Image Description
Original modern portrait painting of a beautiful young woman with a vintage pink dress and floral tattoo by Oregon impressionist and modern portrait artist Talya Johnson.
Behind the Canvas
I was honored to have Girl with Flower Tattoo selected for the Art Muse Contest Emerging Artist Finalist Award and the Jack Meier Gallery Representation Award Finalist! Thank you so much Art Muse Contest, Jack Meier Gallery, and judge David Boyd! Also a big thank you goes out to model Samantha Matthews VanGorder and Beehive Beauty Shop as well as my Painted Ladies partners Karen Mattson and Karen Whitworth who helped make this the model session for this painting possible. Here is what the Judge had to say: ”I feel like the model is looking into my soul! Not an easy thing to capture with paint. The brushwork is free yet deliberate and I really love the dominant red color scheme that ties in with the rose tattoo and the little pops of green to lead the eye around the image. Very well orchestrated.”
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.
