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Tim Johnson is a commercial photographic illustrator, calligrapher and teacher. Let him share his passion and professionalism with you. He can help you learn new skills, know more about your camera and equipment, make purchase decisions and learn the art of calligraphy, gilding and custom embossing. His rates are reasonable and you will benefit from the time you spend with him. He has had pictures, articles and lettering in major and minor publications and has taught in classrooms, churches, camps and workshops for over 30 years. He has made presentations and demonstrations to schools, clubs and corporations interested in the lettering, photographic and communication arts. Tim has juried art and photo competitions. He has a very deep understanding of the history and technology of the photographic and calligraphic process, the history and cultures that produced the two arts and the influences these arts have had on our cultures. He is passionate about art, design and life. He enjoys breaking down the complicated vocabulary into step-by-step instructions and demonstrations. Study, do and bring your work and questions. All classes are interactive and all commissions are meant to please the customer.
Tim is from a wild and woolly part of southwest Virginia and has studied classic and contemporary language, history, dug in the dirt and crashed the rapids of some nasty rivers. His twin daughters and now grandchildren have softened his soul and put some of this pursuit of danger behind. Sort of.
Despite what we hear all too often, there is much beauty in the world. Tim finds it a joy to get it in his viewfinder. He also is doubly happy when a student gets it right with their pictures.
He also practices and teaches calligraphy. He enjoys the touch of quill and pen on paper or calfskin. He has taught for many years through Wake Tech and in small groups and in private lessons. CLASSES ARE ENROLLING NOW!!!
He also introduces special students to the fine art of medieval gilding on raised gesso.
Don't fret when you join a class or start private tutoring. Tim is patient and gentle and his hands and mind are steady. You will see and learn at your own pace.
Thanks for visiting the site. You ought to be in pictures! Your favorite words and thoughts ought to be in fine lettering and print. http://timjohnsonphotoandink.blogspot.com/
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Tim is from a wild and woolly part of southwest Virginia and has studied classic and contemporary language, history, dug in the dirt and crashed the rapids of some nasty rivers. His twin daughters and now grandchildren have softened his soul and put some of this pursuit of danger behind. Sort of.
Despite what we hear all too often, there is much beauty in the world. Tim finds it a joy to get it in his viewfinder. He also is doubly happy when a student gets it right with their pictures.
He also practices and teaches calligraphy. He enjoys the touch of quill and pen on paper or calfskin. He has taught for many years through Wake Tech and in small groups and in private lessons. CLASSES ARE ENROLLING NOW!!!
He also introduces special students to the fine art of medieval gilding on raised gesso.
Don't fret when you join a class or start private tutoring. Tim is patient and gentle and his hands and mind are steady. You will see and learn at your own pace.
Thanks for visiting the site. You ought to be in pictures! Your favorite words and thoughts ought to be in fine lettering and print. http://timjohnsonphotoandink.blogspot.com/
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