Image Description
Colorful Alaskan landscape painting of a boy flying a dragon kite in the Palmer hay flats with mountains rising in the distance. This oil painted original Alaska landscape is painted in a style inspired by French impressionism by Oregon contemporary artist Talya Johnson.
Behind the Canvas
A boy faces his flying dragon kite on a warm sunny day, at the Palmer Hay flats park. Majestic mountains flank the open wild flower field, as the wind dances through the green and golden grass. For those just looking in, it is a sweet and calming landscape of the endless hours afforded during the midnight sun of Alaskan summers. Those with eyes that see and ears that hear will slowly pick up on the significance of the symbols represented.
The Palmer hay flats, not far from the Ekluta tidal flats, aren't only a place of refuge and sanctuary to the local and migrating birds, but to my family as well. As I watched my son fly his dragon kite I was struck by his courage. Life has not been easy for him, and trials seem to continue to compound upon him. Yet, he faces his dragon squarely it the monumental attempt to balance flight with direction.
Artistic home decor, Wall art prints, and gifts featuring this fine art oil painting of are available for purchase, A print of this original painting will bring courage and peace into your home as you face your own dragons.
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.
