A true artist, Michael Johnathon is always creating unique projects to present to his fans.
The Painter is a perfect example of this; Johnathon recorded the album after completing 43 oil paintings in his home’s art studio after the pandemic reared its ugly head.
The album is a tribute to Vincent Van Gogh, who influenced Johnathon’s interest in art. But as usual with Johnathon, it is more. When the pandemic descended, he explains, “All touring stopped. The business of music stopped. But art is born of isolation, so during this isolated, quiet time, an artist supposedly should do their best work …To me,