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Category: Uncategorized (3)
- Raven and the Orb of Light by: Adam Mills
  January 31, 2012, 19:30
  This hand engraved tag featuring Raven and the Orb of Light is one of the new hand engraved tags being carved by Adam Mills in Sterling Silver at Walker…
- On The Road In Ohio by: Chris Nowicki
  January 27, 2012, 13:31
  Jacek Szewczyk and I were guests of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana where I gave a lecture to demonstrate the 'mezzotint' printing technique, you…
- Carvings Identification by: Active Artist
  August 23, 2011, 08:23
  Please, would anyone know the origin or artist of either of these carvings? Thank you so much for any hints and help you can offer.
Category: Active Artist (4)
- Talkin' Trade Beads with Ben McPherson by: Janet Walker
  February 14, 2012, 19:27
  Ben McPherson is a marvelous young artist who just happens to be Owen’s nephew by marriage to his niece, Kristina. Ben is an exquisite painter having…
- Did Captain Jack have Trade Beads? by: Janet Walker
  January 5, 2012, 17:10
  Visiting my brother, Jim Hertel in Alturas, CA is always fun. He has Coastwide Contractors and knows the area pretty well, so we get stories, directions to…
- Face At My Door New Look by: Active Artist
  December 4, 2011, 16:33
  There is a new look at Face At My Door Music, and more videos! Come and see what it's all about. The website is being updated by the original designer…
- Saraswati Shop Open by: Active Artist
  November 21, 2011, 17:11
  Hello Friends, Greetings of the Season! I wanted to let you know that Saraswati Crafts will be open for the holiday season beginning Friday, November…
Category: Adam Mills (20)
- Sterling Silver Thunderbird Tag by: Adam Mills
  January 27, 2012, 15:55
  What is a Thunderbird? A Thunderbird is a huge bird of power and strength, capable of creating storms and thunder as it flaps its wings. Lightening even…
- Inlaying Operculum Shells by: Adam Mills
  February 2, 2011, 12:06
  Adam Mills is inlaying Operculum Shells into the frames of two of the new Bronze Bear panels. An Operculum Shell is a little trap door that certain marine…
- Bronze History & Process by: Adam Mills
  January 31, 2011, 14:23
  The History of Bronze The discovery of bronze enabled people to create metal objects which were better than was previously possible. Tools, weapons, armor,…
- Stylized Bronze Bears cast by Adam Mills by: Active Artist
  January 29, 2011, 19:42
  Here are the final stylized Bronze Bears with a Marbled Patina cast by Adam Mills. The bears have the shape and lines to create a visual experience that…
- Leaning Bear Bronze Tile by: Janet Walker
  January 21, 2011, 19:27
  Here’s another Bronze Tile of a Northwest Coast Style Bear designed by Adam Mills. We know there are some folks who like the design with the askew look…
- Clay Otter sculpture to be cast in Bronze by: Adam Mills
  January 19, 2011, 12:10
  Adam Mills is creating more bronze works of art at Walker Bronze. Here is a photo of him working on his sculpture of an otter. The clay sculpture will be…
- High Polished Cast Bronze Bear Panel by: Adam Mills
  January 11, 2011, 21:54
  High polished Cast Bronze Bear Panel before application of Patina.
- Gold Patina on Bronze Bear Panel by: Adam Mills
  January 11, 2011, 21:51
  Gold patina on Bronze Bear panel. Created to see what it would look like in gold! Patina created by spraying acrylic black and heat, removing the black…
- Silver Patina on Bear Panel by: Adam Mills
  January 10, 2011, 17:48
  Silver Patina on Bear panel ....Chose it because inspired by actual silver bracelets, wanted to see what it looked like so large. a durable patine for…
- Silver Patinaed Bear Panel by: Janet Walker
  December 30, 2010, 19:55
  This is a picture of the 27 x 15 inch Bronze Bear panel in North West Coast Style by Adam Mills. The panel now has a silver patina and is ready for Abalone…
- Bronze Bear Panel Clean-up by: Adam Mills
  December 27, 2010, 15:28
  The cast bronze bear panel has been sandblasted and now in the process of sanding and clean-up. There is always some refining of edges and re-definition of…
- Bronze Panel Is Cast by: Adam Mills
  December 24, 2010, 13:45
  This is the bronze bear panel cast by Adam Mills after the mold is broken off the cooled bronze. The white patches on the dark bronze are pieces of the…
- Bear Panel In Progress by: Adam Mills
  December 23, 2010, 18:28
  Here is the wax panel carved by Adam Mills. It has been prepared to dip into ceramic slurry to produce a mold for the “lost wax” process. Once it has been…
- Bear Sculptures In Progress by: Adam Mills
  December 23, 2010, 17:53
  These are the wax polar bears carved by Adam Mills ready to be dipped in a ceramic slurry to form a shell that will create the mold. The wax will then be…
- Chased Bear Models For Sculptures by: Janet Walker
  December 17, 2010, 18:45
  Here Adam is creating a clay dam to accept the mold material to make a final mold of the chased, perfect model for the bronze casting process so that…
- Final Bear Sculpture Molds by: Adam Mills
  December 15, 2010, 18:46
  Adam is chasing the wax, which means smoothing and filling any holes, taking off bubbles and making the wax perfect for the final molding. This is the…
- Bear Sculpture Mother Mold by: Adam Mills
  December 13, 2010, 17:55
  Adam has molded the clay bears with rubber mold material and is reinforcing the mold by creating a “Mother Mold”. The mother mold reinforces the rubber to…
- Adam Mills Bear Sculpture Molds by: Adam Mills
  December 12, 2010, 13:53
  Adam is using plastic sheets to create dams for bear molds. The plastic dams create a barrier between the rubber surfaces so that the two halves of the mold…
- Adam Mills Bear Sculptures by: Adam Mills
  December 11, 2010, 14:46
  Adam's other project is sculpting two stylized clay bears. The clay he is using is oil based and sculpts beautifully and holds detail. Oil based clay…
- Nortwest Coast Style Bear Panel Project by: Adam Mills
  December 11, 2010, 14:01
  Adam's new project is a 15 X 27 inch Bear panel that will be cast in bronze with a high polished silver patina then mounted on a piece of cedar to frame the…
Category: C Kelly Nowicki (33)
- Songwriters In Seattle by: C Kelly Nowicki
  August 27, 2011, 08:46
  Part of what I do as a webmaster and graphics designer is to create flyers and posters. Flyers for events I also post to the Active Artist Facebook page…
- Crayon On Canvas by: Active Artist
  July 30, 2011, 18:59
  This is an experimental work I did to try cheap oil pastels on canvas. I have been working with chalk pastel for forever. Though my favorite medium, properly…
- Saturday Market by: Active Artist
  June 4, 2011, 12:29
  Art framed and sold by Jyl Peterson at Saturday Market, Lummi Island. Kelly Nowicki Via Android
- Mt Baker Sunrise by: Active Artist
  March 20, 2011, 11:28
  I went out early this morning to see if I could get a good photo of the sunrise. My favorite painting medium is pastel chalk and this sky seemed to be…
- Moon March 19th 2011 by: C Kelly Nowicki
  March 20, 2011, 09:42
  On March 19, 2011 the moon passed by earth at a distance of 356,577 kilometers (221,567 miles) – the closest pass in 18 years. The earth, moon and sun…
- Garth Foss At Hale Passage by: C Kelly Nowicki
  March 20, 2011, 08:16
  One nice thing about our Lummi Island ferry commute is that there is always something interesting to see. That is why I always have a camera with me. This…
- Sistine Chapel by: Active Artist
  March 6, 2011, 19:50
  Here is an amazing bit of technology that you would never see in person, and you would NEVER be alone in the room. It is ALWAYS VERY CROWDED and of course…
- Good Ol' Whatcom Chief by: Active Artist
  March 3, 2011, 18:16
  Sometimes Hale Pass, between Gooseberry Point and Lummi Island, can get pretty windy, but our little ferry keeps…
- Wet Day For Lummi Island Commute by: Active Artist
  March 2, 2011, 19:51
  The wind was up this morning when I started for the Islander for my cup of vitamins. I stopped by the overlook where the old ferry landing used to be to take a…
- Black Bird by: Active Artist
  February 18, 2011, 19:30
  Getting a decent photo of a bird that is above you and "backlit" is pretty hard and I try to catch them when they turn. I was trying to get a decent photo of…
- Lummi Island Ferry Pics For Jessica by: Active Artist
  February 18, 2011, 19:07
  Yet more photos of the Lummi Island Ferry! Today was a great day for taking long shots from the island as it was clear and the sun was out. I am behind in my…
- Photo For Today 11-02-14 by: C Kelly Nowicki
  February 14, 2011, 19:53
  I am falling behind in my photo-a-day task I set for myself. Today was pretty windy, out of the south, especially up on the hill where I am. I was looking…
- Tough Bicycle Day by: Active Artist
  February 8, 2011, 17:02
