Greetings! As North American Director for the Tour, allow me to introduce myself. I'm Michael Chesley Johnson, an artist and workshop instructor living in the Canadian Maritimes. I'm proud to be a part of the "Far and Near Horizons" World Tour, sponsored by
Landscape Artists International and
International Plein Air Painters. In case you're not familiar with the Tour, let me copy from the
website:
The World Tour of Contemporary Landscape Artists continues in 2008, with venues in Colorado, British Columbia and Florida with an addition of 12 juried artists, who will join the 18 signature members of International Plein Air Painters and charter members of Landscape Artists International.
From these 30 artists, you'll see dozens of beautiful landscapes from around the world, reflecting the many locales, styles, and mediums of the participants. There is something for every lover of fine art, from precisely rendered realism to classical and contemporary impressionism, and on into boldly expressionistic work. Both organizations recognize the validity and value of the unique creative spirit behind each member's work. If you find a piece that you fall in love with, arrangements can be made for purchase from the artist, either on site at a show venue or through the contact information on this web site.We truly believe that this tour is an idea whose time has come, and one that will grow in stature and reach with each passing year.In this blog, we'll give you updates on participating artists, sponsors and show schedules. Stay tuned! I hope you'll visit one of the galleries showing our works.
