Image Description
Original floral landscape painting of an Alaskan iris wildflower meadow and the Chugach Mountain range, painted in oil paint by contemporary fine artist, Talya Johnson.
Behind the Canvas
This particular field in Eklutna Flats, Anchorage County, Alaska is one of my favorite painting spots. Each June, thousands of wild irises burst into bloom. A lake of blue and violet blossoms bathing in the precious Alaskan sunlight, all under the stoic gaze of the Chugach Mountains. Mingling among the towering irises you can find many other wildflowers. Shooting stars and potentilla flowers are not uncommon. While irises have little natural scent, the air is flavored with the sweet from white yarrow. Summer sunshine and the chatter of insects gossiping in the underbrush lend a meditative atmosphere to this beautiful wildflower meadow.
Local color is an artist term for describing an object's innate color. For example the local color of grass is green. I enjoy describing shapes in the broken color of the light spectrum. Do to my Keratoconus, this is how I see. ordinary objects burst into halos of prismatic hues. The painting "Local Color" describes the full spectrum of how I see Alaska in the height of its glory.
The image of this original painting can be bought as a canvas art print and many other gift items. Tali's art prints are a perfect addition to your home decor or wall art collection
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.
