About Talya Johnson
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Education
2018 - 2020
Oregon College of Art and Craft
2010 - 2010
Scottsdale Artists School
2009 - 2009
Gerhartz Studio
2008 - 2008
Scottsdale Artists School
Awards
2011
Scottsdale Artists’ School Best and Brightest
2010
Scottsdale Artists’ School Best and Brightest
2008
RayMar Art Competition
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Event: Cruising with the Painted Ladies
Dates: 28 Jul 2014 - 31 Jul 2014
Six Woman Art Show featuring former Alaskans: Kristy Tracy, Karen Whitworth, Talya Johnson, Karen Mattson, Jennifer Bowman, Sandra Strohschein
Displaying works of art from their Plein Air Cruise to Alaska!
"A Gathering of Girlfriends"
Event: 2nd Annual Great Alaskan Plein air Retreat Soirée
Dates: 30 Jun 2013 - 31 Jul 2013
Group exhibition of all participants of The Great Alaskan Plein Air retreat. Month long exhibition of Painted Ladies paintings.
Event: 5th Annual Plein Air Weekend Benefit
Dates: 28 Jul 2012 - 29 Jul 2012
Juried annual plein air weekend art show to raise funds for Claire House, a local shelter for women and children. Exhibited in the same booth as Karen Whitworth.
Event: Heaven and Earth
Dates: 2 Sep 2011 - 30 Sep 2011
Two woman show with Marie Green
Event: 4th Annual Plein air Weekend Benefit
Dates: 23 Jul 2011 - 24 Jul 2011
Juried annual plein air weekend art show to raise funds for Claire House, a local shelter for women and children. Exhibited in the same booth as Karen Whitworth.
Event: Plein air in the Garden with the Painted Ladies
Dates: 27 May 2011 - 19 Aug 2011
Weekly Friday exhibition of members of the Painted Ladies at the Museum gardens. Public was welcomed to paint with the Painted Ladies
Event: No Way but Up
Dates: 12 Nov 2010 - 30 Nov 2010
Paintings by Talya Johnson and Karen Whitworth
Reception with:
Book signing by MaryLou R. Vanderburg
Live music by Liu-Hsiu Kuo
Event: Local Color, Two Woman Exhibition
Dates: 2 Oct 2009 - 1 Nov 2009
Local Color, Two Woman Exhibition of Talya Johnson and Kimberly Bustillos
Event: First Friday Solo Exhibit
Dates: 7 Nov 2008 - 5 Dec 2008
First Friday Solo Exhibit at Artist Rose Gallery in Anchorage, Alaska
Event: Two Woman Show at Pia's
Dates: 1 May 2008 - 2 May 2008
Open House and exhibit with Amber Johnson
Event: First Friday Solo Exhibit
Dates: 1 Feb 2008 - 7 Mar 2008
Featured artist exhibit at Arctic Poppy Boutique, Anchorage, Alaska
Biography
I believe that art is a universal language. It glorifies our diversity, yet reminds us of our similarity. It anchors down what is and hints at what may be. The hints of my future were first ignited while watching my mother paint. The flame fueled by passionate mentors, and inspiring artists has now become impossible to extinguish.
Fine art painting and portraiture is my pursuit of intelligence, truth, and human connectedness. In creating artwork, I look for the deeper layers, metaphors, and stories that are just beyond the surface everyday vision.
I paint and sketch from life whenever possible. The experience of being present in the with my subject is imperative to my painting process. Through the paint I speak to humanity. I share a thought, a memory, an insight. I try to capture the essence of my subject through color, texture, rhythm, or movement. I celebrate life’s perfect moments on canvas, thick with paint, and mixed with my heart.
