c.1966, acrylic on board, 40cm x 59cm
Concept illustration for Willie Landels, Art Director and then Editor at Queen (now Harpers Bazaar) magazine. Johnson’s signature abstract lines add dynamism and a sense of movement to the couple. This sculptural, animated quality was liked by Landels who had Nevertheless, he advised “more detail – more precision” if Johnson wanted to win more fashion illustration work. Landels and Johnson developed a productive professional partnership
