Abby Johnston is a certified sound therapist, trained metalsmith, discerning dabbler, and a curious soul who has a deep love of storytelling. For someone who cannot remember how to craft a good joke, her writing has earned her international exposure as the author of highly acclaimed artist monographs of distinguished Maine artists, and as an illustrator of educational books for children as well as practical books on contemporary craft.
After slinging a sawframe and hammer at Maine College of Art & Design, Abby developed her publishing chops at Brynmorgen Press, the prestigious publisher founded by Tim McCreight. She has since pursued other arts related professions such as running the front and back of the house of her own custom frame shop/art gallery as well as serving as studio photographer to local artists and makers. She has returned to publishing by establishing her own boutique company, Wild Chi Press, that specializes in books and media that explore the intersection of science, art, and spirituality. Abby is also a contributing writer for the emerging online magazine, Botanica Lifestyle.
Abby currently builds community in Southern Maine where she serves as board chair for the Wild Seed Project, and provides a bridge between the creative and healing arts to the human experience. When she’s not in the studio, you will find her interacting with the natural world through tasting, wandering, and making things.