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Welcome to my art blog — a space where I open the door to my creative process and invite you to walk alongside me. Here, I share the experiences that unfold as I work, from the first spark of an idea to the evolving layers of each piece. You will find glimpses of works in progress, reflections on what inspires me, and honest insights into the practical stages that shape the final outcome.
Creative work is rarely a straight line. It is an adventure filled with unexpected turns, moments of clarity, and periods of uncertainty. In this blog, I try to capture that living process as it happens — the questions, the discoveries, and the small breakthroughs that give each artwork its voice.
At its heart, this is a journey into the unknown. With every step, I attempt to understand and translate what emerges, trusting the path as it reveals itself. This blog is both a record of that exploration and a reflection of the path I feel I am meant to follow.
July 27, 2026
Before printing, on the press
In 1998 I wanted to place two figures in a landscape, and it would not work. Then I picked up a pair of scissors and began cutting the matrix away. What emerged from under the blades became the Human series — and taught me that form is the architecture of every work.
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July 17, 2026
Who Carries the Woman, Who Carries Everyone?
There is a word we reach for when we want to say the highest thing about a woman. Not beautiful, not accomplished, not kind — though we mean all of those. We say: superwoman. I have been thinking about that word for a long time.
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July 6, 2026
Supergirl – Woman of Tomorrow
The woman in this painting faces two directions at once — present here and there, needed in both. A monotype-and-collage reflection on the word "superwoman": who invented it, who it serves, and whether women ever asked to be super.
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June 29, 2026
Superwoman
An original, one-of-a-kind painting celebrating the strength and grace of womanhood — sized 70×50 cm for an easy spot above your desk, and priced to bring home at $370.
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June 27, 2026
Monotype – a kinf of Art
Why make a print you can only pull once? Monotype is a journey into the unknown, where chance, ink, and texture create one truly unrepeatable image — and that's exactly what makes it so captivating.
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June 20, 2026
Who Is My Art For? Finding the Audience That Connects With My Work
Jolanta Johnsson's art is for those who respond to her expression—viewers who wish to live with her work in their homes, allowing it to communicate what she intended to say through it.
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June 15, 2026
Abstractionism artworks – Red Image Cheerful
Red Image Cheerful, original oil painting – The image showcases an amalgamation of geometric and biological forms within a vibrant red backdrop. The arrangement of these elements suggests movement, infusing the image with a dynamic essence.
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June 6, 2026
Abstract oil paintings
The completion of an oil painting is a decision solely entrusted to the artist. However, this decision is not always definitive or absolute – reflect Jolanta Johnsson, visual artist about abstraction in oil paintings.
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June 2, 2026
Abstraction artwork – Blue Landscape
The title “Blue Geometric Landscape” alludes to an intriguing scene that awaits exploration. A landscape, in essence, captures a moment in time, immersing us in its beauty.
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May 27, 2026
Abstractionism in art – Black sunset
Within this painting, one can still observe the abstract mosaic of the landscape, shaped by human intervention. The fields bear the marks of man’s plowing and pattern-making, which the earth has gracefully accepted, acknowledging their inherent beauty. As the sun sets, it casts its last muted rays of light, almost appearing black.
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May 5, 2026
Abstract artists painting – an example, a composition Earth and the Sun
Abstract painting by Jolanta Johnsson "Earth and the Sun" captures a small fragment of the earth that often goes unnoticed unless we take a moment to observe the ground beneath our feet.
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April 26, 2026
What is Abstract Art?
Jolanta Johnsson in her studio is experimenting, searchingfor new forms and colors to expand her imagination. Her workspace becomes a sanctuary where she creates abstract art paintings without limits. She strives to paint with intention and emotion, not just pigment.
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