Image Description
Purple dahlias sway before a multicolor striped field extending toward a quaint farmhouse on a forested horizon. Boogie Nites Dahlia Art is an original oil landscape depicting Swan Island Dahlia farm painted on location by Oregon impressionist, Talya Johnson.
Behind the Canvas
I was utterly awestruck the day I painted at Swan Island Dahlias farm. The magnitude of so much color was overflow to my senses. Imagine the honor of being able to paint at such a farm in the height of bloom on a clear warm morning! I was there right after the festival and was free to photograph some references while avoiding the crowds this wonder of the world attracts! Does life get any better?
The variety in the foreground of this painting, Boogie Nites, had unreal color. I've never seen such a color in nature. Somewhere between true magenta and warm violet, with the sun turning the tippie-tips the strongest pink I've ever seen. Dahlia paintings are well suited to painterly abstraction, and I had a blast painting flowers at the festival.
This beautiful floral painting is a perfect addition to your home or office decor. Wall art or a gift of Tali's flower paintings is sure to bring summer cheer. Canvas art prints are available. If you want a little more texture, you can email me for information on commissioning an enhanced print. May you always enjoy the intense beauty of the summer dahlia harvest!!! ~Tali
Other original paintings and flower art of Swan Island Dahlia Farm by Talya Johnson include:
Trespassing Dahlia field landscape
Dahlia Evening - landscape oil painting of Swan Island Dahlia farm in Oregon
To grow beautiful dahlias yourself, be sure to visit Swan Island Dahlias
Swan Island Dahlias
Swan Island Dahlias, has been in business for over 88 years. They are the largest and leading dahlia grower in the United States. They are located in the town of Canby, in the rich soil of the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The farm was originally located in Portland, Oregon, with some buildings on Swan Island, which is where the farm's name was derived from.
Swan Island Dahlias hybridizes new varieties of dahlia flowers, planting over 10,000 seedlings each year. From those original seedlings, it takes about 4 to 5 years to offer a new seedling for sale. Each season they introduce from 5 to 15 new varieties increasing their selection all the time. They grow over 360 varieties on 40 acres that are open to the public during blooming season, and host the largest dahlia festival in the United States featuring over 400 dahlia arrangements during the festival.
Production & Printing
While my family and I handle the design and creation of each artwork, the printing and shipping processes are sometimes managed by professional partners who share my commitment to quality and ethics. I carefully vet all printing partners to ensure they meet my own standards of locality, rigorous environmental and labor standards.
- 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: My chosen printers use eco-friendly materials and practices, including sustainable inks and responsibly sourced wood and canvases. This commitment helps minimize the environmental impact of each print.
- 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: I collaborate with printing facilities that adhere to fair labor practices, ensuring that every person involved in the process is treated with respect and paid fairly.
By outsourcing to trusted professionals, we can focus on creating unique, high-quality art while ensuring that every step of the production process aligns with ethical standards.
