About the Artist
Roger Hayden Johnson has been painting since the age of ten, when he begged his parents to buy him a set of oil paints after watching the movie "Lust for Life," in which Kirk Douglas played the role of Vincent Van Gogh. He taught himself to paint the landscapes near the small Iowa farm where he grew up. He later studied art at Central College in Pella, Iowa, and earned a master's degree in art and art history at the University of Northern Iowa and a Master of Fine Arts degree in drawing and painting at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
Recent News
Raitman Art Galleries in Vail is kicking off the summer season with an exciting father/daughter show featuring Roger Hayden Johnson and Anna Elise Johnson. Come meet both artists in the Vail Village location July 5th! The show features Roger's latest beautiful paintings of wooden fishing skiffs along with Anna Elise's imagined landscapes. In her works, Anna Elise mimics natural forces like wind erosion and the flow of water to create a surreal sense of depth and reality.
Posted June 27, 2025Roger Hayden Johnson's beautiful boat paintings will hang in the Marshall Gallery as part of Scottsdazzle, Scottsdale's two-month-long signature event designed to bring the community together in a festive way. Scottsdazzle offers celebrations, shopping, dining, and unique holiday events like the Marshall Gallery's artwalk. Join Roger at a "Meet & Greet" opening on December 12th from 5 to 9 p.m!
Posted November 21, 2024