Looking back at 2019
The past couple of years I’d not been able to focus on art as much because I started a new business (a Pilates studio). However, 2019 was highlighted by two things that meant a lot to me art-wise. The first was getting published in (and on the cover of!) ONLY magazine and the second was being published in Escape into Life.
The May issue of ONLY magazine featured my work inside as well as on the cover. I was so delighted and honored. ONLY is an amazing and inspiring magazine of mobile art featuring the best mobile artistry the world over.
In July I was featured in the “New Artist Watch” column of one of my favorite online literary and arts magazine, Escape into Life. It had been a dream come true to be featured with them. I’d admired the international works they’d presented for years. To see the whole feature, click here.
My Pilates studio will be expanding in 2020, but I hope I will have more time than last year to create with and be inspired by other artists. And maybe just maybe I’ll have a few features, too…
Melissa D. Johnston Art 
What wonderful events in your life this past year! Trusting 2020 to bring even more for such a multitalented woman & my beautiful daughter!
Thank you, Mom, and thank you for your steadfast support. I wouldn’t have made it (meant in so many ways) without it. ❤️