SIGNED CECILE JOHNSON BERMUDA WATERCOLOR ART LITHO #3 FREE SHIPPING PROVIDED WITHIN THE USA ONLY, BUT I WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE AT BUYERS UP FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IS A RARE AND VINTAGE WATERCOLOR LITHOGRAPH BY THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST CECILE JOHNSON Thanks to watercolors reproduced in Skiing magazine and her paintings of Olympic winter games, Cecile Johnson is often identified as a painter of ski scenes. However, her subject matter is much broader. She as literally painted her way around the world on assignments from publications and corporations or accompanying her late first husband, Dr. Philip Johnson, a Lutheran bishop, in his work. The Caribbean has been a particular favorite. Fresh, accurate painting, plus an emotional and muscular kinship with sports enthusiasts, are major components of Cecile Johnson?s career. Whether it is skiers or swimmers, she has painted them on site. She is known for action figures. In an interview with American Artist magazine, she was quoted: ?Painting direct watercolors is similar to participating in active sports. In each there is really only one chance to do it and do it right.? Cecile Ryden Johnson grew up in snow country ? St. Paul, Minn. She attended Augustana College in Rock Island, Il. And in the summer, the Art Institute of Chicago. When her husband served as a church pastor in Chicago, the magazines published in that city offered Cecile a market for her artwork. It broadened when Dr. Johnson turned to national responsibilities for the church and the family moved to the New York area. She received commissions publications and from corporations such as TWA, Equitable, and the Bank of Bermuda. Her work was added to the collections of King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden, Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, and the Emperor Akihito of Japan as well as corporate and sports leaders. She was elected to the board of the American Watercolor Society and to the Board of Trustees of the National Art Museum of Sport. In 1999, the National Art Museum of Sport organized a retrospective of Cecile Johnson?s work: ?Through the Snow and Under the Sun.? Works by Cecile Johnson in the National Art Museum of Sport include: Martina Navratilova Acrylic Ingemar Stenmark Serigraph The Gold and the Silver 1987 Serigraph Legends of Skiing-Emile Allais Poster Phil Mahre?s Last World Cup Print Bjorn Borg Serigraph Olympic Bob Run 1980 Print Olympic Downhill 1980 Print Mt. Vallon France 1992 Print USA,USA,USA Olympics 1980 Print Downhill Racer Print We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and PayPal. All postage is calculated at cost which also includes packaging and handling fees which make our standard low cost shipping rates more appealing to our by buyers. Items will be shipped via FedEX or USPS Priority Mail service with Delivery confirmation, unless otherwise stated in the listing. If you buy more than one item we combine shipping give a $1.00 discount on shipping for each additional item purchased within (7) days of the first initial purchase. Please allow 3-5 business days for delivery once item has been paid for through paypal. PLEASE NOTE THAT SELLER IS NOT AN EXPERT IN ANY OF THE ITEMS BEING OFFERED. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS" THEREFORE IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO CHECK ALL ITEMS BEFORE PURCHASING THEIR SELECTED PRODUCT. - BUT IS RECOMMENDED ON HIGHER PRICED ITEMS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL We at Jaxsprat's Unique Collectibles have been avid treasure hunters for over five years. From the confines of our beautiful and cluttered home in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida we have been operating our store for over two years as a wholehearted family enterprise. Our aim is to provide and showcase quality antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, and fine art at affordable prices for everyone. We seek to ensure that our customers have a wonderful experience when shopping for collectibles in our store. If you have any inquiries or questions in reference to this item or any other item. We are available 24/7 as we make it an integral part of our customer service policy to respond to you in a efficient and timely manner. JAXSPRATS UNIQUE COLLECTIBLES "If it's unique, we have it" Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google [email protected] On Aug-06-08 at 11:13:30 PDT, seller added the following information: FRAME MEASUREMENTS ART 20 1/4" BY 16" INCHES Every buyer gets a MyStoreRewards invitation for cash back