  I ride my bicycle every day, rain or shine. It is like therapy for me and it gets me off of my work on the computer. Last year there were five days I did not…
- A Photo For Yesterday by: C Kelly Nowicki
  February 3, 2011, 20:05
  Yesterday morning the sunrise started as just a little bit of orange along the Cascade Mountains to the east but then became quite spectacular. I finally…
- A Photo For Yesterday by: C Kelly Nowicki
  February 2, 2011, 19:55
  I was on the port side of Whatcom Chief leaving Lummi Island so had a good view of Canadian Rockies north of Vancouver CA. The weather was cold adn clear.…
- Legoe Bay Storm 2006 by: Active Artist
  January 24, 2011, 19:17
  Whenever there is a storm I go out to see about getting some photos. I took these photos with my old Canon Rebel 8 mp. They are only 2400 pixels wide but I…
- Rainbow Glacier Panorama by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 23, 2011, 19:33
  This photo was taken from a friend's gallery 'Extreme Dreams' near Haines Alaska. I took the shot from accross the canal, not sure how far but a long way.…
- Mt. Baker & Bellingham Bay Panorama by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 22, 2011, 18:31
  This photo of Mt. Baker was taken on Lummi Island at a friend's home, from a deck overlooking Hale Pass. I have taken a lot of pictures of Mt. Baker but…
- Lummi Island Reefnetter Rigs Panorama by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 22, 2011, 17:23
  Here is a photo for anyone who would like a closer look at Reefnet Fishing. The Reefnetter Rigs here are at Legoe Bay, Lummi Island. I took this photo in…
- Inside Passage Arts Panorama by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 20, 2011, 19:59
  Here is a photo that I took in Skagway at Inside Passage Arts, a gallery owned and operated by Terry Williams. There were so many interesting things to look…
- Photo For Today 19-01-2011 by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 19, 2011, 19:02
  I try to ride my bike every day before it gets dark. I take my little old FE-340 Olympus instant digital. It's about a five year old 8 megapixel instant but…
- Moon Photo 18-01-2011 by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 19, 2011, 18:37
  Taking photos of the moon are not that easy but if it is bright a faster ISO can make up for the movement across the sky. Last night was pretty clear so…
- Lummi Island Ferry Loading 18-01-11 by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 18, 2011, 15:44
  This is my photo for today, the 18th of January 2011, 11am. In this photo the ferry officer is telling me where to go, ...I mean where to get off, ...well…
- Today's Photo Lummi Island Surf by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 17, 2011, 18:54
  I went down to the north west shore to look for unique driftwood shapes and got my photo for today. The wind and tide were just right for great crashing…
- Today's Photo - My Orca by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 16, 2011, 17:06
  I like walking along the beach here on the northwest coast, never know what you might come across. I used to pick up lots of cool driftwood pieces intending…
- Leaving Skagway Panorama by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 15, 2011, 12:16
  In my visit to Skagway to visit Terry Williams I took the fast ferry out of Haines. I was surprized at how fast it goes, it has 4 engines and a Cat type hull,…
- Skagway Main Street Panorama by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 15, 2011, 11:24
  I have created a new gallery of very large format photos. I thought that it would be interesting to be able to zoom in and see more detail in some photos. This…
- Northwest Mail Boxes 14-01-2011 by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 14, 2011, 14:29
  This is my photo for today. When I ride my bike by these mail boxes I think it might make a curious photo or painting. At least it's an example of moss and…
- Horse Face 13-01-2011 by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 13, 2011, 19:00
  Probably never run out of animals to photograph around here. I think horses make good neighbors, they are pretty quite and don't complain much. They will…
- Heron On Barn 12-01-2011 by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 12, 2011, 13:35
  Today on Lummi Island the rain is melting last night's snow and many pastures are partially flooded. Lots of rain brings Herons in from shore to hunt for…
- Hawk by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 11, 2011, 17:35
  Jessica has inspired me to take more photos. I like her idea of taking at least one interesting photo per day. I don't know if I will be able to do that but…
- Mt. Baker Today by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 8, 2011, 19:35
  I was out taking photos today and it was cold, about 27 degrees f and a NE wind out of the mountains. I can't use my camera with gloves on so face and hands…
- More Photos From Lummi Island by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 1, 2011, 13:42
  I took this photo December 30, 2010 from the ferry terminal on Lummi Island. There are so many opportunities to get a good photo on the island that I almost…
Category: Chris Nowicki (20)
Chris Nowicki teaches printmaking in Wroclaw Poland.
- On The Road In Ohio by: Chris Nowicki
  January 27, 2012, 13:31
  Jacek Szewczyk and I were guests of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana where I gave a lecture to demonstrate the 'mezzotint' printing technique, you…
- New Mezzotint By Chris Nowicki by: Active Artist
  October 16, 2011, 12:19
  Chris Nowicki is working on a new mezzotint 'Norvin', in his spare time, between teaching, setting up shows around the world and being a parent. Please…
- Chris Nowicki Serigraphs by: Active Artist
  September 13, 2011, 09:59
  Artist and printmaker Chris Nowicki travels from his home in Wroclaw Poland each summer to create limited edition serigraphs for Northwest Coast Style…
- Maserati In Hong Kong by: Chris Nowicki
  September 9, 2011, 15:06
  Expensive cars are a status symbol in Hong Kong and I saw almost everything, Maseratis, Maybachs, Ferraris, Bentleys, Rollses and even saw a few Lamborginis…
- Interesting Architecture in Seoul by: Chris Nowicki
  August 31, 2011, 16:58
  I was able to get away from the Polish Printmakers Show to look around Seoul a little. The electronics market was amazing. Each of the nine…
- Last Post From China by: Active Artist
  April 18, 2011, 15:53
  A trip to the ‘old market’ was a highlight of my last full day in Chengdu. My friend He Gong showed me the best way to barter here. You ask the price…
- Dinner In Chengdu by: Chris Nowicki
  April 16, 2011, 07:59
  I had a great dinner last night with the people from the University. One of the staff is the foremost authority in old Chinese painting. He works mostly…
- Tex-Mex In Chengdu by: Chris Nowicki
  April 14, 2011, 07:56
  I had dinner last night in Pete’s Tex-Mex Restaurant. Actually it was pretty good and it sure looked authentic, cactuses, tequila etc. But it was strange…
- Chengdu Photos from Chris Nowicki by: Chris Nowicki
  April 12, 2011, 09:46
  Chengdu has quite a different atmosphere than Tianjin. The construction of new buildings here, as in Tianjin seems to be out of control but there is more…
- More Photos From Tianjin by: Chris Nowicki
  April 10, 2011, 07:49
  I’m packing to go to Chengdu tomorrow but here are a few more photos from Tianjin. All were taken within 200 yards of the Art Academy. I am invited to dinner…
- Polish Exhibition Printmaking in Chengdu by: Chris Nowicki
  April 9, 2011, 08:53
  This is my fourth trip to China and I am still fascinated with this culture and people. I am in Tianjin now but will only be here for two days. Next I will…
- Discussing Mezzotint In Riga by: Active Artist
  March 1, 2011, 16:37
  Chris Nowicki recently visited the Academy of Fine Art in Riga, Latvia to promote contact between the Riga Academy and the Academy of Fine Art in Wroclaw,…
- Christopher Nowicki Berlin Exhibition by: Chris Nowicki
  February 13, 2011, 13:33
  Mezzotint artist Christopher Nowicki opened a solo exhibition at the Maniere Noire Gallery in Berlin on Friday, February 11. Maniere Noire Gallery is a new…
- Polish Print Showing by: Chris Nowicki
  February 6, 2011, 12:41
  The largest exhibition of contemporary Polish prints ever opened in Tianjin, China on October 20, 2010 at the Museum Gallery of the Tianjin Academy of Fine…
- Decisions Mezzotint by: Chris Nowicki
  February 6, 2011, 12:19
  I like to use symbolism in my works. My 'Decisions' print is about taking risks and accepting challenges. We can predict a result but we never know for sure…
- Pencil Drawings By Chris Nowicki by: Chris Nowicki
  January 30, 2011, 19:39
  Here are two pencil drawings from a series of door drawings by Chris Nowicki. When we get more information on this series we will post it here on our blog.
