Tonja Opperman Art Collections
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Artwork by Tonja Opperman
Each image may be purchased as a canvas print, framed print, metal print, and more! Every purchase comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Indications of Wilderness by Tonja Opperman
Waiting by Tonja Opperman
Yellowstone Summer by Tonja Opperman
What's Her Story? by Tonja Opperman
August in Montana by Tonja Opperman
The Morning After by Tonja Opperman
Fire's Reflection by Tonja Opperman
Wall of Flame by Tonja Opperman
Aerial Recon by Tonja Opperman
Under the Lucky Stars by Tonja Opperman
Black Sand Basin by Tonja Opperman
A Welcome Rain in Fire Camp by Tonja Opperman
Vermillion Sky by Tonja Opperman
Forest Glow #5 by Tonja Opperman
Friendly Flames by Tonja Opperman
Force of Nature by Tonja Opperman
The Super Worm Moon by Tonja Opperman
Open Pines 2 by Tonja Opperman
Intensity by Tonja Opperman
Firing Operations by Tonja Opperman
Forest Glow #3 by Tonja Opperman
Backcountry Beargrass by Tonja Opperman
Forest Glow #2 by Tonja Opperman
Yellowstone Smoke Column by Tonja Opperman
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About Tonja Opperman
Hello....I'm a full-time wildland fire professional working as a fire analyst for all federal land management agencies nationwide. I fell backwards into this line of work after earning a degree in Forestry, but haven't looked back because it's a fulfilling career that's allowed me to visit exciting places for fire assignments and meet really wonderful people in the wildland fire community. I've held wildland fire or fire ecology positions in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, the Bitterroot National Forest in Montana, in Christchurch New Zealand, and Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. I help managers make good decisions about ongoing wildfires by predicting fire spread and behavior one day or several weeks out. My job involves fire science, knowing the 'art' of fire, and some computer wizardry. I currently live in Montana.
When I'm not working, I paint, run, ski, or garden. I've been painting since I was in high school, but only recently have taken the advice to paint what I love and this has made all the difference for me. I know that fire can indeed be destructive, but in the natural environment, fire means renewal, regrowth, and a diverse landscape patchwork. Most of my art work is water-based--either pure watercolor, gouache, acrylic, or a combination. However, I recently started painting in wax (encaustic), which is fun because I get to use a flaming torch! Thanks for stopping by to see my work.