Aaron Johnson lives and works in Orangevale, California. He creates his artwork in various mediums including oil, acrylic, graphite, and pastel as well as digital media. Aaron studied art at Sacramento City College and California College of the Arts in San Francisco, earning his A.A. and BFA respectively. His subject matter is predominantly vintage popular culture and classic automobiles. Aaron’s artwork is privately collected, commissioned and has been exhibited in select galleries like Christopher Hill Art Gallery in St Helena, Edward Montgomery Fine Art in Carmel By The Sea, Fire and Rain Art Gallery in Folsom, Musichead in Hollywood California and many more.
Recently, Aaron was awarded Third Place at the, "Salon des Refuses" art show from the North Coast Artist Guild at the Gualala Art Center in Gualala, California. His winning piece is an acrylic on board painting titled, "California At Mason." Aaron was also fortunate to have his recently completed watercolor piece, "Airstream Dream" win a Second Place award at Ironstone Vineyard's 2023 Annual Spring Symphony Professional Artist Show as well as a Jurors Award at the 2023 KVIE Art Auction, with his graphite drawing, "Just A Girl." Aaron has enjoyed events this past summer 2024 in Northern California, Including the 65th Art In The Redwoods and 10th Annual Auto Arts/Wine Wheels and Wares, both at the Gualala Art Center. He has upcoming events in San Francisco with details following soon. He is currently working diligently on a vibrant series of large canvas vintage street scenes. Please feel free to contact Aaron to request a full CV or to discuss his artwork as well as any possible commission opportunities be they commercial or private. Thank you for viewing the website.