- 3 Mezzotints by Chris Nowicki by: Active Artist
  January 25, 2011, 19:56
  Here are three mezzotints created by Chris Nowicki. I did not do justice to his art with these photos. They are very large for a mezzotint, at least 24x18…
- A Short History Of Mezzotint 3 by: Chris Nowicki
  March 16, 2010, 14:19
  The most critical challenge to mezzotint came from yet another technical area that was developing by leaps and bounds, the photographic processes. Englishman…
- A Short History Of Mezzotint 2 by: Chris Nowicki
  March 16, 2010, 14:17
  For many years it was thought that Prince Rupert was the discoverer of mezzotint. Publications from the time mention only the Prince as working in the…
- A Short History Of Mezzotint 1 by: Chris Nowicki
  March 16, 2010, 14:03
  Mezzotint is one of the oldest printing techniques. It is a time consuming deductive method, similar to linocut in that the artist leaves the areas that he…
Category: Janet Walker (60)
- Talkin' Trade Beads with Ben McPherson by: Janet Walker
  February 14, 2012, 19:27
  Ben McPherson is a marvelous young artist who just happens to be Owen’s nephew by marriage to his niece, Kristina. Ben is an exquisite painter having…
- Did Captain Jack have Trade Beads? by: Janet Walker
  January 5, 2012, 17:10
  Visiting my brother, Jim Hertel in Alturas, CA is always fun. He has Coastwide Contractors and knows the area pretty well, so we get stories, directions to…
- Searching for trade beads in NE Nevada by: Janet Walker
  October 21, 2011, 18:47
  While traveling anywhere, but this time west through the state of Nevada, Owen and I like to check out local museums and I’m always on the search for…
- Celilo Falls Salmon by: Active Artist
  October 2, 2011, 13:13
  After our trip to Celilo Falls in search of Trade Bead paths Owen picked up the October edition of Cowboys & Indians Magazine and there was a wonderful…
- Trade Beads at a Major Fishing Spot by: Janet Walker
  September 21, 2011, 11:40
  Trade Beads at a Major Fishing Spot Trade Beads and their history being such a major interest of mine led me to research Celilo Falls on the Columbia River,…
- A Really Lovely Combination of Trade Beads by: Janet Walker
  August 30, 2011, 16:23
  When I make my Trade Bead Legend Necklaces I often combine beads from different segments of time because they are primarily so beautiful together. They can…
- Recycle your Gold by: Janet Walker
  August 27, 2011, 16:43
  Here’s a glimpse of the kind of old jewelry that we can melt and cast into your own custom jewelry. We can use it in your new custom piece or buy it from…
- Beaver Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 10:04
  The first house in the world was built by Beaver. Beaver is well known for his industriousness and building skills. He is a common inhabitant of the…
- Eagle Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 10:02
  Eagle is one of the two principle clans of the Tlingit and Haida. Eagles are symbols of power, authority and prestige among many nations as well as…
- Hummingbird Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 10:00
  Little birds and little animals were often referred to as "Spirit Helpers" by Northwest Coastal Natives. They bring messages from the spirit world into…
- Orca Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:55
  This handsome Chief of the Sea leaps and plays as he astonishes all with his power and perception. The first whales came into being when Raven carved…
- Raven Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:54
  This Raven dances with his Chilkat Blanket while proclaiming his Raven Clan. His highly valued powers of organization helped him to create every…
- Salmon Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:52
  Tshimshian legend tells of five different villages of Salmon people which corresponds with the five different varieties of Salmon. The villages were…
- Whale Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:50
  This whale dances to catch the light and shine beautifully. Baleen Whales are quite common in Northwest Coast Style Art, especially in Nuu-chah-nulth…
- Wolf Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:48
  Wolf is one of the most respected family crests of the Northwest Coast Makah People who were whale hunters in bygone days. Wolf is usually seen with a…
- Frog Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:46
  The design represents the little green tree frogs that live near my studio. They are called "Wookus" by local Lummi People. Northwest Coast Indians…
- Bear Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:42
  One bear for each ear, just like the twin bear cubs in the Bear Mother myth, where the princess marries a young man who was really a bear in human…
- Lovebirds Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:58
  The Tlingit and Haida have two clans, Eagle and Raven. Eagles traditionally marry Ravens and Ravens marry Eagles because all members of the clan are…
- Otter Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:52
  Otters are such sensuous, joyful and feisty critters! If you''ve been blessed with the opportunity to watch them play you can only come away feeling…
- Raven Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:45
  Hand-cast Sterling Silver Raven Ring by Janet Walker Hollowed underside, tapered to a squared shank for a well-balanced, comfortable ring. Available…
- Raven Sun Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:40
  The Tlingits tell the story that Raven's people were tired of always being in the dark, so Raven contrived a plan to be born as a human baby to the…
- Raven Wolf Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:32
  To the Haida people, Wolf is a division of the Raven Clan and some people like to wear their designs to show their clan affinity. Some just love Ravens…
- Chickadee Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:24
  Speaking of pretty little birds, here is a spirit helper with an exquisite cheery little call and a jaunty little black cap. The Cherokees have a story…
- Bentwood Box Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:19
  Janet Walker created this ring design as a representation of a traditional Northwest Coast Style Carved Bentwood Box. Traditionally a bentwood box was…
- Bear Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:13
  The Indians of the Pacific Northwest believed that before the first people were created the world was inhabited by animals who lived and acted as…
- Eagle Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:06
  There are many mythological stories associated with Eagle about heroic nobility and spirit. Descriptions of Eagle are so many; Brave, Soaring, Strong,…
