Image Description
Original landscape oil painting of a dahlia garden from The Gorge White House near Mt. Hood Oregon, by contemporary impressionist Talya Johnson.
Behind the Canvas
The Gorge White House is a historic home and century-old farm that sports lovely orchards and fields of colorful flowers. Situated in the heart of the Hood River Valley, The Gorge White House has been a landmark on the Mount Hood Scenic Byway for over 100 years. It is also the traditional starting point for the Annual Pacific Northwest Plein air event.
I never tire of standing in the ever-changing flower fields of this beautiful family-owned farm. Bees hum happily darting from blossom to blossom with the scent of fruit trees or lavender in bloom. The morning I painted this started misty and atmospheric. The warmth of the September sun slowly burned through the mist illuminating and intensifying the colors of the dahlias. The more colors I brushed on to my board, the in the more colorful the scene became. Chasing bright saturated color in buttery oil paint provided moments of sheer focus and happiness.
Bring the joy and energy of Dahlia Row into your life today. The painting enlarges beautifully into fine art prints much larger than the original size. ~Tali
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.
