BIO: Marilyn LowneyJohnson is an artist and art educator who, for many years, assisted in teaching art to young artists in Philadelphia, PA. She exhibited in juried group shows in galleries in 21 states; in online galleries; and as artist of the month (after international competition) in View Point Gallery, Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada. Awards in juried shows include honorable mentions. She is a signature member of the National Association of Women Artists. She was awarded a solo online show on Exhibizone through Biafarin Online Gallery.

Artist Statement: In Tales of a Consulting Detective, Sherlock Holmes said: “You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear.” I take my camera out. I may choose a subject; I may think “that would make a great picture”; I may visit a new place or one I’ve seen before. I want to observe and to present things in a way that causes the viewer to stop and observe. We have the technology to immediately capture whatever is in front of us. The challenge is for people to slow down; to question whether there is only one way to look at something; and to search for new meaning in something they may have seen before.