Image Description
A small child in a pink dress, back-lit within a lush garden of orange tulips. The sunlight arches across her hair as she looks toward the viewer. This painting is an original modern portrait by professional impressionist Talya Johnson.
Behind the Scenes
This was painted from photos I took during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. I'm an officer of Painted Ladies, Inc. which hosts a Plein air retreat at the Tulip Festival. During the retreat, my partners and I teach mini-workshops, provide marketing ideas, and hire models for live-painting and photographs. After my workshop was over I spotted this little girl who was completely enthralled with the Tulips. She kept her parents very busy darting from one field to another. I asked them for permission to photograph her and caught her right as her parents were speaking to her from behind me, reminding her not to pick the Tulips. Her adorable back-lit face along with the contrasts of the warm orange Tulips with her cool pink dress made for an exciting and playful image.
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.
