ROB JOHNS

Where Art & Science Converge

As an artist and professional ecologist, I bring competing imperatives to my oil paintings.

Science is compelled to fill all knowledge gaps with explanation; art intentionally leaves spaces into which the viewer can bring something of themselves.

That tension is at the heart of my work.

My Story
  • Oil painting of a moose submerging in water at dusk, Atlantic Canada wildlife art by Rob Johns
    Evening Moose Dip, Oil on 16×24″ panel, 2025
  • Oil painting looking upward through a forest canopy toward the sun, rendered in pointillist style. Tall tree trunks converge toward bright sunlight filtering through dense foliage in reds, greens, yellows, and blues
    Egan Falls Canopy, 2026, Oil on 24×26″ panel, $1195
  • Oil painting of a bee on a flower in morning light, forest insect ecology art by Rob Johns
    Morning Visitor, Oil on 10×12″ panel, 2024
  • Oil painting of a black-capped chickadee perched on a branch, Atlantic Canada bird art by Rob Johns
    Majestic Chickadee, Oil on 10×12″ panel, 2024
  • Oil painting of a grizzly bear emerging from water, close-up wildlife portrait by Rob Johns
    Grizzly Soak, Oil on 12×16″ panel, 2024
  • Oil painting of a dragonfly with luminous wings, forest insect art by Rob Johns
    Wings of Radiance, Oil on 9×16″ panel, 2024
  • Oil painting of a largemouth bass underwater, Atlantic Canada freshwater fish art by Rob Johns
    Largemouth’s Refuge, Oil on 14×18″ panel, 2024
  • Oil painting of a barn owl portrait referencing dawn and dusk activity patterns, forest ecology art by Rob Johns
    Crepuscular, Oil on 12×16″ panel, 2026 $295

New Collection

This was my most recent collection recently exhibited at the Capital Art Sale in Fredericton, New Brunswick (May 6-11, 2026).

A total of 28 original paintings were sold, though a handful have yet to find a home. Check out “Available” under the “Paintings” tab for details.

Thanks to everyone who came out to chat and engage, it’s my favourite part of these events!

Upcoming Events

St. Martin’s Plein Air Art Festival

June 12-14, 2026

THIS WEEKEND!

I’ll be plein air painting on site in gorgeous St. Martin’s with new and old artist friends.

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Summer Plein Air Painting

Summer, 2026

Keep an eye out on my website, I’ll be posting available plein air paintings all summer (once they are dried and framed)

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Capital Art Sale

TBD December, 2026

Fredericton’s Annual Art event near the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge.

I’ll be there live painting!

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I reside on the unceded lands of the Wolastoqiyik, guided by the Peace and Friendship Treaties.