Nadine Johnson

Nadine Johnson is a Calgary-based abstract painter whose work grows from layers of color, collage, and lived experience. She paints intuitively, letting memory, place, and personal history guide the process, a slow unfolding where each mark influences the next. Her work is shaped by what she carries with her: florals, prairie horizons, old fences, family stories, and the textured memory of place.

For more than 20 years, Nadine has been immersed in painting, studying, experimenting, and showing her work. A major shift occurred in 2020 through the Creative Visionary Program (CVP), when her understanding of design, value, and visual language came into focus. That experience helped her refine her voice and trust the layered, intuitive way she was already working, eventually leading to gallery representation, awards, and a deeper commitment to teaching.

Community is a vital part of Nadine’s practice. She is passionate about helping other artists grow, stay curious, and stay connected. Whether she’s coaching online with Art2Life or teaching workshops, her work and teaching share the same heartbeat: an invitation to explore, listen closely, and follow what feels true.