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Form of My Prayer - big sur inspired palette knife oil painting by talya johnson - Art Print
Form of My Prayer - big sur inspired palette knife oil painting
Impressionist Pink Roses Cotton Double Layer Fitted Face Covering
Fitted Face Coverings
Iris Foxfire - floral palette knife oil painting irises by talya johnosn - Art Print
Fine Art Prints
Fall Views - mt. hood autumn landscape - Art Print
Fall Views - mt. hood autumn landscape
Face Off - Boy facing his dragon kite - Art Print
Face Off - Boy facing his dragon kite
Face Masks
Duvet Covers
Dappled - light through tree canopy - Art Print
Dappled - light through tree canopy
Dance with Me - sunflower still life - Art Print
Dance with Me - sunflower still life bouquet
Dahlia Row - Art Print
Dahlia Row
Dahlia Evening - landscape oil painting of Swan Island Dahlia farm in Oregon - Art Print
Dahlia Evening - landscape dahlia painting of Swan Island Dahlia farm in Oregon
Crimson Hillside - plein air palette knife painting - Art Print
Crimson Hillside - plein air oil painting
Common Threads - Divine Feminine in silk red dress - Greeting Card
Common Threads - portrait of divine feminine
Fall Views - mt. hood autumn landscape - Framed Print
Catalog
Carry-All Pouches
photo of Wisteria Floral Draped Kimono Shawl Lightweight Ruana Cover Up Loungewear in Silk or Chiffon | Boho Aesthetic
Capelet Shawl Kimono
Tulip Princess - Impressionist Girl in Pink Dress With Orange Tulips - Canvas Print
Canvas Prints
Buried Treasure - Art Print
Buried Treasure
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Brandy's Sunflowers - still life on windowsill by Talya Johnson- Art Print
Brandy's Sunflowers - still life on windowsill
Bowls of Beauty - Alaskan peonies - Art Print
Bowls of Beauty - Alaskan peonies
Boogie Nites - Swan Island Dahlias - Art Print
Boogie Nites - Swan Island Dahlias
Blankets
Beyond the Orchards - Mt. Hood - Art Print
Beyond the Orchards: Mt. Hood
Best Friends - Art Print
Best Friends - still life vase garden flowers
Form of My Prayer - big sur inspired palette knife oil painting by talya johnson - Art Print
Beach Paintings
Modern impressionist still life painting of Casablanca lilies is glass vase with copper plate and cup in green, white and orange by Talya Johnson
Be Still - Casablanca Lilies with Copper
Athena - Art Print
Athena
At the Feet of Giants - Art Print
At the Feet of Giants
Form of My Prayer - big sur inspired palette knife oil painting - Greeting Card
Artistic Lifestyle Accessories
Artistic Home Decor Accessories
photo of women wearing Compression Leggings XS to XXL Plus sizes in floral pattern
Apparel
Alpha and Omega - Art Print
Alpha and Omega - Irises
Almost Ready - Portrait - Art Print
Almost Ready - oil painting of young woman in white
Sunrise Advancing - Mt. Hood Sunrise - Acrylic Print
Acrylic Prints
Fifty oil portrait paintings painted from life by Impressionist portrait artist Talya Johnson
Community Remains, BFA thesis

Many of Tali's portrait sitters have expressed how the intimate process of being painted was profoundly therapeutic. The portrait session is usually relaxing and self-affirming. Tali is uniquely committed to making commissioned portraits affordable and accessible. Her roll as a portraitist takes in many forms depending on the needs of her sitters. Indeed she’s inspired by concepts embedded within the study of sociology, anthropology, and psychology:  “As I listen to these extraordinary women and men tell their life stories, I play many roles. I am a mirror that reflects back their pain, their fears, and their victories. I am also the inquirer who asks the sometimes difficult questions, who searches for evidence and patterns. I am the companion on the journey, bringing my own story to the encounter, making possible an interpretive collaboration. I am the audience who listens, laughs, weeps, and applauds. I am the spider woman spinning their tales. Occasionally, I am the therapist who offers catharsis, support, and challenge, and who keeps track of emotional minefields. Most absorbing to me is the role of the human archaeologist who uncovers the layers of mask and inhibition in search of a more authentic representation of life experience!” ~Sarah Lawrence-Lightfoot

Community Remains was part of a virtual online exhibition at Disjecta Contemporary Art Center fo Pacific Northwest College of Art and Oregon College of Art and Craft (now closed).

