Testimonials

“ DJ gave an enjoyable two hour landscape demonstration to Worcester Society of Artists. Working in acrylics his energetic and engaging style took us through his inspiration and process at just the right pace. One of the stand out features was David’s ability to engage with his audience which made the evening. All present walked away having learnt something and having thoroughly enjoyed the demo.”

Paul Bloxham - Worcester society of Artists

“ Trelewis Art Group had a Demonstration by David Johnson,on the 27th of April 2023. He was very informative and entertaining. David or DJ has he likes to be called is a very talented and personable artist, who is willing to share tips Information and knowledge. Trelewis Art Group enjoyed him so much, we’ve booked him again for October 19th.”

Anne Ricketts - chairperson

“ I first saw DJ’s work in the Leisure Painter and then through his web site and thought he would be good Artist to show to the Art Group. He was very easy to contact via e-mail and his replies to my requests were dealt with promptly. Having discussed subject matter, techniques, and materials we settled on a theme of “Texture in Nature”, working in acrylics. On the afternoon of the demonstration, despite issues with his car, he arrived at the arranged time and set up.

Throughout the demonstration he was very professional but also very approachable. He has a way of talking and explaining what he was doing in a very clear and simple way so all the members could see and hear what he was doing very easily. At the tea break he spoke to any of the members who gathered around him with various questions which he was happy to answer. He was able to complete the painting in the 2 hours we had and stayed afterwards, whilst we were all clearing up, to again speak to any of the members who remained so they could speak to him.

The whole experience, from start to finish, was very easy and extremely informative as well as being very enjoyable.  The whole group would welcome a return visit and I would not hesitate to contact him again for another demonstration or a workshop, funding permitting.”

Phil Woosey MA, BA hons (Fine Art) - Secretary to the Willenhall Society of Artists

" We had a great evening watching DJ's great demonstration.  He talked us through his process, along with many amusing anecdotes.  I was delighted to book DJ to come back to do another demonstration for us "

South Wales Art Society, based in Cardiff

“ DJ arrived in perfect time to set up and start his demo to our art group in Droitwich.  He outlined how he had been drawn to art whilst at the same time explaining what he was going to do for us.  The theme was to be a cityscape of Annecy and he started with outlining the buildings and filling in block colours. Several interesting facts, funny anecdotes and brushstrokes later we had the base for some detail.  Breaking for coffee saw many of us examining his paintings set out for us and questioning him on his acrylic techniques. By 12 noon we had an almost finished painting and he gathered us together for a group photo. A very interesting and informative demo – I have already recommended him to another of my groups in Coventry.  Thanks DJ.”

 Tina - Droitwich Art Society

Demonstration subjects

Winter Mountain Landscape

Available for both Oils and Acrylics, and exploring different techniques for applying paint to produce an impressive looking winter landscape using brushes and palette knives.

Sunlit Seascapes

Available for both Oils and Acrylics. In this demonstration i explore a variety of techniques to paint reflections and highlights of sunlight in the sea, as well as the textures you find in the water and foam.

Painting the Aurora in a Winter Landscape in Oils.

I can share with you my unique method for painting Aurora in Oils, employing techniques used in the winter mountain landscape demonstration.

Calm Seascape

Available for both Oils and Acrylics. In this demonstration will explore colour, play with the light and discover simple techniques and observations for painting calm seas.

Textures in Nature in Acrylics

Exploring a variety of methods for applying paint to achieve realistic marks and textures quickly and effectively using a range of brushes, palette knives, sponges, pieces of wood and sand.

Dramatic Skyscapes

How to create an impressive Dramatic Skyscape using oils with brushes and palette knives

Painting like a Master

Exploring the style and techniques of various masters of Art. I can re-produce a painting by one of the masters, looking at how they applied paint expressively, used colour & tone, and captured light! Masters include Monet, Van Gogh, Kyffin Williams, Tom Thomson, Sorolla and Arthur Streeton.

Forest Light

Available for both Oils and Acrylics, and exploring different techniques for applying paint to produce an impressive looking forest scene bathed in light using brushes and palette knives.

Tree portrait from below

Available for both Oils and Acrylics. We take a look at a tree from below, and paint its unique character looking up into the tree’s canopy. We explore different ways to recreate the tree’s individual bark, branches and leaves using brushes, palette knives and anything else we can find.

Dramatic Mountain Landscape

Available for both Oils and Acrylics, and using brushes and palette knives while exploring different techniques for applying paint to produce an impressive looking mountain landscape full of drama.

Snowy Winter Landscape

Available for both Oils and Acrylics, and exploring different techniques using brushes and palette knives to create a snowy winter landscape. This could be fields and hills blanketed in snow, or a woodland path lined withTrees and branches laden with snow and illuminated by winter sunlight.