- Frog Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 12:43
  "If a person is in a proper frame of mind, showing courage and perseverance, their guardian spirit will appear to them in a dream or vision. They might…
- Wolf Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 12:21
  This is a highly sculptured ring of Wolf curled up with his chin on his tale, but very much awake and watchful. Wolf is labeled as friendly, social,…
- The Ubiquitous Padre Trade Bead by: Janet Walker
  April 12, 2011, 09:03
  Padre beads are probably the most ideal description of a “Trade Bead”. Padres beads come in three sizes: jumbo 5/8's to 3/4 inch in diameter, mid-sized…
- The Non-Edible Gooseberry Trade Bead by: Active Artist
  April 5, 2011, 17:27
  Gooseberries are possibly my favorite trade bead. A fact I find kind of strange because they are a pale color and I usually go for the flashy colors, being…
- On the Trade Routes Cornaline D’Aleppo by: Janet Walker
  March 30, 2011, 20:04
  We can now talk about Cornaline D’Aleppo’s. They came much later to the trade route but never the less were a huge impact on that route. These were…
- Owen & Janet Walker Trade Bead Lecture by: Janet Walker
  March 19, 2011, 12:50
  Opening Celebration & Show First Thursday, April 7th, 6 - 8 pm Strands of dentalium shell, strings of glass beads and pendants of fossil…
- Raven Revealed Trade Bead Necklace by: Janet Walker
  March 9, 2011, 12:53
  As I glanced up to see the sky this pre-spring afternoon I was privileged to see a beam of sunshine glancing down from a squeaky place between the…
- On the Trade Routes, Part 2, with Amber by: Janet Walker
  March 3, 2011, 08:37
  It’s virtually impossible to talk about Carnelian without talking about Amber. At the same time as the Carnelian trade extravaganzas, the camel driven…
- On the Trade Routes, Part 1, with Carnelian by: Janet Walker
  March 3, 2011, 08:20
  In ancient times, Carnelian, a wonderful orange/golden/yellow agate was traded from Harappa and Mohenjo-daro in Northern India, now the Punjab, through the…
- Bear With An Idea by: Janet Walker
  February 26, 2011, 18:21
  This silver brooch is titled "Bear With An Idea" and has Abalone inlay. My favorite Bear story is about a woman who married the Chief of the Grizzly Bears,…
- Hand-Cast Silver Earrings by: Active Artist
  February 21, 2011, 14:30
  More new items in our shop by Silversmith Janet Walker! These fine Sterling Silver earrings are approximately 1x1 inch and include Sterling Silver ear-wires.…
- Sterling Silver Bear Ring by: Active Artist
  February 20, 2011, 19:59
  Janet Walker is an Active Artist and Silversmith of many talents. Hand-casting, through the lost was method, Janet designs and creates her own jewelry,…
- Trade Bead Necklace with Walrus Ivory Pendant by: Janet Walker
  February 16, 2011, 11:39
  This green and white trade bead necklace was interesting to make because it gave me the opportunity to research petroglyphs. The pendant is a hunk of fossil…
- Raven Blue Sky Necklace by: Janet Walker
  February 15, 2011, 10:19
  There is a new item in our shop, a beautiful trade bead necklace by Janet Walker. The centerpiece for this necklace is a Hand Carved Sterling Silver pendant.…
- A Work Day At The Seattle Gift Show by: Janet Walker
  February 10, 2011, 19:38
  Every year we participate in the Wholesale Gift Show in Seattle, WA at the Seattle Convention Center. The show is specifically for Retail Shops and…
- Dancing Eagle by: Janet Walker
  February 3, 2011, 13:06
  The Eagle is prominent in many stories all over the Northwest and is generally a benefactor to mankind. This Eagle is dancing to summon her magic powers,…
- Chevron Trade Beads by: Janet Walker
  February 3, 2011, 12:37
  About 20 years ago our friend, Scott Jensen, called us up and said, “Hey, come on, there’s a NW Mountainman Rondezvous out at Jarman’s Prairie!” So…
- Sockeye Salmon Caviar Necklace by: Janet Walker
  February 2, 2011, 18:19
  Every year when Owen loads the smokehouse up with Salmon we can often get a good bunch of Salmon eggs… if we’re lucky! We’re always in a quandary as…
- The Enigma Of Wolf by: Janet Walker
  February 2, 2011, 17:55
  WOLVES are an enigmatic character on the North West Coast because there is not as great a body of Wolf stories as there are for Eagle and Raven. On Haida…
- Northwest Coast Style Bentwood Box Ring by: Janet Walker
  February 2, 2011, 16:54
  Our Sterling Silver Northwest Box Ring was designed to symbolize floating Carved Bentwood Cedar Box full of dried Salmon or precious items swept into the river…
- Connemara Marble Necklace for a Pirate Queen by: Janet Walker
  January 26, 2011, 17:18
  Connemara Marble Necklace for a Pirate Queen With St Patrick’s Day just around the corner it’s so appropriate to work with Connemara Marble. A friend…
- Leaning Bear Bronze Tile by: Janet Walker
  January 21, 2011, 19:27
  Here’s another Bronze Tile of a Northwest Coast Style Bear designed by Adam Mills. We know there are some folks who like the design with the askew look…
- Bronze Round Eagle Tile by: Janet Walker
  January 16, 2011, 15:30
  This round Northwest Style design within a square was carved in wax by Adam Mills and lost wax cast by him in Bronze. We love the round shape but thought…
- Bronze Tile Bear Protector Totem by: Janet Walker
  January 16, 2011, 11:03
  Bronze Tile of Bear Protector Totem The Bronze Bear Protector Totem is the first one of a series of three tiles carved in wax by Janet Walker and cast in…
- Chevron, White Heart and Blue Russian Trade Bead Necklace by: Janet Walker
  January 15, 2011, 09:58
  Chevrons, Hudson's Bay White Hearts and Blue Russians Large Hudson's Bay White Hearts are the focal point of this necklace. I have a hard time finding them…
- Blue Russian Trade Bead and Dentalium Necklace by: Janet Walker
  January 12, 2011, 10:11
  Blue Russians and Dentalium Necklace w/ matching Earrings Dentalium shell (Dentalium pretiosum) was traded extensively throughout North America and was used…
- Trade Beads - Reds Vaselines Venetians by: Janet Walker
  January 8, 2011, 11:58
  Reds! Vaselines and Venetians – Trade Bead Necklace and Earrings This necklace is 20 inches long with a Sterling Silver designer clasp – JW ! The…
- Copen Blue Glass and Hudson's Bay White Heart Trade Beads by: Janet Walker
  January 4, 2011, 10:00
  I created this necklace and earring set with opaque hand faceted Copen Blue Glass and Hudson's Bay White Heart trade beads. The 20 in. necklace consists of…
- More Trade Bead Photos by: Janet Walker
  January 2, 2011, 11:48
  More trade bead necklace photos have been added to our artist image gallery, compliments of Janet Walker, Silversmith and Active Artist.
