GRATITUDE - THE DOORWAY TO ABUNDANCE Painting

"Gratitude - The Doorway To Abundance" was painted as part of a series of paintings completed during the pandemic. I experienced many challenges and restrictions during this time and yet I felt incredibly grateful for all that I had. This immense gratitude opened many wonderful doors for me to move forward in my life in a powerful, abundant way. Johnson begins all her artwork by journaling or writing inspirational quotes on the canvas. Translucent layers of acrylic paint, graphite and mark making are followed by more and more layers. Monica Johnson uses various mediums to build up the surface, exploring spontaneous mark making and subtle forms. This painting is a one-of-a-kind painting on 1.5” thick gallery-wrapped canvas done in acrylic paint and ink. The painting is sealed with a satin UV varnish to protect it from dirt and light. The edges of the painting is painted sepia brown and it is wired and ready to hang. Signed by the artist on the back of the canvas. Monica Johnson Artist. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Monica Johnson is a contemporary abstract artist currently living in Monterey, California and with her art studio in Carmel, California. A native to Monterey, Johnson moved to Lawrence, Kansas at the age of five and returned "home" to Monterey in 1995. She was dental hygienist and massage therapist for 15 years where she could work as both a medical practitioner and artist. Johnson eventually traded those professions for the art studio where she could apply those qualities and life experiences to the canvas.