The idea of placing an eagle's nest on top of a totem has interested me for some time. I've not seen it in real life but I'm not ruling out the possibility. "The Eagle Returns" is a fantasy. The poles in the painting are both eagle poles that happen to exist in much less decayed form where I live in White Rock, BC, Canada. The village itself is a reconstruct of many of the deserted villages on the coast of Alaska and BC. To me it's not at all about sentiment, but about symbolic power. We celebrate the circle of life and the return of the eagle to our coast.

Size: 17" x 20"
Purchase a signed Print (unframed) $250

This work was inspired by a trip to Haines, AK in November, 2004. On his first visit to the area, the artist was impressed by the sheer immensity of the landscape, the qualities of northern light, and the presence of wintering Bald Eagles.

Of this work, he says, "This work recalls the atmospheric conditions of my visit to the area, a memorable combination of cold, fresh mountain air, grey skies, and scattered morning light. This light intrigued me, glancing off sulphur-yellow eyes, playing over rich, dark tones of plumage and casting soft shadows over ancient, lichen-encrusted rock. The challenge was to use this element with a very restricted range of colors to unify eagle and landscape.

My intention with the eagle itself was to convey an idea of the living presence of these magnificent birds, their sheer size, their almost rock-like solidity and their deliberate, unhurried movements. I also sought to convey, be means of a casual glance over a shoulder, my perception of the fundamental indifference and impassiveness of their nature."

Size: 28.5" x 21"
Purchase a signed Print (unframed) $250

"The Bald Eagle is a moiety of the Chilkat Tlingits of Southern Alaska. These birds are frequently carved into their great totems by artists of the tribe. This older pole in the painting has been around for a long time.

The forests are starting to overtake its resting place.

Elders of the tribe are revered for their strength and wisdom. The young often consult the elders in time of need. This young immature eagle apparently has a problem and has called his elders to help him solve…and like most guardians they are more than welcome to lend their advice."

Purchase a signed Print (unframed) $125

Posters

Hazard Pay
Forest Hembree

Our 2002 Print, "Hazard Pay" by Juneau artist Forest Hembree. This beautiful limited edition lithograph of an original acrylic painting is available for $35, numbered and signed by the artist. This art is truly representative of the stormy maritime conditions that the bald eagles must occasionally feed in during the winter months in SE Alaska. The image is also featured on a individually wrapped 5x7 inch note card (plus envelope) for $3.

Purchase Poster (unframed) $30

Mountain Eagle
Donna Catotti

Our 2001 Print, "Mountain Eagle" by local Haines artist Donna Catotti, is available for order at $30, including mailing tube and postage. The image is also featured on a individually-wrapped 5x7 inch note card (plus envelope) for $3.

Size: 28.5" x 21"
Purchase Poster (unframed) $30

Purchase Note 5x7 Card $2

Note card set

Note card set, "Hazard Pay" by Juneau artist Forest Hembree, "Mountain Eagle" by Donna Cattoti, "Domain Dispute" by Ed Mills, and "Reflections" by Herb van Cleve. Total of 12 cards (three of each, 5 x 7 (plus envelope) for $25.

Purchase Note Card Set $25

Fall on the Chilkat
John Svenson and Tim Shields

Our 2000 Poster, "Fall on the Chilkat" by local Haines artists John Svenson and Tim Shields, is available for order at $15 (unsigned) and $20 (signed by the artists), including mailing tube and postage.

Purchase Poster (unsigned) $15

Purchase Poster (signed) $15

Domain Dispute
by Ed Mills

Our 1999 Print, "Domain Dispute" by Ed Mills is available for order at $25. It is an offset lithograph print from an original acrylic painting. Limited edition of 500, signed and numbered by the artist.

Purchase Poster $25

Spirit of the Chilkat
JoAnn George

Our 1998 Print, "Spirit of the Chilkat" by JoAnn George is available for order at $30. It is an offset lithograph print from an original watercolor painting. Limited edition of 500, signed and numbered by the artist.

Purchase Poster $30

Keeping Watch - Chilkat River Valley
by Donna Catotti

Our 1996 Print "Keeping Watch - Chilkat River Valley" by Donna Catotti is available for order at $25. It is an offset lithograph print from an original oil painting. Limited edition of 500, signed and numbered by the artist.

Purchase Poster $25