- Russian Blue Chief Trade Beads by: Janet Walker
  December 23, 2010, 11:41
  I’ve always found it helpful to go to the language of the people that I’m studying for clues if I’m looking for something obscure. A tidbit of…
- Russian Blue Trade Beads, History by: Janet Walker
  December 18, 2010, 19:40
  My purposes for blogging about Trade Beads is to present various historical quotes and facts about beads that were traded up and down the northwest coast of…
- Trade Beads by: Janet Walker
  December 14, 2010, 17:01
  TRADE BEADS Trade Beads have been one of my passions for 40 years and over time more and more people have become aware of them. I’ve decided to post a…
- Hummingbirds, Spirit Messengers by: Janet Walker
  October 20, 2010, 12:52
  Hummingbirds are messengers between the spirit world and the physical world. When we see and hear these beautiful little creatures, we can feel joy in our…
- Wild Bears of the North West by: Janet Walker
  July 20, 2010, 11:04
  Have you ever seen a bear in the wild? Be it a Black Bear or Grizzly, they all seem to have such a sense of purpose. Bears are always going somewhere or…
- Category: Shop Janet Walker (2)
  - Salmon Earrings by: Active Artist
    August 11, 2011, 09:52
    Tshimshian legend tells of five different villages of Salmon people which corresponds with the five different varieties of Salmon. The villages were…
  - Lovebirds Ring 5 by: Active Artist
    July 25, 2011, 13:58
    The Tlingit and Haida have two clans, Eagle and Raven. Eagles traditionally marry Ravens and Ravens marry Eagles because all members of the clan are…
- Category: Janet Walker Rings (11)
  - Lovebirds Ring 5 by: Active Artist
    July 25, 2011, 13:58
    The Tlingit and Haida have two clans, Eagle and Raven. Eagles traditionally marry Ravens and Ravens marry Eagles because all members of the clan are…
  - Otter Ring 5 by: Active Artist
    July 25, 2011, 13:52
    Otters are such sensuous, joyful and feisty critters! If you''ve been blessed with the opportunity to watch them play you can only come away feeling…
  - Raven Ring 5 by: Active Artist
    July 25, 2011, 13:45
    Hand-cast Sterling Silver Raven Ring by Janet Walker Hollowed underside, tapered to a squared shank for a well-balanced, comfortable ring. Available…
  - Raven Sun Ring 5 by: Active Artist
    July 25, 2011, 13:40
    The Tlingits tell the story that Raven's people were tired of always being in the dark, so Raven contrived a plan to be born as a human baby to the…
  - Raven Wolf Ring 5 by: Active Artist
    July 25, 2011, 13:32
    To the Haida people, Wolf is a division of the Raven Clan and some people like to wear their designs to show their clan affinity. Some just love Ravens…
  - Chickadee Ring 5 by: Active Artist
    July 25, 2011, 13:24
    Speaking of pretty little birds, here is a spirit helper with an exquisite cheery little call and a jaunty little black cap. The Cherokees have a story…
  - Bentwood Box Ring 5 by: Active Artist
    July 25, 2011, 13:19
    Janet Walker created this ring design as a representation of a traditional Northwest Coast Style Carved Bentwood Box. Traditionally a bentwood box was…
  - Bear Ring 5 by: Active Artist
    July 25, 2011, 13:13
    The Indians of the Pacific Northwest believed that before the first people were created the world was inhabited by animals who lived and acted as…
  - Eagle Ring 5 by: Active Artist
    July 25, 2011, 13:06
    There are many mythological stories associated with Eagle about heroic nobility and spirit. Descriptions of Eagle are so many; Brave, Soaring, Strong,…
  - Frog Ring 5 by: Active Artist
    July 25, 2011, 12:43
    "If a person is in a proper frame of mind, showing courage and perseverance, their guardian spirit will appear to them in a dream or vision. They might…
  - Wolf Ring 5 by: Active Artist
    July 25, 2011, 12:21
    This is a highly sculptured ring of Wolf curled up with his chin on his tale, but very much awake and watchful. Wolf is labeled as friendly, social,…
- Category: Janet Walker Earrings (10)
  - Beaver Earrings by: Active Artist
    August 11, 2011, 10:04
    The first house in the world was built by Beaver. Beaver is well known for his industriousness and building skills. He is a common inhabitant of the…
  - Eagle Earrings by: Active Artist
    August 11, 2011, 10:02
    Eagle is one of the two principle clans of the Tlingit and Haida. Eagles are symbols of power, authority and prestige among many nations as well as…
  - Hummingbird Earrings by: Active Artist
    August 11, 2011, 10:00
    Little birds and little animals were often referred to as "Spirit Helpers" by Northwest Coastal Natives. They bring messages from the spirit world into…
  - Orca Earrings by: Active Artist
    August 11, 2011, 09:55
    This handsome Chief of the Sea leaps and plays as he astonishes all with his power and perception. The first whales came into being when Raven carved…
  - Raven Earrings by: Active Artist
    August 11, 2011, 09:54
    This Raven dances with his Chilkat Blanket while proclaiming his Raven Clan. His highly valued powers of organization helped him to create every…
  - Salmon Earrings by: Active Artist
    August 11, 2011, 09:52
    Tshimshian legend tells of five different villages of Salmon people which corresponds with the five different varieties of Salmon. The villages were…
  - Whale Earrings by: Active Artist
    August 11, 2011, 09:50
    This whale dances to catch the light and shine beautifully. Baleen Whales are quite common in Northwest Coast Style Art, especially in Nuu-chah-nulth…
  - Wolf Earrings by: Active Artist
    August 11, 2011, 09:48
    Wolf is one of the most respected family crests of the Northwest Coast Makah People who were whale hunters in bygone days. Wolf is usually seen with a…
  - Frog Earrings by: Active Artist
    August 11, 2011, 09:46
    The design represents the little green tree frogs that live near my studio. They are called "Wookus" by local Lummi People. Northwest Coast Indians…
  - Bear Earrings by: Active Artist
    August 11, 2011, 09:42
    One bear for each ear, just like the twin bear cubs in the Bear Mother myth, where the princess marries a young man who was really a bear in human…
- Category: Janet Walker Tradebeads (4)
  - Talkin' Trade Beads with Ben McPherson by: Janet Walker
    February 14, 2012, 19:27
    Ben McPherson is a marvelous young artist who just happens to be Owen’s nephew by marriage to his niece, Kristina. Ben is an exquisite painter having…
  - Did Captain Jack have Trade Beads? by: Janet Walker
    January 5, 2012, 17:10
    Visiting my brother, Jim Hertel in Alturas, CA is always fun. He has Coastwide Contractors and knows the area pretty well, so we get stories, directions to…
  - Searching for trade beads in NE Nevada by: Janet Walker
    October 21, 2011, 18:47
    While traveling anywhere, but this time west through the state of Nevada, Owen and I like to check out local museums and I’m always on the search for…
  - A Really Lovely Combination of Trade Beads by: Janet Walker
    August 30, 2011, 16:23
    When I make my Trade Bead Legend Necklaces I often combine beads from different segments of time because they are primarily so beautiful together. They can…
Category: Jessica Stier (48)
- 365 Project - Day 102 by: Jessica Stier
  May 21, 2011, 10:58
  Neighborhood forsythia. These are one of my favorite early spring flowers. They remind me of my wedding reception as we had tons of them all over the place…
- 365 Project - Day 100 by: Jessica Stier
  April 12, 2011, 10:02
  Day 100: Aren't these beads amazing? Check out this post to find out more about them. They are one of my favorite trade bead necklaces. I love it!!!…
- 365 Project - Day 101 by: Jessica Stier
  April 11, 2011, 20:18
  Day 101: I took a little bike ride with Magnus today and we stop a bazillion times to look at flowers, rocks, swings, bugs and anything else he found…
- 365 Project - Day 90-99 by: Jessica Stier
  April 11, 2011, 19:54
  Day 90: Through the Window. Day 90 was taken with a Nikon D90. 50mm focal length, f/3.5 with a shutter speed of 1/1250, ISO 500. Natural light. Day…
- 365 Project - Day 80-89 by: Jessica Stier
  April 11, 2011, 19:11
  Day 80: This is a true snapshot. As far as a "correct" photograph, there are so many things wrong with this that it is kind of embarrassing to even show!…
- 365 Project - Days 70-79 by: Jessica Stier
  April 11, 2011, 14:07
  Day 70: I took my three youngest children for a really long walk and this is when we stopped to take a break. Gar really wasn't as unhappy about the…
- 365 Project - Days 60-69 by: Jessica Stier
