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Hi, I’m Paul Johnson. I’ve been designing and creating works since as long as I can remember.
an artist after God’s heart: read my bio
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About the Artist
Paul Johnson worked as a Communication Art and Design instructor at Alexandria Technical & Community College for 21 years. He is a native Minnesotan and principal behind Paul Johnson Design & Illustration. Paul recently completed his 11th Concordia Christmas Concert Mural. Johnson received his education from Minnesota State University Moorhead and was previously employed for 13 years as corporate artist at Banner Health System, Fargo, N.D.
Earlier, he worked as graphic designer for David Hetland, former artist of the Concordia Christmas Concert murals.
Thoughts regarding mission and liturgical art:
I have always felt closer to God when I create art than any other time. Some years ago I read a poem by Ann Kiemel. She wrote, “The artist is God’s way of being creative.” I believe that. That’s why I have always been fascinated by the creative mystic and find it very rewarding and spiritual. Art is very powerful. It can help people focus their emotions and minds. I find art with a mission of making a difference as its foundation and liturgical art much more rewarding than secular art as a valuable service to God.
