mouth-watering peek at Mary Ellen Johnson’s delectable oil paintings.

The Messenger, "The Johnsons: A Family of Artists", Ardie Arvidson, September 2, 2009.
Morning News, "Artists Inseparable in Life’s Works", Dwight Dana, July 10, 2007.

TV:
Palmetto People, “Big Food – Mary Ellen Johnson” Richard Green, July 19, 2010
WBTW News13, Bob Juback, May 17, 2010 6 O’clock news

Websites/Blogs:
Artist A Day Geoff Pitchford "Mary Ellen Johnson" March 30, 2012
Huffington Post Evelyne Politanoff "Pantagruelian And Decadent -- Mary Ellen Johnson's Paintings Of Big Food," Feb.

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Juxtapoz Evan Pricco "Photorealistic Food Paintings by Mary Ellen Johnson", April 09, 2012
Stylist "Art For Foodies" Anna Brech, March 26. 1B. The challenge of finding something to paint each day led to painting everyday objects—including food—which slowly evolved over time to become the primary focus of her daily painting blog.

As an artist and blogger, Mary Ellen enjoys the connection she creates with readers and their cravings for her subject matter.

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The Messenger, “Johnson Family Gallery Opening” (photos) Ardie Arvidson, September 9, 2009, p. 233
Poets & Artists, “Mary Ellen Johnson” Vol. 3, No. 4, May 2010, p. 2012

Awards:
2011 Visual Artist of Year, Black Creek Art Council
1993 Best of Show, Juried Exhibition Kalmia Arts Festival, Kalmia Arts Council, Kalmia Gardens, Hartsville, SC