THERESE JOHNSTON AFCA
"My fascination with art started as a young child. It has now become a passion to express my emotions through my art." Therese was born in rural Saskatchewan, lived in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and now resides in Parksville B.C. She holds a Bachelor of Education Degree. (Arts Major) She is an Associate of the Federation of Canadian Artists (AFCA), a member of the American Watercolor Society and the Northwest Watercolor Society. She has participated in numerous juried shows and has received many awards of excellence and honorable mentions.

RECENT and JURIED SHOWS:
2009 Sooke July Sooke Fine Art Show Designer Award
Qualicum July Milner Gardens Art in the Park & Qualicum May Art in Bloom
2008 Vancouver Dec. Small/Smaller/Smallest Honorable Mention FCA
Vancouver Dec. Spilsbury Show FCA
Vancouver Sept. Painting By Numbers FCA
Sidney Sept. Fine Art Show
Qualicum Sept. Gallery Show @ The Old School House Arts Center
Arrowsmith Sept. Fall Show Honorable Mention- FCA
Milner Garden July Annual Invitational Show
Qualicum May Art in Bloom
Vancouver May Semi Abstract -FCA
Vancouver Mar. Experimental and Mixed Media -FCA
2007 Sydney Oct. Sydney Fine Art Show
Nanaimo Aug. Gallery 223 Cash Award
Sooke Aug. Fine Arts Show

“While painting, time stands still. I lose myself in the color, textures and the emotion each
piece generates. Beginning with no definite pre-conceived plan or expectation, I let the paint guide me I may introduce ink and or collage to add contrast, balance, texture and interest. Hopefully I will pass on to the viewer a feeling of excitement and pleasure.”