Elusive Muse has been busy searching for inspiration in the mountains of Asheville North Carolina and has discovered the amazing talents of Leif Erik Johansen. I hope you will enjoy his work as much as I do.
To learn more about Leif and to enjoy more of his beautiful work visit his website.
About Leif Erik Johansen
I began to draw at a young age; I taught myself while in math class and social studies. I was constantly drawing and I simply didn’t have much interest in any other subjects, with, perhaps the exception of the female human anatomy. Although I wasn’t interested in a formal art education I did entertain the idea for a couple of years before dropping out to travel the world (China, India, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, New Zealand, Australia etc..) and explore my own methods of self-education.
My twenties and early thirties were spent learning many things which have proven to be useless at this point in my life, such as how to carve an apple into a pipe or how to drink a “bar mistake” quickly without being seen by management. After many years traveling domestically and abroad I decided to take all of my worldly knowledge to Asheville, NC, lock myself in my basement with a bunch of art supplies and see what happens. What was once a hobby has now turned into a career.
I enjoy the unexpected, art which can make you think, but also make you smile. I enjoy exercising my imagination the way many people enjoy doing a crossword puzzle. Picasso once said, “All children are artists, the trick is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” I simply chose not to grow up.
My paintings, if executed properly, should speak for themselves without the need for explanation. However, I relish in knowing that each person will interpret the same image a little differently and I’m happy with that.
If you have questions, concerns or simply need a hug you can contact me at my website.
Thank you!
