Snow Laden - winter snow covered trees
by Talya Johnson
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10.000 x 8.000 inches
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Title
Snow Laden - winter snow covered trees
Artist
Talya Johnson
Medium
Painting - Impressionist Oil Painting On Board
Description
There are many months during our long dark cold winters in Alaska, when it is impossible to go painting en plein air (a French term for painting in open air). This is a particularly difficult time for the an impressionist artist that enjoys painting from life.
The clever artists of Plein air Painters of Alaska have figured out a fun solution by gathering once a week at a local church that kindly donated their space. They use a large projector and take turns projecting photos taken during the year. All the members paint the projected image as if we were standing in the place.
As I painted these heavily snow laden trees, I could almost feel the weight pressing upon them. Many looked as if they would break if any more snow gathered. Yet, I know from experience that these are the hardiest of threes! They will bear their heavy burdens steadfastly, until, at last, spring arrives and they can stretch their strong limbs again toward the sky and the sun that resurrects them and saves them from their burden. Likewise, when my own trials feel too heavy, I take strength from the image of these courageous, hardy trees, and quietly rejoice that I need not wait to cast my own burdens to the Lord.
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January 2nd, 2013
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Comments (51)
Laurel Adams
Tayla, CONGRATULATIONS on your Win in SNOW LANDSCAPE PAINTING CONTEST - YAY!, SO WELL DESERVED
Hanne Lore Koehler
Awesome painting, Talya! Congratulations on your SNOW LANDSCAPE PAINTING contest win! L/F/Voted
Hiroko Stumpf
Congratulations Talya, on your 1st place win in the " SNOW LANDSCAPE PAINTING" Contest for this beautiful painting!
Laurel Adams
Gorgeous, gorgeous, GORGEOUS!, Tanya!…i FEEL the crisp crunch of the snow in deep woods and smell the fresh air! You obviously LOVE snow like I do!…such a WONDERful painting ! Thank you for my glimpse of beauty today!
Rob MacArthur
Again, an incredibly beautiful, captivating image. As one who has lived in the far north (Dawson City, Yukon), I can relate to your comments about the Alaskan winter.
Claire Bull
WOW Talya this is gorgeous ! As usual... your work is very inspiring. It has been a tough winter here too but very beautiful and you have captured the beauty of winter so perfectly - F/V for sure
R W Goetting
Wonderfully expressive, infinite variation in the cool colors..........excellent work Talya!! LF!!