  April 10, 2011, 17:28
  March has passed and I think I should probably get around to posting my images from my 365 Project at some point. I guess... Here are photos 60 through…
- 365 Project - Day 59 by: Jessica Stier
  February 28, 2011, 23:28
  Bath time! My baby loves bath time. Every time she gets in there I have to grab my camera. She's just so cute. I can't pass up those happy, bubbly…
- 365 Project Days 49-58 by: Jessica Stier
  February 27, 2011, 22:36
  Phew! I made it!!! Images posted! Day 49 is a shot that I love. My son won second place in the Inspirations regional art competition for photography for…
- 365 Project - Day 48 by: Jessica Stier
  February 17, 2011, 18:50
  Today was a little busier than usual. I took Gar to preschool, took Ben to the airport, went grocery shopping, made Eva a pair of pants, made biscuits and…
- 365 Project - Day 42 through 46 by: Jessica Stier
  February 16, 2011, 11:37
  Another week has flown by and I am still managing to keep my daily photos coming, just not uploaded to the site as frequently. I would say that I will try…
- 365 Project - Day 41 by: Jessica Stier
  February 10, 2011, 15:00
  Today's photo was inspired by a blog post by my beautiful and talent Aunt Kathy. Her post was about her very own set of screwdrivers. I am a firm believer…
- 365 Project - Days 36 through 40 by: Jessica Stier
  February 9, 2011, 14:31
  I have been getting a bit behind on posting my daily shots. I haven't had too much trouble getting my daily shots, but the posting them online has been…
- 365 Project - Day 35 by: Jessica Stier
  February 4, 2011, 12:08
  I was taking a (rare) break in the middle of the day and watching a "Mommy Show", which translates to HGTV. I should have been working on getting the house…
- 365 Project - Day 34 by: Jessica Stier
  February 3, 2011, 18:28
  This is a shot of my son doing a little homework. I like how it is framed. I also like that the pencil is the focal point. Day 34 was taken with a Nikon…
- 365 Project - Day 33 by: Jessica Stier
  February 3, 2011, 18:18
  I am working on three duvet covers for my boys. I am appliqueing a large robot onto each cover. I think they are pretty cute. There is still a way to go…
- 365 Project - Day 32 by: Jessica Stier
  February 1, 2011, 16:07
  Following up from yesterday's photo, I took some time this afternoon to make that owl toy for my baby. She loved it. I wanted it to have that crinkle…
- 365 Project - Day 31 by: Jessica Stier
  February 1, 2011, 09:19
  One whole month! Yee-haw!!! Making progress one day at a time. This is a shot of my son cutting out a sewing pattern for me. I saw a cute idea for a…
- 365 Project - Day 30 by: Jessica Stier
  January 31, 2011, 12:39
  Lazy Sunday mornings are my favorite! I love laying in bed and playing with my kids. Ben and I were playing with Eva Marie and I was able to get her "Cry…
- 365 Project - Day 29 by: Jessica Stier
  January 31, 2011, 12:18
  My oldest had a birthday this past weekend. He turned 7. On Saturday we had a little party with some cousins and went to the local Pirate themed pizza…
- 365 Project - Day 28 by: Jessica Stier
  January 31, 2011, 11:59
  By the time the year is over, there will be so many photos of my baby that it will just be ridiculous. On the other hand, it is a great way to look back and…
- 365 Project - Day 27 by: Jessica Stier
  January 31, 2011, 11:51
  Necessity is the mother of invention. So true in this case. My 5 year old can't tie his shoes yet, but loves to wear these little Chuck's. I was hit with…
- 365 Project - Day 26 by: Jessica Stier
  January 31, 2011, 11:42
  Soup's On! While I don't feel very inspired by this photo, the end result was delicious so I decided to use it for today's shot. Plus I made my favorite…
- 365 Project - Day 25 by: Jessica Stier
  January 26, 2011, 15:19
  One of my favorite things to do is spend time creating things with my children. I love to see what comes out of their sweet little brains. We were looking…
- 365 Project - Day 24 by: Jessica Stier
  January 26, 2011, 14:47
  Laundry is my worst enemy. Not the sorting, washing or drying. It's the folding and putting away part the I have a hard time with. I would like to wash…
- 365 Project - Day 23 by: Jessica Stier
  January 26, 2011, 14:28
  Today's photo is inspired by the Christmas cactus and Geranium that are sitting on my dining table. I loved the light shining through the leaves and I even…
- 365 Project - Day 22 by: Jessica Stier
  January 26, 2011, 14:12
  The best salad ever. Well maybe not ever, but it was pretty darn good! So good that I decided to use it as today's photo. It was had mixed greens, fuji…
- 365 Project - Day 21 by: Jessica Stier
  January 21, 2011, 14:51
  I was originally planning on using a photo from lunch time. My boys were eating peanut butter, honey and banana sandwiches. Those are goopy messes waiting…
- 365 Project - Day 20 by: Jessica Stier
  January 20, 2011, 18:23
  I have not been very good about making Ulysses, my first grader, read to me every day. Well that is changing! He was reading to me tonight and I really…
- 365 Project - Day 19 by: Jessica Stier
  January 20, 2011, 10:25
  My children have amazing eyes. Doesn't every person in love with another think that about them? I surely think that about my babies! Nearly 100% of my…
- 365 Project - Day 18 by: Jessica Stier
  January 18, 2011, 10:02
  I love watching my baby turn into a big kid. I try to enjoy the little things that I take for granted, like walking, talking and eating. I love watching…
- 365 Project - Day 17 by: Jessica Stier
  January 18, 2011, 09:56
  I love my floors. They are a beautiful distressed, dark, shiny hardwood. The thing that I discovered is that having beautiful floors and four children…
- 365 Project - Day 16 by: Jessica Stier
  January 18, 2011, 09:50
  The alternate title to this post would be "Stick Out Your Tongue and Touch Your Nose." During a "quiet" moment on Sunday we were all sitting around the table.…
- 365 Project - Day 15 by: Jessica Stier
  January 15, 2011, 12:58
  My baby loves her Pack 'n Play, aka Baby Jail. Well most of the time she likes it. Today she was being kept safe from her brothers while I was cleaning for…
- 365 Project - Day 14 by: Jessica Stier
  January 14, 2011, 21:02
  Today on a whim, I screeched to a halt as I was driving past a local park. I shoved my kids out of the car and made them play. They loved it. I loved it.…
- 365 Project - Day 13 by: Jessica Stier
  January 14, 2011, 20:51
  My 8 month old daughter went through short phase of grabbing her toes when she was about 6 months old. Suddenly she started grabbing and playing with toes…
- 365 Project - Day 12 by: Jessica Stier
  January 13, 2011, 18:17
  My son needed to bring a picture to preschool for a project, so instead of using a dusty old (last week) picture I wanted to take a new shot of him. While…
- 365 Project - Day 11 by: Jessica Stier
  January 12, 2011, 07:53
  Breakfast. My 5 year old son was eating a bowl of cereal and I pulled out the camera and snapped a few shots. I like that the cereal is in focus but he is…
- 365 Project - Day 10 by: Jessica Stier
  January 10, 2011, 18:55
  Oh dear! Day 10 and I'm already taking photographs of the silverware drawer. Am I in trouble? I don't think so. This may not be one of the most…
- 365 Project - Day 9 by: Jessica Stier
  January 10, 2011, 15:33
  A family day spent in the snow was the premise of Day 9. It had all the makings of a great day; snow, sleds and eager little boys. The day was a blast with…
- 365 Project - Day 8 by: Jessica Stier
  January 10, 2011, 15:24
  Christmas decor is slowly getting put away and our winter themed decorations are staying up. Since Valentine's Day is the next holiday, I decided to pull out…
- 365 Project - Day 7 by: Jessica Stier
  January 10, 2011, 15:17
  On a snowy winter day, what better way to spend an afternoon than by baking some yummy goodness in the form of oatmeal raisin cookies with chopped up almonds?…
- 365 Project - Day 6 by: Jessica Stier
  January 10, 2011, 13:59
  With four small children, I'm sure you can imagine the state the bookcase that holds the children's books can get. It can look pretty bad! This afternoon I…
- 365 Project - Day 5 by: Jessica Stier
  January 10, 2011, 13:39
  My baby is just starting to eat food. I whipped up a batch of steamed carrots and pureed them for her. She loved them so much that she ate until she…
- 365 Project - Day 4 by: Jessica Stier
  January 10, 2011, 13:28
  Day 4 is an exciting one. Adam Mills was showing me his recent bronze work and I snapped a few shots of it. I really liked how this one turned out. The…
