Continuing with The Artists Series 2012, it is my pleasure to introduce Stephen C Johnston, Fine Art Photographer. His work is truly incredible; having been influenced by the likes of the great photographers Ansel Adams and Alfred Stieglitz.
Steve has been awarded Best of Show in the Kansas City Arts Commission Photography Competition. His work is included in both private and in corporate collections. Steve's
work has also been shown and sold through the Nelson Gallery of Art in Kansas
City, among other galleries mentioned below.
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| ASB Bridge |
Steve, when
did you first become interested in photography?
When I received a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera for
Christmas when I was 14 years old. When I was about 40, I got very serious and
attended KC Art Institute to study photography and design. ( He had also been involved in the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops)
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| Canyon Road Santa Fe |
Do
you have favorite subjects or favorite sites that you visit and photograph?
I
love interesting and beautiful landscapes, as well as architecture. I have
worked extensively along the California coastline, the deserts around Santa Fe
and Taos, the Kansas Flint Hills, Washington DC, and of course Kansas
City.
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| DC The Illusion |
What
inspires you the most to go out with your camera and create artistic
photography?
I love to capture an instant in time of something Mother Nature
did, and how people have interacted with it.
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| La Jolla Point |
One
of my favorite of your works (which is in my art collection) is a juxtaposition of parts of the Country Club Plaza here in Kansas City. How did that come
about?
That image is something I visualized early one Holiday season. All
three elements are icons of the Plaza.
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| Plaza Christmas |
Steve
do you have any upcoming exhibits or where have you shown your art recently?
My work has been shown recently at the Artists Coalition Gallery and
Buttonwood Art Space in Kansas City and the Camera Obscura Gallery in Denver. I
am in a show of black and white works in March at the Western Wyandotte County
Library. I am working on other showings later in the
year.
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| Big Sur |
Thank
you so much Steve for your insight into Fine Art Photography!
You are very
welcome. I am honored that you would want my work to visit your site. Thanks
you very much.
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| San Francisco Bay |
You can visit Steve's Art and see more unique expression of his visions at Golden Light Photographic
Images and some text courtesy of Stephen C Johnston
Thank you to all of my friends and followers for participating with myself and the many Fine Artists in the Artists Series 2012.
I appreciate very much the comments you leave for these postings on my site!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
I love Steve's black and white images at the ocean. Thank you for introducing him looks like the Kodak really paid off!
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I always find it interesting to see the early influence of an artist ... a camera for Christmas. Good advice to parents to offer lots of interesting things to our kids.
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Fondly,
Glenda
Wonderful images. My favorite medium, especially black and white.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work - off to investigate more it now :)
Karena, I think that you know how much I love this series and this post is no exception. It is always wonderful to hear the reasoning behind the doing--merci!
ReplyDeleteLa Jolla Point is divine!
ReplyDeleteSo glad there is lots to learn still with so many talented individuals out there living their passion.
ReplyDeleteHe is very talented,
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yvonne
Gorgeous photography! We're heading to DC in March so I love that image. And, I've always dreamed of going to Big Sur --- so that photo also speaks to my heart!!!
ReplyDeletexo Elizabeth
Love learning of new talent and the black and white photography is gorgeous!!
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His work is breathtaking. I adore the SF image so much. Have a great Friday, darling.
ReplyDeleteI love to hear more about these artists and the story behind their works....very inspiring, Karena!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work! Love the La Jolla Point photo, esp.
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He is so talented. I love his photography.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, he has a wonderful eye.
ReplyDeleteKarena, hope you're feeling better and healing.
love steve's work karena, particularly the plaza at christmas!
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debra
Such gorgeous lines and artistic compositions...that bridge can totally inspire my next design!
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Amazing Art and great blog!Love learning of new talent and the black and white photography is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThe seashore image is my favorite!
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Thank you girl for your beautiful visit to my $22.00 find, I am excited to see your finish piece!
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With your art talent it will no doubt amaze us :)
I love the Big Sur print its moves me :)
Have an inspiring week
xoxo
Dore
Really lovely work. Thanks for introducing us to Stephen's talent!
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I ma so amazed when people have wild talkent like this! It kinda makes me a bit envious!!!
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Have a pretty day!
Kristin
It's always interesting to learn the backgrounds of an artist..thank you for sharing! I love the bridge photo...very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJust fantastic images! What a talented photographer! They're all so different. Another inspirational story!!
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Beautiful images of a talented artist. The photographs are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteDee
DC The Illusion is an amazing image! Haven never seen the Lincoln Memorial captured that way. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a talented artist. He is such a creative photographer.
ReplyDeleteHello Karena,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photography. Glad to see it becoming a more respected art form.
Best to you,
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ReplyDeleteI´am a really big fan of proffessional photography....
These photos are SO full of power and just so good!
Thank you so much for you visit and your sweet comment by me:-)*
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***Violetta***
Cheers, Karena! More beauty to start the day! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Karena, I especially like the black and white images and my favorite is the one of DC. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Sherry
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Liz
He does such amazing work. That photo of Big Sur is incredible. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeletexo E + J
Very beautiful work! Hard to pick a favorite...but the ASB Bridge photo is amazing. It has so much texture and to see the city skyline...the more I look at it, the more I like it.
ReplyDeleteYou always expose us to such amazing talent. Thanks Karena. XO, Mona
ReplyDeleteI have so much respect for photographers since starting my blog. It's not easy. Thank you for sharing this gifted artist.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. I keep going back up to look at that image of the bridge, with the wonderful emphasis on the glorious rivets, capturing so brilliantly in black and white. Dramatic beauty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet comment on my blog! I think this is a wonderful idea for a series. What incredible images.
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what great images! love the ones in SD -but, then again I'm partial!
ReplyDeleteLove this artist's series. It's opened up a whole world of beauty to us.. thanks xo marlis
ReplyDeleteLove his work - big, bold, strong statement pieces! Thank you for your lovely message of support over at The Hedge Karena, most appreciated.
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