Image Description
An original oil painting of a little girl holding a basket of flowers by contemporary impressionist and modern portrait artist Talya Johnson.
Behind the Canvas
Betchya can't tell how much fun I had painting this?! All my children are boys, so when I found this little family of girls, I knew they would make the perfect models. Usually when I do a photo shoot, I let the models do whatever they always do until they forget I am there snapping a bajillion photos of them. On this beautiful summer day, I brought a few flowers with me, thinking the girls would enjoy them. I hit the jackpot! What a delight to watch them get out the dolls and carts and basket and toys and go straight to arranging the flowers. One of them, barely able to walk grabbed an enormous basket and toddled over to bring them to her mom. It was pure femininity in all its glory and strength.
I emphasized movement through the unusual composition, trying to make the lawn feel as if her little feet had just been there. I accentuated broken color in the impressionist style I have come to love.
This painting is perfect for a girl's room, healthcare office, children's lobby, or wherever a spot of youth and sunshine is called for.
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.
