Michelle A Johnson

I’m an abstract painter inspired by the resilience and beauty found in nature and the human spirit. My work draws heavily on botanical themes—not to replicate what we see, but to evoke how we feel. Rather than depict specific plants or leaves, I create layered, emotional compositions that reflect how we experience life’s growth, challenges, and transformations.
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in photography, I’ve developed a visual language that is deeply personal yet universally relatable. My paintings often emerge from reflection—on joy, grief, memory, and connection. Each piece invites viewers to explore their own stories within the abstract forms.
My goal is to create art that brings beauty, inspiration, and thoughtfulness into the spaces we live in.

John Herron School of Art, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN, August 1988 - May 1992, Bachelor of Fine Art/Photography Major

Marian University, Indianapolis, IN (1992–1993)
• Coursework in Art Therapy

The Other Art Fair, Dallas 2025