Michael Chesley Johnson
paints in both the American Southwest, Downeast Maine and the Canadian Maritimes. He writes frequently for magazines like Artist’s Magazine, Pastel Journal and others. He is the author of Beautiful Landscape Painting Outdoors: Mastering Plein Air, among other books.
Your retreat was super! It lived up to all my expectations and more! You planned each outing to trails and parks to be at the best possible time and weather conditions and I so appreciated that. You were sensitive to the other attendee and my needs (which were a little different) and you had a wealth of knowledge of where good painting spots were. You and Trina looked after us and checked on us so I never felt isolated and alone. The trail hiking was fun and good exercise and not too lengthy — just right for me. Sedona has the most spectacular variety of stunning views of rock formations in a small area that I have ever seen. One doesn’t have to travel far! A plein air painters dream!
Workshops & Retreats
All-Level Plein Air Painting Workshops 2024: Oct 17-19 2025: Sept 30-Oct 3 |
Painting Retreats for Experienced Painters 2024: August 5-9 / MAINE, Lubec 2024: November 3-8 / ARIZONA, Sedona (Mentoring) |
Painting Intensive for Experienced Painters Fall 2024 |
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