It's a Fine Line: The Art of Bruce Johnson

by Bruce Johnson, Bruce Johnson

More than 100 of Johnson's best-loved drawings
"Build Your Own Rainbow"
"Country Quilters"
"A Day in the Wilderness"
"Tailgating"
"The Last Straw"
"19th Hole"
"I Love a Parade"
"Opening Day" Bruce Johnson's witty and intricate line drawings are familiar to many Pennsylvanians, but his reputation as a fine artist extends well beyond the state. Now, for the first time, Johnson's best-known images are gathered in one place and reproduced in handsome large-format detail. The drawings, which Johnson calls his "Statements," are sometimes whimsical, sometimes satirical. Many have outdoor themes, illustrating how people enjoy, make use of, and abuse the natural world. Others celebrate the imagination; some are based on puns. Whatever the subject, the pieces are amusing and involving and rendered in Johnson's distinctive style.

130 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2003

About the author

Bruce Johnson is Docent and Visiting Professor, Cultural History, University of Turku (Finland); Adjunct Professor, Contemporary Music Studies, Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia); Honorary Professor, Department of Music, University of Glasgow (Scotland, UK).

Reviews

[Linda Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was not familiar with Bruce Johnson's art until I picked up this book at a used book sale. I found the art fascinating and enjoyed his brief comments throughout the book and the information on his development as an artist.