Johanna's Paintings

Winner of Juried Show at The Witte Museum

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I was one of the proud winners of the Inspire Fine Arts Center Annual Juried Exhibition at The Witte Museum.
The show featured a lot of wonderful work by local San Antonio artists. This particular piece, "Questionable Circumstances" was made with wax and oil. A journalist from SA Scene interviewed me about the work asking such questions as, 'what influenced this piece?". My work is created so in the moment, but for this, I was strongly influenced by the color red. The red just says so much in itself, hot, rich, luxurious, passion, movement, action, life. My composition of two separate rectangles separated by some aluminum tape (I tend you use tape a lot in my work) is reminisent of a landscape. The aluminum adds to the wonderful reflective quality of wax and how in differing light, it will share all the lucious marks and textures.
To see more of my latest work: http://www.johannagardner.com/

My process - making and melting wax

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Older work - both Encaustic and Oil

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A video about my process

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Encaustic Style is a unique way of painting:

....you can see other Encaustic artists at our San Antonio Encaustic Group Blog:
www.texaswaxsanantonio.blogspot.com

My lastest series 24" x 24"

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Johanna on the Jessica Rector Show talking about being an artist

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you can see more of Jessica's great interviews on her site:
The Jessica Rector Show

My studio. . .

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October Work . .

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With the strong influence of joining The San Antonio Texas Wax Group, I have new tools and had so much fun learning to pour the wax.
See my lastest creations:

First Friday's at the Inn on the Riverwalk

2008-10-15T11:00:00.001-07:00

We've been holding wonderful First Friday events at The Inn on the Riverwalk. Last month, we celebrated Halloween a bit early with ghostly catering and a costume contest - come join us at:

First Friday
www.innontheriverwalksa.com
129 Woodward,
san Antonio, Tx 78204
6-9pm

See pics from October:

learn more at:
www.innontheriverwalk.blogspot.com

So many activities . . .

2008-10-15T10:53:00.000-07:00

Through the past year - I've had so many opportunities to show my work - i don't have enough ;-) I've sold work from the Inn and even through the Internet to clients all the way in England!
It's been a very exciting time and I'm looking forward to more and more events at the Inn on the Riverwalk, as well as my newest adventure by joining other local wax artists in San Antonio. I'm now part of The San Antonio Wax Artists group - that is a sub-group of a national organization. Through this group, I will have lots more opportunities to show my latest work.
Sending happy thoughts,
J

Austin Art Party...

2008-03-30T10:41:00.000-07:00

Anthony, a Patton Attorney who lives in Austin, has had 13 'Art Parties' in the past few years; One every quarter.

Apparently, some of the artists featured at the parties have gone onto bigger and brighter things.....for me - it was a chance to get out there and really explore other people's reactions to my work.

I completed a couple of newer pieces from an adventurous trip to Jerrysartarama.com. With over 100 people in attendance, it was quite an experience and I had lots of enthusiastic thumbs up!

Thanks to Anthony, and my friend Jenna for helping make this happen.

Signing off, JG

Luminaria was a great success~!!!

2008-03-16T11:38:00.000-07:00

Luminaria was a great success ....we had over 5-6 artists in-house working, and demonstrating their work; including a demonstration by Johanna in the afternoon.

We had several interested buyers come visit that day and Johanna sold an older piece of her's to a guest staying at the Inn that weekend.

Jeremiah, the tile artist, will be returning to the Inn on May 2nd for a first friday event - featuring Sonia Semone's abstract work throughout the house.

Signing off, JG

Luminaria - Inn will be a satelite! Come visit - Mar 15th, 2008

2008-02-23T13:11:00.000-08:00

The Inn is now an official Satelite for Luminaria - happening downtown on March 15th, 2008!!
Visit to learn more on their website:
www.luminariasa.com - The Inn will have local artists - demonstrating their craft throughout the day - featuring Johanna Gardner - learn how to work with WAX.

Come visit - learn about the artwork and artists from 10am~9pm, and possibly win a 2 free night stay in the penthouse! see website about Inn at
www.Innontheriverwalksa.com

Address:
129 Woodward, San Antonio, 78204
call 210-225-6333 for more info
or email: Johanna@Innontheriverwalksa.com

signing off, JG

Competition San Antonio Art League Museum

2008-02-23T13:04:00.001-08:00

So I've entered a local art competition - I'm sure my work will be original, and new since I still haven't met another artist working with wax. Who knows - it was a good experience to learn all the requirements of the work.

Wish me luck!

signing off, JG

My art on RACHEL RAY's Show???

2008-02-06T13:22:00.000-08:00

On Thursday, Feb 7th, Rachel Ray's producers came to town and visiting local 'famous' chefs, including Jan from SouthTown Cafe, San Antonio, Texas.
My newest paintings were there displayed for all to see - and perhaps even end up on TV!!! (see the wall space)
Please visit SouthTown Cafe during the month of Feb 2008, where the work will be shown and you can taste some of Jan's AMAZING FOOD!

Southtown Cafe
210-224-9811
1127 So. St. Mary's
http://www.everybodysbusiness-sa.com/

FIRST FRIDAY OPENING at BLUE STAR

2008-02-01T10:03:00.000-08:00

So I finally did it! My first official art opening. I'm out there in the public eye - well, other than having my art in some clients, my friends homes, and the Inn. On Feb 1st, I had my wax on canvas paintings displayed at Loft 120, in San Antonio's central art district, Blue Star.

The work recieved rave reviews and everyone loved the idea that it was melted wax.

Thanks to Tony, and my two best friends, Kelly and Jenna for driving all the way from Austin to support me.

An amazing, heartful thanks to my dear husband that must love me - he and my mother in law, Betty surprised me with a 2 dozen bouquet of red and pink roses for the grand opening. He is my biggest fan and support!

Catherine Foster Weaving Peace Through Art: Arts and Healing organization

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Catherine Foster Weaving Peace Through Art: Arts and Healing organization