HJ Creative



My name is Melanie Johnston and I'd like to personally welcome you to my design studio's virtual home. I hope you enjoy your time here and return to see more of my designs. I draw my inspiration from the environment. In my work, I choose to depict the natural world. This series of paintings focuses on the mystery of beauty in the world that we often miss - depicting snapshots of exotic landscapes, regal animals and striking plants. The softness of watercolor and pastels complement each other well, while offering different strokes and textures in the pieces. These mediums add both intensity and subtleness to the colors, and enhance the air of mystery through softening the realism.


whale art
"Arise" pastel and watercolor 14.5"x11"
landscape art
"Peaceful Day 1" pastel 10"x7"
landscape art
"Peaceful Day 2" pastel and watercolor 12"x11"
landscape art
"Peaceful Day 3" pastel 12"x13"
landscape art
"Peaceful Day 4" pastel and watercolor 12"x12"
giraffe art
"Solitary Stroll" pastel and watercolor 11"x8.5"
whale art
"Sea of Serenity" pastel and watercolor 11"x9.5"
elephant art
"Dawn Breeze" pastel and watercolor 11"x10"
elephant art
"Sunset Walk" pastel and watercolor 7"x6.5"
flower art
"Salute to the Sun" pastel and watercolor 10.5"x11"
parrot art
"Hyacinth Macaw at Rest" watercolor 9.75"x9.5"
parrot art
"Burst of Blue" pastel 10.75"x10.25"
flamingoes art
"Two of a Kind" pastel and watercolor 16.25"x12"
giraffe art
"Untitled 4" pastel and watercolor 15"x11"
elephants art
"Serengeti Sunrise" pastel and watercolor 20"x16"
toucan art
"Colorful Nature" pastel and watercolor 13"x12"
plants art
"Strong Against the Sun" watercolor 15"x11"
bird art
"Perfect Perch" pastel and watercolor 15"x11"
monkey art
"Hide and Seek" pastel and watercolor 14"x21"
koala art
"G'Day Mate" pastel 16"x20"
tiger art
"Jungle Guardian" pastel 16"x20"

Thank you,

Melanie Johnston
HJ Creative Director

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