Jan Johnston

My parents had no idea where my passion for being creative came from, but I think it started when my dad dropped me on my head as a baby. I don't think anyone can prove my theory, but I'm sticking with it because it's a good story.

Anyway, I'm a graphic designer by schooling and trade, but I prefer to satisfy my independent artistic and creative streak in other ways. Graphic design is a great career, but I'd prefer working for myself instead of for "Joe Marketing Director". It never failed, when I delivered my designs, the client will change colors or fonts to something like Times Roman...oh, so 1980's. I would say that 60% of my career has been "suck it up buttercup" and make the change...so unsatisfying!

I always wanted to move away from print and webdesign to something else, something I could direct and produce myself. This curiosity led me to learn surface pattern design. Pattern design is a technique for designing patterns for fabrics, wallpaper, home decor, products and more. This move from logos, websites and brochures opened up a new and exciting opportunity.

Thus, Jan Johnston Artworks was born! I finally found an outlet for my passion as an independent artisan. Designing beautiful patterns and turning them into products to beautify your world. This new direction checks all the blocks for me!

That's my story. I'm sure it isn't the end but I sure hope you take a look at my designs and find something to buy!

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