Steve Johnston

Born in Glasgow in 1956, artist Steve Johnston worked as a photographer in London for magazines including Vogue and I-D. His work has been published in books and magazines and included in the 'Lives' exhibition curated by Derek Boshier at the Hayward Gallery in London.

Steve Johnston returned to painting in 1991 and since 1994 has been successfully reproduced as limited edition prints culminating in worldwide collectors.

'I approach my backgrounds very much as an abstract painter, colours, composition etc are chosen instinctively rather than being pre planned. Certain images can unlock powerful emotions which can be separate from the actual content of the picture...the aim is to portray as essence and emotion rather than a precise person or specific location'.