Brenda Johnson, Artist:

Her art is part of private collections across the United States and Europe, showcasing its universal appeal and enduring beauty.

Awards and Honors:

1. Grand Prize at the Oil Pastel Association annual show   

2. Best in Show at the Midwest Oil Painters Competition

3. Peoples Choice Award at the Designer Show House, California

4. Listed in Best Portrait Artists of America 

5. The John F. Sanders Award of Excellence  

6. First Place Blue Ribbon at The Robeson's Art Exhibition  

7. Honorable Mention at the Scottsdale Art Show  

8. William Arnold Fine Arts Scholarship 

Notable Exhibitions:

1. Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona  

2. Edward Hopper Art Center and Museum, New York  

3. Shemer Art Center and Museum, Arizona 

4. Crystal Cove Art Show, California  

5. Arizona Artist's Guild Show, Kerr Cultural Center, Arizona  

6. Arizona Artist's Alliance Shows, various venues, Arizona     

7. Esprit Décor Gallery, Arizona  

8. Biltmore Fashion Park Juried Art Show, Arizona

9. Glendale Annual Juried Fine Art Exhibition, Arizona  

10. Herberger Theater Gallery shows, Arizona  

11. Scottsdale Artist's School Beaux Arts Bash Show, Arizona  

12. Jill Underhill Gallery, Michigan

Significant Achievements:

1. 24-year career in fine art paintings  

2. Successful tenure in commercial art in New York City with positions at Time Inc., CBS Records, and a boutique firm handling major consumer clients like Pepsi, Guinness Import Company, Dos Equis Beer, and Mott's Applesauce before pursuing fine art painting  

3. Shared her artistic expertise on television, demonstrating techniques with oil pastels  

4. Had her work featured in Arizona Foothills Magazine

Formal Education:

1. BFA in Graphic Design from The University of Illinois  

2. Attended numerous painting classes at Scottsdale Artist's School