ZENVIRONMENTS ILLUSTRATION & DESIGN
The work of Zach Johnsen
Portland, Oregon 2008
"easy on the fingers, heavy on the eyes"


Personal works, gallery shows, etc.
Much of this work is available for sale, so inquire to zach@zenvironments.com for information.

 
Ring Around the Collar - One of two works I created for the Groundworks II show at Foundation One Gallery in Decatur, GA.
One day only: OPENING RECEPTION:SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2008 from 6PM to 11PM.
 
Round Table- the other piece I created for the Groundworks II show at Foundation One Gallery in Decatur, GA.
 
The Wanderer Series - mixed media on plywood, 2008
I wanted to bring more of my wooden characters to life, but instead of placing them in a gallery, I wanted them in natural surroundings.

Basically, I am trying to make a similar scene that I would on paper, but using photography. The camera in this project as the framing agent.. to make the
wooden characters integrate into the background as of a painting. I still have more work to do to create the desired effect, but here is the first round.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alice in Arabia - 11"x16" - pencil and watercolor on heavyweight watercolor paper - 2008
Included in the "Alice -Art from the Rabbit Hole" group show at the Compound Gallery in Portland, OR.
 
 
 
THE TRINITY : A 3 person show at Thinkspace Gallery in Los Angeles, CA. Runs from Feb 8th -March 7th, 2008. Featuring new works on paper,
canvas, and wood by Marion Bolognesi, Tony Philippou and myself. You can see pictures of us painting the installation and of the opening night
here.
Also, Andrew, from Thinkspace, posted a number of flix of the opening here. Check out the photo blog we created to track the progress of the show here.
If you would like to purchase any of the work from the show, please inquire with Thinkspace here.
 
Dreamcatcher - 17" x 26" - pen, ink, & watercolor on heavyweight watercolor paper, 2007
 
Harvesting - 23.5" x 16" - pen, ink, & watercolor on heavyweight watercolor paper, 2007
 
Burdens - 16.5" x 26.5" - pen, ink, & watercolor on heavyweight watercolor paper, 2008
 
Stilt Rider - 16.5" x 26.5" - pen, ink, & watercolor on heavyweight watercolor paper, 2007
 
Riding Industry - 16" x 26.5" - pen, ink, & watercolor on heavyweight watercolor paper, 2007
 
It's What's For Dinner - 23.5" x 16" - pen, ink, & watercolor on heavyweight watercolor paper, 2008
 
Caravan of the Relentless - 25" x 15" - pen, ink, watercolor & gouache on heavyweight watercolor paper, 2008
 
The Earths - Dawn & Twighlight - 11" x 14" each - pen, ink, & watercolor on heavyweight watercolor paper, 2008
 
Street Sweepers - 28" x 17" - oil on canvas, 2008
 
Only Pagans Recycle - 28" x 20" - oil on canvas, 2008
 
Cleaners Drawing series - various sizes - pen & ink on watercolor paper, 2008
 
Judas (Collaboration with Tony Philippou) - 11" x 11" - oil on wood, 2008
 
Land of Crooks - 18"x26", pen&ink, watercolor on paper 2007
 
Between the Lines: A 2 person show at Foundation One Gallery in Atlanta, GA. It showcased new works by myself
and artist Charlie Owen. For the show, I created new works on paper, canvas, and an installation in wood. (Pictures of the event coming soon)
 
They've Got the Youth! - 27"x33.5", pen&ink, watercolor on paper 2007
 
Liberation Army - 30"x12", pen&ink, watercolor on paer 2006
 

Welcome to the Neighborhood - 8.5'x4', Installation piece - mixed media on cut wood - 2007

 
Freak Show - 15"x22", pen&ink, watercolor on paper 2006
 
Red Flag - 11"x14", pen&ink, watercolor on paper 2006
 
Bull Rider - 18"x30", mixed media on canvas 2007
 
Bone Harvesters - 24"x38", mixed media on canvas 2007
 
Mountain of Savings - 24"x32", mixed media on canvas 2007
 
Eminent Domain - 20"x24", pen & ink on paper 2007
 
Accessorize - 16"x20", pen & ink on paper 2007
 
Bloated Baby Skull - 12"x16", pen & ink on paper 2007
 
Desert Fish - 12"x25", pen & ink on paper 2007
 
Stickman - 12"x16", pen&ink, watercolor on paper 2007
 
Wiseman - 12"x16", pen&ink, watercolor on paper 2007
 

Transparencies: A 2 person show at Drive In Studios in New York City. It showcased new works on paper by myself
and good friend Marion Bolognesi (www.marion-b.com). You can see pictures of the opening night
here

 
Transparencies flyer
 
The Red the White the Blue - 20"x24", mixed media 2006 & The Blue and Whites - 20"x24", pen&ink, watercolor 2006
 
Ski Mask - 17"x22", pen&ink, watercolor 2006
 
Discount Rebates - 20"x27", pen&ink, watercolor 2006
 
Ghost Python - 20"x27", pen&ink, watercolor 2006
 
Thug Life - 16"x32", pen&ink, watercolor 2006
 
Cereal Killers - 22"x28", pen&ink, watercolor 2006
 
Ill Fate - Collaboration with Marion Bolognesi - 22"x28", pen&ink, watercolor 2006
 
Slaughterhouse: A three man show at Subject Matter in Costa Mesa, CA. The work I did for the show is below.
You can see pictures of the opening night
here
 
Slaughterhouse flyer
 
Admiral Burnside - 16"x20", mixed media 2005
 
   
   
  Panda Priest - 16"x20", mixed media 2005   The Politician - 16"x20", mixed media 2005  
 
 
   
 
  The Horseman - 16"x20", mixed media 2005   The Medic - 16"x20", mixed media 2005  
 
   
 
  Popcorn Commander - 18"x50", pen&ink, watercolor 2005   King Jellydrop - 16"x20", mixed media 2005  
 
High Society: A group show at Morissey Park in New York. The work I did for the show is below.
You can see pictures of the opening night
here
 
High Society flyer
 
Live Free or Die - 18"x24", mixed media 2005
 
   
 
  Baboon Preacher - 10"x25", pen&ink, watercolor 2004   Birds of Pray - 10"x25", mixed media 2004  
 
   
 
  Billy Goat Scholar - 10"x25"", pen&ink, watercolor 2004   Knight - 10"x25"", pen&ink, watercolor 2004  
   
 
  Family Portrait - 16"x22", pen&ink, watercolor 2004  
     
   
  The Sweeper - 16"x22", pen&ink, watercolor 2004  
     
   
  Heavy Handed - 16"x24", pen&ink, watercolor 2003  
     
   
  Courthouse - 16"x24", pen&ink, watercolor 2003  
     
   
  Revolution - 16"x22", pen&ink, watercolor 2003  
     
   
  Wood Wanderer - 16"x20", pen&ink, watercolor, guache 2003  
     
   
  Circus Beatdown - 14"x18", pen&ink, watercolor 2002  
     
   
  Gasmasks - 17"x13", pen&ink, watercolor 2000  
     
   
  The Puppeteer - 18"x24", mixed media 2001  
     
   
  Spooked - 15"x18", pen&ink, watercolor 2001  
     
   
  Mic Warfare - 16"x22", pen&ink, watercolor 2001  
 
 
   
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All inquiries, send to zach@zenvironments.com