Carol Johansen’s passion is the landscape, exploring the space and rhythm of her surroundings, getting color notes of information and references to bring back to the studio for larger paintings. She has found her inner voice, bridging a link to the viewer with the emotional content of the painting with expressive color and heartfelt sentiments, a product of how she lives.
Carol Johansen was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the youngest of four siblings. Her parents separated when she was 5 years old. With her single mother working two part time jobs, Carol enjoyed her time exploring the wild lands behind her house in the suburbs. It was through hours of personal child play that has lead to her curiosity of art and the world about her.
Carol attended college seeking a teaching degree, but was unable to finish until she was in her early 30’s. With five children and one on the way, she began her teaching career. After a year in the classroom, she was offered the opportunity to become an art educator. This opened up a deep passion for creativity and renewed awareness of expression, something she always yearned for in her life. Over time, Carol unleashed her artistic endeavors by learning the processes of painting. Her art has become a journey of discovery about nature and herself.