- 365 Project - Day 3 by: Jessica Stier
  January 10, 2011, 13:21
  Day 3 is a shot of my legs. New Year resolutions are full of hope for the future. One hope for this new year is to get in shape. Here's day 1 of working…
- 365 Project - Day 2 by: Jessica Stier
  January 10, 2011, 13:13
  Day 2 is a remnant of the holiday season. There is a beautiful pink poinsettia sitting on my dining table. One morning I noticed water droplets pooling up…
- Quite the Undertaking - A Photo A Day by: Jessica Stier
  January 10, 2011, 13:04
  I am Jessica. I am a mom first and a photographer second. Occasionally I am a photographer first and a mom second, depending on the situation. If my two…
Category: Jewels Durham (1)
- Ferndale Glass Artist creates memorial for Flying Tiger Museum by: Jewels Durham
  November 6, 2010, 11:29
  On Sunday. more than 60 years after serving as a Flying Tiger lighter pilot in World War ll. Glen Beneda returned to China to offer eternal gratitude to the…
Category: Melonie Ancheta (4)
- Story of Fog Woman and Raven by: Melonie Ancheta
  February 17, 2011, 08:34
  In the very great long ago Trickster Raven still sported pristine pearly white feathers which shone so brilliantly white even Sun had to cover his face to keep…
- Fog Woman & Trickster Raven; A love story by: Melonie Ancheta
  February 16, 2011, 18:48
  I’ve always loved the Fog Woman & Trickster Raven story, but recently I began thinking of the original story in a broader sense, thinking about…
- Fog Woman’s Hat by: Melonie Ancheta
  February 16, 2011, 18:25
  This hat is painted the misty green of cold northern waters with Raven painted in white to show him when he still had white feathers. The Salmon…
- Rapt Wolf Drum by: Active Artist
  February 16, 2011, 10:24
  This design was great fun for me. I really wanted a wolf but not an ordinary formline wolf. For about two weeks this wolf worked in me, sliding around my…
Category: Owen Walker (12)
- Talkin' Trade Beads with Ben McPherson by: Janet Walker
  February 14, 2012, 19:27
  Ben McPherson is a marvelous young artist who just happens to be Owen’s nephew by marriage to his niece, Kristina. Ben is an exquisite painter having…
- Owen & Janet Walker Trade Bead Lecture by: Janet Walker
  March 19, 2011, 12:50
  Opening Celebration & Show First Thursday, April 7th, 6 - 8 pm Strands of dentalium shell, strings of glass beads and pendants of fossil…
- Silversmith, Goldsmith, Jeweler, What? by: Owen Walker
  March 12, 2011, 15:07
  What is the difference? Is there a difference? Why is the world confused? In the old days when the only way to learn a skill set or profession was to…
- Silver Britannia & Sterling Argentium by: Owen Walker
  February 26, 2011, 20:08
  Silver is one of the noble metals along with gold and platinum, chemical symbol Ag, which stands for Argentium (more on this later). Silver is the most…
- Octopus Bracelet with Abalone by: Owen Walker
  February 23, 2011, 18:59
  There are several stories that feature octopus in various roles. This particular design was created by request from a native of Juneau AK. It is wider than…
- Totem Carving With Scott Jensen by: Owen Walker
  February 22, 2011, 10:14
  Last weekend I had the privilege of attending a model totem carving class with the master of model totems Mr. Scott Jensen. Scott has done the finest model…
- A Few Golden Rules by: Active Artist
  February 20, 2011, 13:38
  Alloy refers to a mixture of metals; often describing the non-gold metals in a gold mixture ie.14K is 58.5%gold and42.5% alloy. Carat refers to a measure of…
- Abalone Shell Inlays by: Owen Walker
  January 8, 2011, 15:20
  Abalone shell has been used around the Northwest Coast of North America as a valuable trade item and as an inlay material for many centuries. Before the fur…
- Bronze Bear Tile With Patina by: Owen Walker
  December 28, 2010, 11:38
  Here is another bronze bear tile with the first patina application.
- Bronze Bear Tile Casting by: Owen Walker
  December 28, 2010, 11:27
  A bronze bear tile was cast then sandblasted to remove the ceramic investment. You can now see traces of sanding and grinding to remove any visible imperfection…
- Bronze Eagle Tile Is Sandblasted by: Owen Walker
  December 27, 2010, 15:38
  One of the tiles cast in bronze is sandblasted to remove all traces of ceramic investment and beginnings of sanding is now visible.
- Bronze Tiles by: Owen Walker
  December 24, 2010, 13:38
  Bronze tiles are in the works at Walker Goldsmiths. This is a photo of the four and six inch tiles sprued up, hanging and ready to dip in the ceramic slurry.…
Category: Terry Williams (5)
- Fossil Walrus Ivory from Punuk Island by: Terry Williams
  April 20, 2011, 18:21
  These pieces are sold now, but they are wonderful examples of fossil walrus ivory that the divers from Savoonga, Alaska find off of Punuk Island. I hope…
- Moose Antler Salmon Carving by: Active Artist
  January 28, 2011, 19:10
  Here are photos of an impressive carving by a friend of Terry Williams. The carving medium is moose antler ivory and seems to depict salmon going upstream. I…
- Northwest Coast & Alaska Artifacts by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 27, 2011, 17:42
  These photos were taken at Inside Passage Arts Gallery in Skagway, owned by Terry Williams, in 2005. I thought these artifacts were pretty interesting…
- Inside Passage Arts Panorama by: C Kelly Nowicki
  January 20, 2011, 19:59
  Here is a photo that I took in Skagway at Inside Passage Arts, a gallery owned and operated by Terry Williams. There were so many interesting things to look…
- Marine Mammal Protection Act by: Terry Williams
  January 6, 2011, 18:04
  The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) allows for the hunting of Marine Mammals by Native Alaskans whose cultures have traditionally hunted them for subsistenc…
Category: Kate Benzel (3)
- Mike Adams and off the grid by: Active Artist
  April 5, 2011, 18:03
  Mike Adams with Terry Sinnard, Craig Link & Mike Sciachitano Friday & Saturday, April 8 & 9 Saddle Club, Grand Island, NE 7:00 - 11:00pm Face…
- Music As History by: Active Artist
  March 10, 2011, 18:35
  If you ever sang "This Land is Your Land" in school, you might be interested to know that a couple verses probably were left out. One verse in the Woody…
- Prayers For The People by: Kate Benzel
  March 9, 2011, 16:52
  Prayers for the People: Carl Sandburg's Poetry and Songs Monday, March 14 7:30pm Smith Hall University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Perf…
Category: Marta Kubiak (2)
- Marta Kubiak in Helsinki by: Marta Kubiak
  April 12, 2011, 15:03
  At the end of March I was in Helsinki with Professor Pawel Frackiewicz and Assistant Professor Agata Gertchen. We were there as a delegation from the…
- We are controlling them. by: Marta Kubiak
  March 21, 2011, 16:46
  The works which I present here are made in serigraph technique. I have always prepared projects and layers for expose by my hands, so it’s a directly…
Category: Jewelry (21)
- Beaver Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 10:04
  The first house in the world was built by Beaver. Beaver is well known for his industriousness and building skills. He is a common inhabitant of the…
- Eagle Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 10:02
  Eagle is one of the two principle clans of the Tlingit and Haida. Eagles are symbols of power, authority and prestige among many nations as well as…
- Hummingbird Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 10:00
  Little birds and little animals were often referred to as "Spirit Helpers" by Northwest Coastal Natives. They bring messages from the spirit world into…
- Orca Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:55
  This handsome Chief of the Sea leaps and plays as he astonishes all with his power and perception. The first whales came into being when Raven carved…
- Raven Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:54
  This Raven dances with his Chilkat Blanket while proclaiming his Raven Clan. His highly valued powers of organization helped him to create every…
- Salmon Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:52
  Tshimshian legend tells of five different villages of Salmon people which corresponds with the five different varieties of Salmon. The villages were…
- Whale Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:50
  This whale dances to catch the light and shine beautifully. Baleen Whales are quite common in Northwest Coast Style Art, especially in Nuu-chah-nulth…
