Image Description
A lively original oil painting depicting a still life scene of a sunflower bouquet by contemporary impressionist Talya Johnson.
Behind the Canvas
Enjoy this lively impressionist image of a yellow sun flower bouquet, violet and magenta dahlias, asters, a few precious heirlooms, and some fresh market lemons and deep purple plump grapes. This still life was painted in happiness and joy, amongst my best of friends. Art has found a way of reaching my closest, most intimate relationships.
The name of this original painting is derived from the lyrics of a favorites song. My paintings are often titled from my favorite music or literature. One art genre melting into another. In my painting you will notice particular attention given to the colour and texture of the object. Reflecting light on the vase and balancing the color of bright sun-flower petals with the darker background was a challenge, but the resulting picture was well worth the effort.
Good food, good people, good music, and a whole lot of oil paint. What a delightful late summer weekend with my Painted Ladies, Inc. partners. The fun was in the gathering, scoring a new vase and a bouquet of garden sunflowers at the market. Collaborating three different tastes in aesthetics into one cohesive sunflower still life. Dance with Me!
The juxtaposition of lively colour with old world chiaroscuro makes for happy teammates in this impressionist sunflower painting that would be at home in any room or office. ~Tali
"I am following Nature without being able to grasp her... I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers. " - Claude Monet
"I'm now painting with all the elan of a Marseillais eating soup, which won't surprise you when I tell you I'm painting large sunflowers." -artist Vincent Van Gogh
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.
