Tualatin, OR
$130.00
Title
Common Threads - Divine Feminine In Silk Red Dress
Artist
Talya Johnson
Medium
Painting - Impressionist Oil Painting On Linen
Description
I was so drawn to this model's strength, to the line of her red silk gown, her beautiful dancer's hands fiddling with peacock feathers that were part of the set-up. I simplified the colors to bring all the attention to the colors red and gold. It was a challenging painting to complete--outside of my comfort zone both in style and content.
To me, red has always symbolized both strength and mortality. It sybolizes the earth, the ground from which were created and which we will return to.
Gold is my color for divinity, perfection, or high value. It's also a color of power.
The circular patterns, "s" curves, and repeating shapes in the composition and placement of the flowers were all set to lead the viewers eyes, and cement the eternal nature of my subject. I attempted to point out, that no matter how divine our eternal natures, this mortal life will slip through all of our fingers. Yet, the divinity within each of will remain.
As the bloom and dreams of our youth fade, let us remember that common mortal and divine thread that knits us to one another, and to our Maker.
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August 16th, 2012
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Punta Gorda, FL - United States
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
Kharkiv - Ukraine
Congratulations, Talya! Your outstanding Painting is now featured in the 100 Favorite group! L/F/Ig
Portland, Or - United States
Like this painting alot! Design, color and paint working nicely together.
Farmington, UT - United States
It stops me in my tracks everytime I see it. Congratulations on your sale.
Oregon, Or - United States
My name is Elizabeth Scott from Oregon.. I actually observed my husband has been viewing your website on my laptop and i guess he likes your piece of work, I'm also impressed and amazed to have seen your various works too,You are doing a great job. I would like to receive further information about your piece of work and what inspires you.. Kindly confirm the availability for immediate sales.. An get back to me here Scottelizabeth456@gmail.com
Burlington, NJ - United States
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured in the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 1/10/17
Pune, Ma - India
Wonderful artwork. Gorgeous portrait with amazing mood and color rendering. Love the repetition of yellows and reds. Marvelous. Congratulations on your sale ! F
Pacific Northwest - United States
I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the wonderful and encouraging comments!! 😘
Collegeville, PA - United States
Absolutely stunning portrait Talya! Love your style! The pop of red is so amazing! Congratulations on your sale!
Edmonton, AB - Canada
I find the painting as you so beautifully describe and the description a blending of pure poetic art, each enhancing the other, Tayla!
Kennewick, WA - United States
Revisiting and enjoying the positive symbols of the divine that connect us. Wonderful amazing artwork!
Erie, PA - United States
The saturated reds are really eye-catching. Nice composition and execution, Talya!
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