- Wolf Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:48
  Wolf is one of the most respected family crests of the Northwest Coast Makah People who were whale hunters in bygone days. Wolf is usually seen with a…
- Frog Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:46
  The design represents the little green tree frogs that live near my studio. They are called "Wookus" by local Lummi People. Northwest Coast Indians…
- Bear Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:42
  One bear for each ear, just like the twin bear cubs in the Bear Mother myth, where the princess marries a young man who was really a bear in human…
- Lovebirds Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:58
  The Tlingit and Haida have two clans, Eagle and Raven. Eagles traditionally marry Ravens and Ravens marry Eagles because all members of the clan are…
- Otter Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:52
  Otters are such sensuous, joyful and feisty critters! If you''ve been blessed with the opportunity to watch them play you can only come away feeling…
- Raven Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:45
  Hand-cast Sterling Silver Raven Ring by Janet Walker Hollowed underside, tapered to a squared shank for a well-balanced, comfortable ring. Available…
- Raven Sun Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:40
  The Tlingits tell the story that Raven's people were tired of always being in the dark, so Raven contrived a plan to be born as a human baby to the…
- Raven Wolf Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:32
  To the Haida people, Wolf is a division of the Raven Clan and some people like to wear their designs to show their clan affinity. Some just love Ravens…
- Chickadee Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:24
  Speaking of pretty little birds, here is a spirit helper with an exquisite cheery little call and a jaunty little black cap. The Cherokees have a story…
- Bentwood Box Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:19
  Janet Walker created this ring design as a representation of a traditional Northwest Coast Style Carved Bentwood Box. Traditionally a bentwood box was…
- Bear Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:13
  The Indians of the Pacific Northwest believed that before the first people were created the world was inhabited by animals who lived and acted as…
- Eagle Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:06
  There are many mythological stories associated with Eagle about heroic nobility and spirit. Descriptions of Eagle are so many; Brave, Soaring, Strong,…
- Frog Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 12:43
  "If a person is in a proper frame of mind, showing courage and perseverance, their guardian spirit will appear to them in a dream or vision. They might…
- Wolf Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 12:21
  This is a highly sculptured ring of Wolf curled up with his chin on his tale, but very much awake and watchful. Wolf is labeled as friendly, social,…
Category: Ria Harboe (2)
- Lummi Island Artists' Studio Tour by: Active Artist
  May 24, 2011, 20:23
  Hello my Art Friends... I have decided to participate in the upcoming Lummi Island Artists' Studio Tour Memorial Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to…
- Edison Eye Show by: Active Artist
  April 12, 2011, 15:35
  I know many of you are too far away to possibly attend. Just a note to let you know of an upcoming show, Friends of the Fish, at the Edison Eye Gallery…
Category: Walker Goldsmiths (23)
- Talkin' Trade Beads with Ben McPherson by: Janet Walker
  February 14, 2012, 19:27
  Ben McPherson is a marvelous young artist who just happens to be Owen’s nephew by marriage to his niece, Kristina. Ben is an exquisite painter having…
- Sterling Silver Thunderbird Tag by: Adam Mills
  January 27, 2012, 15:55
  What is a Thunderbird? A Thunderbird is a huge bird of power and strength, capable of creating storms and thunder as it flaps its wings. Lightening even…
- Beaver Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 10:04
  The first house in the world was built by Beaver. Beaver is well known for his industriousness and building skills. He is a common inhabitant of the…
- Eagle Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 10:02
  Eagle is one of the two principle clans of the Tlingit and Haida. Eagles are symbols of power, authority and prestige among many nations as well as…
- Hummingbird Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 10:00
  Little birds and little animals were often referred to as "Spirit Helpers" by Northwest Coastal Natives. They bring messages from the spirit world into…
- Orca Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:55
  This handsome Chief of the Sea leaps and plays as he astonishes all with his power and perception. The first whales came into being when Raven carved…
- Raven Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:54
  This Raven dances with his Chilkat Blanket while proclaiming his Raven Clan. His highly valued powers of organization helped him to create every…
- Salmon Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:52
  Tshimshian legend tells of five different villages of Salmon people which corresponds with the five different varieties of Salmon. The villages were…
- Whale Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:50
  This whale dances to catch the light and shine beautifully. Baleen Whales are quite common in Northwest Coast Style Art, especially in Nuu-chah-nulth…
- Wolf Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:48
  Wolf is one of the most respected family crests of the Northwest Coast Makah People who were whale hunters in bygone days. Wolf is usually seen with a…
- Frog Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:46
  The design represents the little green tree frogs that live near my studio. They are called "Wookus" by local Lummi People. Northwest Coast Indians…
- Bear Earrings by: Active Artist
  August 11, 2011, 09:42
  One bear for each ear, just like the twin bear cubs in the Bear Mother myth, where the princess marries a young man who was really a bear in human…
- Lovebirds Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:58
  The Tlingit and Haida have two clans, Eagle and Raven. Eagles traditionally marry Ravens and Ravens marry Eagles because all members of the clan are…
- Otter Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:52
  Otters are such sensuous, joyful and feisty critters! If you''ve been blessed with the opportunity to watch them play you can only come away feeling…
- Raven Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:45
  Hand-cast Sterling Silver Raven Ring by Janet Walker Hollowed underside, tapered to a squared shank for a well-balanced, comfortable ring. Available…
- Raven Sun Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:40
  The Tlingits tell the story that Raven's people were tired of always being in the dark, so Raven contrived a plan to be born as a human baby to the…
- Raven Wolf Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:32
  To the Haida people, Wolf is a division of the Raven Clan and some people like to wear their designs to show their clan affinity. Some just love Ravens…
- Chickadee Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:24
  Speaking of pretty little birds, here is a spirit helper with an exquisite cheery little call and a jaunty little black cap. The Cherokees have a story…
- Bentwood Box Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:19
  Janet Walker created this ring design as a representation of a traditional Northwest Coast Style Carved Bentwood Box. Traditionally a bentwood box was…
- Bear Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:13
  The Indians of the Pacific Northwest believed that before the first people were created the world was inhabited by animals who lived and acted as…
- Eagle Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 13:06
  There are many mythological stories associated with Eagle about heroic nobility and spirit. Descriptions of Eagle are so many; Brave, Soaring, Strong,…
- Frog Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 12:43
  "If a person is in a proper frame of mind, showing courage and perseverance, their guardian spirit will appear to them in a dream or vision. They might…
- Wolf Ring 5 by: Active Artist
  July 25, 2011, 12:21
  This is a highly sculptured ring of Wolf curled up with his chin on his tale, but very much awake and watchful. Wolf is labeled as friendly, social,…

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