Where every mark
is intentional
April Johnson is a fine artist whose relationship with paint began long before her formal education. Growing up immersed in the natural landscapes of the American South and Midwest, she developed an eye for the quiet drama in everyday subjects — the way afternoon light falls on a dog's coat, the architectural precision of a fern frond, the mood of water at dusk.
She earned her Associate of Arts from Miami Dade College in 2005 before completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Florida in 2007. Her academic training grounded an already intuitive practice in compositional rigor, color theory, and the historical lineage of Western painting. She has exhibited continuously since 2004.
Today April works from her studio in Glen Flora, Wisconsin, accepting commissions for pet portraits, botanical studies, landscapes, and large-scale statement pieces for residential and commercial spaces. Business clients and institutions are welcome — formal invoicing and ACH payment available via contact@anylystudio.com.
“The best commissions feel like collaborations. I want to paint what's already in your mind.”
— April Johnson
Education
- BFA · University of Florida, 2007
- AA · Miami Dade College, 2005
Practice
- 18+ years professional fine art
- Acrylic · Oil · Watercolor · Mixed Media
- Commissions & originals
Exhibitions
- Exhibiting since 2004
- Group & solo shows
- Private collections nationwide
Studio
- Glen Flora, Wisconsin
- Ships nationwide (US only)
- contact@anylystudio.com
The Practice
Medium & Materials
April works primarily in acrylic and oil on canvas, with studies in watercolor, gouache, and mixed media. Each piece begins with thorough reference work and compositional sketches before paint touches the surface.
Commission Process
Every commission begins with a consultation. April works closely with collectors to understand their vision, preferred palette, and intended space — then translates those inputs into a piece built to last generations.
Collectors
April's work lives in private collections across the United States. Business clients receive formal invoicing and ACH payment options. For corporate or institutional inquiries, reach out at contact@anylystudio.com.
2004
First public exhibition
2005
AA — Miami Dade College
2007
BFA — University of Florida
2010s
18+ years continuous practice
2026
Anyly Studio online
Work With April
Ready to commission an original piece? View the portfolio or begin a commission inquiry. Business clients — invoicing and ACH available at contact@anylystudio.com.