Image Description
Original impressionist oil landscape painting painted en pein air with palette knife during the Oregon Lavender Festival by contemporary impressionist Talya Johnson.
Behind the Canvas
This impressionist plein air, palette knife painting was created during the annual Willamette Valley Lavender Festival at Lavender Lake farm in Independence, Oregon. A picturesque view of differing lavender varieties in full bloom, just before they were harvested. I used special reflective (always permanent) pigments in this painting that make the lavender sparkle under the right lighting conditions. The effect is impossible to replicate in photos and prints. The receding bushes, trees, mountains and hills also set the lavender to be front and center of this colorful paintings. Touches of pure red add warmth and excitement to the scene.
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.