Read the thesis in a four part blog series. The display includes Tali’s insightful self portrait that exudes the contemporary perspective of a woman artist. 

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Oregon impressionist artist Tali Johnson plein air oil painting in rose garden
Portland Oregon fine art painting

Formally a graphic designer and illustrator, visual artist Talya Johnson (Tali) is a fine art modern impressionist oil painter living in the Pacific Northwest. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) and Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) which is located in the Portland Oregon Pearl District of Portland. Tali's original contemporary art is largely figurative (though she also offers abstract art or abstract painting) and stylistically influenced by both Modern Impressionism and traditional Academic Realism. Ever vibrant, her colorful works of art are poignant and painterly accounts of her unique contemporary perspective. Whether creating an oil portrait, modern still life, or abstract landscape with a palette knife or sculpture, Tali believes in recording only what she herself has experienced first hand. Painting and drawing from life whenever possible she imbues her original artworks with a liminal dream-like quality that dances between realism and idealism.

Tali offers her original artworks for sale at reasonable prices, believing that original work should always be accessible to any art lover. Her passionate commitment to provide affordable art is unique amongst art gallery and independent artists alike instilling a sense of authenticity to all her artwork. Filled with color and light, Tali's original artwork, commissioned portraits, fine art prints, wall art, and unique home decor designs are cherished around the world by numerous art collectors. Believing that every artist should have access to creative expression, she enjoys mentoring beginning artists in traditional art techniques, teaching fine art classes, as well as digital photo-editing and self-marketing skills necessary for today's art world.

Talya is a member of several long-standing art organizations including Oregon Society of Artists, American impressionist Society, and Portrait Society of America. 

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Gold leaf gilding and egg tempura painting in Florence Italy for art conservation by artist Talya Johnson
Commitment to quality craftsmanship

Simply put, Talya Johnson makes art that will withstand the test of time. The enduring nature of pastel and original oil painting long interested this fine artist who is conceptually driven by idea of heirlooms and artifacts as an integral component to humanity's cultural evolution. A true artisan, her passion for her contemporary craft includes all the essential elements associated with commitment to quality: education from the best sources and artists (both formal and self-guided), attention to detail, years of honing her craft through trial and error, and a tenacious dedication to both the form, function and longevity of her works. In 2019 Tali had the privilege of studying Art Conservation in Florence Italy as part of her fine arts degree and to ensure her oil painting technique is modeled after time-honored traditional methods. While in art school Tali enjoyed experimenting with materials, and unconventional multi-media techniques, she only uses archival components for her fine art paintings original artwork for sale.Tali's fine artist ground substrates include linen, cotton canvas, hardboard, and 100% cotton rag papers. She uses adhesives that are always reversible. Known for her almost obsessive regard for color, Tali researches her pigments carefully to make sure she only uses lightfast oil paint that will remain saturated and vivid for decades to come.While primarily creating paintings alla prima (a wet into wet approach) Talya practices "fat over lean" when her works call for layering. This gives the painting surface needed flexibility that can withstand normal temperature and humidity variations. Her original oil paintings are finished with a synthetic varnish that does not yellow over time, and can be easily removed by conservators. Any art buyer can rest assured that when you purchase an original oil painting or commissioned portrait from Talya Johnson, you are acquiring an a lovingly crafted work of art that will be treasured for many generations to come, inscribing your own footprint into the annals of history.

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