aimee youmans, Gustavus, Alaska USA 'Raven releases the moon and stars' (Click image to pop-up an enlargement) Artist's comments ... My print tells the story of Raven, freeing the moon and stars up through the smokehole of the house where they were kept in a box, thus lighting the night sky for the first time.Dale DeArmond specialized in black & white woodblock and wood etchings,and produced a large collection illustrating the native mythology of Alaska. My first class in woodblock was taken in Sitka, Alaska, where Dale graciously mentored many young artists after her retirement to the Pioneer's Home there. This print is a tribute to her style and study, while the subject is dedicated to my friend and neighbor, the artist Carole Baker, who has always generously shared tools and provided encouragement to light my way. If you wish to offer some feedback on this print, you may do so using this form. (Your input will be sent directly to the artist's email address, and will not be seen by anybody else ...) Your name: Email address: Positive points ... Suggestions for improvement... General comments on the print ... When you have filled in all the info, press the left button to send it in.
aimee youmans, Gustavus, Alaska USA
'Raven releases the moon and stars'
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Artist's comments ...
My print tells the story of Raven, freeing the moon and stars up through the smokehole of the house where they were kept in a box, thus lighting the night sky for the first time.Dale DeArmond specialized in black & white woodblock and wood etchings,and produced a large collection illustrating the native mythology of Alaska. My first class in woodblock was taken in Sitka, Alaska, where Dale graciously mentored many young artists after her retirement to the Pioneer's Home there. This print is a tribute to her style and study, while the subject is dedicated to my friend and neighbor, the artist Carole Baker, who has always generously shared tools and provided encouragement to light my way.
Dale DeArmond specialized in black & white woodblock and wood etchings,and produced a large collection illustrating the native mythology of Alaska. My first class in woodblock was taken in Sitka, Alaska, where Dale graciously mentored many young artists after her retirement to the Pioneer's Home there. This print is a tribute to her style and study, while the subject is dedicated to my friend and neighbor, the artist Carole Baker, who has always generously shared tools and provided encouragement to light my way.
If you wish to offer some feedback on this print, you may do so using this form. (Your input will be sent directly to the artist's email address, and will not be seen by anybody else ...)
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