Possessing the desire to create, Lucy Johnson joined Interact Studio in 2008.Lucy works predominantly in oil pastel, acrylic and watercolor, but she is open to experimenting in all mediums, and enjoys jewelry making and fine crafting as well. This beautiful necklace is one of Lucy’s latest creations. She hand felted not only each of the felted beads, but also the bird that is the centerpiece of this gorgeous piece of artwork.
Lucy’s 2d work, bold in color and often eliciting a surrealist feel, is driven by her expansive imagination, evident even in her portraiture, which has kept her busy over the past year. In 2011, she was commissioned to do a portrait of Interact founder and artistic director Jeanne Calvit, which
was featured on the invitation for Interact’s first annual benefit. Lucy also created giant paper mache puppers of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera for Interact’s first Uniquinox festival last year. She is an incredible self-promoter and her prolific body of work speaks for itself, in addition to the numerous commissions she has received over the past year.
Most recently, Lucy was commissioned to design the labels for a line of spices
created by her sister, Minnesota Nice Spice. Over the years, Lucy’s self-assuredness and dedication to her artistry have led her to be one of Interact’s most notable artists.Check back soon to see more of Lucy’s work!
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