Writing to See logo

Writing to See

by Michael Chesley Johnson

Writing to See

About the Substack

I write to see--to understand. I write articles for magazines--mostly art magazines--but also essays, poetry and, of course, I keep a journal. And the occasional novel. Bear with me while I try to get a grip on the world through this Substack.

Free Subscription Benefits

  • Everything! But you are welcome to pay as a way of saying "thank you" for my writing.

Paid Subcription Benefits

  • "Writing to See" is free! But you are welcome to pay as a way of saying "thank you" for my writing.
  • PLUS I will send you a free copy (PDF version) of my young adult sci-fi novel, DREAM SECTOR.

Paid Subscription Plans

  • $55 a year
  • $5 a month

About Michael Chesley Johnson

I'm a landscape painter, and I also write for magazines like Artists Magazine and Pastel Journal. I'm the author of some books, including Beautiful Landscape Painting Outdoors: Mastering Plein Air. I also just...write.

Is this your Substack? Submit changes.

Writing to See's recommended Substacks

AI: A Guide for Thinking Humans logo
Melanie Mitchell

AI: A Guide for Thinking Humans

I write about interesting new developments in AI.

60K+
free subscribers
Robert Reich logo
Robert Reich

Robert Reich

Daily newsletter exposing where power lies โ€” and how it's used and abused

10K+
paid subscribers
1.1M+
free subscribers
Patti Smith logo
Patti Smith

Patti Smith

The reader is my notebook

1000+
paid subscribers
231K+
free subscribers
Painting to See logo
Michael Chesley Johnson

Painting to See

I've been a pro artist for nearly 25 years, and I've learned a lot along the way. In Painting to See, I'll share what I've learned -- and since I'm still learning, you can expect to learn along with me! Also news on workshops, retreats and books.

3K+
free subscribers
Slow Scottish Stories  logo
Molly Ella

Slow Scottish Stories

Slow stories from the Scottish Highlands. The perfect quiet community to help simplify your life, leave your phone behind, hone your creativity, swap seasonal book recommendations and immerse yourself in nature. So grab a cuppa and come on inโ€ฆ

100+
paid subscribers
16K+
free subscribers