"Moment of Clarity" by Chris Johnson, Oil on Canvas

DETAILS: 36" x 36" Oil on Canvas Original Art Work 2020 ABOUT THE ARTIST: Chris Johnson Self-taught artist from Nyack, NY. My painting style is contemporary abstract expressionism, working in the oil medium. In 2017, I walked away from a 20+ year career in advertising to pursue my passion for art, to be true to myself. Discovering my art has been a long and winding journey. Visually and creatively oriented from a young age, my interest in art increased in high-school and college through a series of painting, ceramics and design classes. However, fear and self-doubt set in. Pursuing a career in art wasn’t clear, confidence was lacking and the expectations to a be a successful “corporate citizen” were too great. I succumbed to the “norm” and pursued a path I felt would please others.  As my career in advertising unfolded, discontent increased. I fell victim to addiction which took everything from me, nearly my life. Starting over in 2010, I entered recovery and have been clean and sober