Inspired by the art of the native Alaskan tribes, this is my "Orca", also known as "Blackfish" to the tribes of the Pacific Northwest. As with the majority of my pencil drawings, it was intended for use on matboards as I frame my photographs of Alaska. However, I had so many request to offer my drawings as individual, stand-alone prints, they took on a life on their own.
Blackfish is perhaps the most important creature in Haida culture, and equally revered in Tlingit culture because of his apparent love of humans. He is an important medicine animal to the Native American tribes of the Northwest Coast and represents an extremely powerful force of nature, deadly and terrifying to every creature except man, whom he is said to look after and care for. There are many variations to the stories and the exact details differ widely depending on the storyteller, but the main theme of the story is always the same. Considered by many to be perhaps the most important "spirit animal", the Kwakiutl tribes believed that the souls of marine hunters turned into killer whales upon their death, just as the souls of forest hunters turned into wolves.
Available in Canvas, Metal, and Acrylic Prints
All prints are available as a Handcrafted Custom Framed Print - I love custom orders!
Any print can be combined with a handcrafted, custom hardwood frame with or without a companion mat board.
Pictured are three styles of handcrafted moulding I currently produce, but I'm always open to new ideas and always working on my own new framing concepts.
Art Deco Mahogany: Any species of light colored wood with the rough bark left intact on the sides. I add Art Deco corner devices, and a high-gloss Mahogany finish. A unique contrast between the rough bark and the high-gloss finish for an intriguing presentation.
Art Deco Cherry w/Black Walnut: These frames are made from Cherry, which darkens over time, and uses Art Deco corner devices made of Black Walnut in varying arrangements.
Black Walnut: This Black Walnut moulding is clean, elegant and minimal, setting off the artwork nicely.
Although printed mat boards are one of my trademarks, the mat may also be clear of imagery and in its pristene condition.
Finally, I use anti-reflective, UV-resistent, museum-quality glass or acrylic to cover and protect my prints.
Please call me to discuss your project: 509-327-3182
e: scott@scottbassettstudios.com
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