About the Artist

Kitty Johnson grew up in Tidewater, Virginia, where her appreciation for natural beauty evolved as she spent time on or near the saltwater. Life beside the water instilled a perspective on nature that has influenced her art throughout her life. Her love of nature led her to pursue degrees in both art and biology. She now lives at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where her painting focus turned to the bucolic nature of her rural surroundings. Her art reflects a natural purity that is often missed in the common day-to-day frenetic pace. Kitty’s passion for animals leads her to look deeply into life moments to reveal emotive scenes. Her art captures the distinct presence behind animals' eyes. Many of the creatures she photographs and paints have their own personality, charm, or humor - she hopes to share this with the viewer.