Original Works — Fine Art by AJ
My current body of work is now focused on 19th-century realism. Each portrait is an original work and an original concept, created with different goals in mind: from the elegance and softness of the feminine in The Fisherman’s Daughter to the bold, expressive brushstrokes of The Pipe Smoker. Follow along as I complete each unique work of art.
The Young Courtesan
Original Acrylic Painting
12″ × 16″ — Canvas Panel (Unframed)
By Alex Johnson | Fine Art by AJ
The Young Courtesan is a narrative portrait inspired by 19th-century realism, exploring character, atmosphere, and quiet suggestion rather than overt display. Set within an intimate interior, the figure is surrounded by symbols of leisure and temptation — soft lamplight, wine, lace, and shadow — all contributing to a moment suspended in time. Read more about The Young Courtesan.
The Fisherman’s Daughter
Acrylic on Canvas Panel
Size: 18’x24″
The Fisherman’s Daughter explores the quiet strength and softness of the feminine through the lens of 19th-century realism. Set against a muted coastal backdrop, the portrait captures a moment of stillness shaped by life near the water where resilience and grace exist side by side.
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The Pipe Smoker
Acrylic on Canvas Panel
Size: 18’x24″
The Pipe Smoker is an expressive portrait inspired by the grit and character found in 19th-century realism. Painted with bold, confident brushstrokes, the piece focuses on texture, movement, and the quiet strength of its subject.
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Bellamy’s Flowers
Original Acrylic Painting
Fine Art by AJ – Alex Johnson
Bellamy’s Flowers is an original acrylic painting that captures a quiet, intimate still-life moment. A softly rounded ceramic vase holds a loose arrangement of pale blossoms, resting atop a warm wooden surface.
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Cloudlight
11 x 14 inches — Acrylic on Canvas
“Cloudlight” captures the moment the sky feels alive—when shifting clouds, rolling wind, and a burning sun all collide in a single surge of motion. The swirling atmosphere pulls the viewer upward while the grounded landscape anchors the scene with strength and stability.
Golden Path Through the Trees
18 x 24 inches — Acrylic on Canvas
“Golden Path Through the Trees” is a bold, energetic landscape driven by movement and intention. The painting leads the eye down a twisting, sunlit path framed by rugged, wind-bent trees that rise like sentinels on either side. Strong brushwork and swirling sky patterns give the scene an almost electric momentum, pulling the viewer forward as if the road itself is alive.
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Autumn Road
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 10″ x 10″
Description:
A vivid exploration of color and movement, Autumn Road captures the quiet energy of dusk settling over the hills. Layers of violet, rose, and cobalt swirl across the sky, echoing the rhythm of the winding road below.
Autumn Path to the Lake
Medium: Acrylic on canvas panel
Size: 11″ x 14″ (framed in premium deep wood frame)
A luminous original landscape by AJ, Autumn Path to the Lake celebrates the harmony between motion and stillness in nature. A winding path leads toward a distant lake and misty blue mountains, framed by trees glowing in tones of gold, amber, and crimson.
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Autumn Road to the Highlands
Medium: Acrylic on canvas panel
Size: 8″ x 10″ (framed in a quality distressed teal and bronze frame)
An original work by AJ, Autumn Road to the Highlands captures the quiet majesty of the Appalachian hills in the glow of a fading day.
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Woman at a Piano
Medium: Acrylic on canvas panel
Size: 8″ x 10″ (framed)
Inspired by Giovanni Boldini’s graceful 19th-century composition, AJ reimagines Woman at a Piano through a vivid, modern lens. The scene retains Boldini’s spirit of movement and elegance.
