Path to Nowhere
by Talya Johnson
Title
Path to Nowhere
Artist
Talya Johnson
Medium
Painting - Oil
Description
There are just two weeks in June when the Eklutna wildflower fields in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley are washed with ultra-violet hues of irises. Prickly roses, Shooting Stars, and Chocolate Lilies provide lovely touches of contrast to the display. While quite visible from the highway, vehicles zoom past at 65 miles per hour, their drivers seemingly unaware of the miracle quickly passing them by.
Every summer, the Painted Ladies and I journey into the fields several times to paint en plein air (a French term meaning in open air). As I painted this scene, with the barely visible, overgrown path, I contemplated my own painting journey. There are times when this less traveled journey can seem a path to nowhere, yet to those who persevere, the path leads to places of beauty that few others will discover.
The original is a 9 by 12 inch oil painting on linen archival board. It is an impressionist depiction of the Eklutna flats in Alaska during full bloom in June. It was painted on site, and completed in my studio. The reproduction is sure to bring a breath of an Alaskan summer into your home or office. The painting was donated to the KAKM Public Television auction of 2011, and was auctioned live for $1200.00 to a lucky and happy bidder.
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August 31st, 2012
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Diamante Lavendar
Congratulations! Your wonderful art is being featured in Emotive Art Group! Please take a moment to visit the group and archive your work under the feature discussion link provided! ~Diamante
Alex Mir
Congratulations, Talya! Your outstanding Painting is now featured in the 100 Favorite group! L/F/Ig
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #16 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
HH Photography of Florida
This is so beautiful. Nominated for a SPECIAL FEATURE in the 1000 Views On 1 Image group. L/fv/pin
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Congratulations. Your wonderful painting is now featured on Over 3000 Views home page. I am proud to display your talents. Please post it in the appropriate discussion threads for more exposure.
Murray Rudd
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group 'Promote Your Work Here and Get Noticed.' To ensure your feature remains available over time, post your featured image(s) in the Group's featured image archive (l/f and pinned, www.pinterest.ca/tendrelimages/01-promote-your-work-here-get-noticed/)
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!" Sharing on Facebook Group - Images That Excite You!
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Felipe Adan Lerma
Wonderful rendition of color and form, Talya- it literally shimmers with the exuberance of early spring! Congratulations on the very successful auction! like/fav! :)