Style1½ inches thick (3.75 cm) Product Details Artist grade canvas, archival inks, wooden stretcher bars, and UVB protective coating
AvailablityUsually ships within five business days. ArtistLon French Pro Member CollectionHaidaRavenArt
Description Starting a new life is never easy and that is why Bear represents caution, grounding, good decisions and leadership. With Wolf that represents love, forgiveness, compatibility and community. The Salmon in their eyes represent perseverance and luck, when in pairs, which we all need from time to time. The other Wolf, in the shoulder of the Bear, represents the healing that will happen. The Wolf also symbolizes the intimacy and generosity they have towards each other. The Eagle, in the Wolfs shoulder, represents clarity, vision, inspiration and new beginnings. The two Beavers represent, the foundation of any relationship, trust and loyalty. Finally, we have the Butterfly bringing everyone together with the message of growth, beauty, joy and the chance of a fresh start.
Lon French, Esquimalt Member Since November 2013 Artist Statement I’m a Haida graphic artist that has been doing Haida art since the end of 2012. At that time, I decided I needed to change the direction of my life. This is when I started learning about my family from Haida Gwaii. I researched Haida art and learned the basic forms. Then I started playing with designs and developed my own style. That style has evolved and continues to evolve the more I do. I have tried to stay traditional and have on the most part but feel that to grow as an artist I must be open to change. As I continue on my new path I’ll try new things and learn more about tradition also and that will reflect in my work. Mostly, I’m self taught but I was also initially taught for a short time by George Hunt Jr. at S J Willis Secondary back in the early ‘80s. I hope you enjoy my designs and follow my journey of discovery in the world of Haida art.