Aquatic Life Paintings on Display at National Seashore

COURTESY OF GREG JOHNSON
A painting by Greg Johnson titled “Three Amigos.”

EASTHAM – Paintings of aquatic life will be on display this month at the Cape Cod National Seashore’s Salt Pond Visitor Center.

The exhibit is part of the seashore’s “Perspectives: Seeing Cape Cod National Seashore through Art” series which features the work of artists who have captured the essence of the national seashore.

This month’s exhibit will feature acrylic paintings from artist Greg Johnson.

The pieces immerse attendees into the water with paintings of the regions aquatic life including whales and dolphins.

Johnson studied art at Ohio Wesleyan and the University of New Hampshire and is a self-taught painter.

His work is displayed in galleries, private homes, libraries, banks, coffee shops and local business offices.

The aquatic life Johnson paints represents spirituality, peace and freedom.

Johnson recently opened a gallery and studio in East Orleans.

The Salt Pond Visitor Center is located on Nauset Road in Eastham and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.