Beaver
This is an example of a beaver, an important animal in the
Northwest. Notice the buck teeth and the cross hatched tail.
This "expansive" design has the distorted body filling the given
retangular space, but the body parts are still distinguishable.
Traditional Designs
Coyote or Wolf
This is an example of a wolf, an important animal in the
Northwest. Notice the sharp teeth and claws This "expansive"
design has the distorted body filling the given round space, but
the body parts are still distinguishable.
Frog
This is an example of a frog design. This "configurative" design
shows the obvious body shape of the frog. Decorative ovoids
and U-shapes border the design,
Moon
This is an example of a Moon. Notice the salmon trout head in
its mouth. This "configurative" design shows the obvious round
shape of the Moon.
Copyright 2003 by D.Needham
Copyright 2003 by D.Needham
Artist Debbi Needham learned the art of the Northwest Coast, studying under native artist,
Marvin Oliver at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Copyright 2003 by D.Needham
Copyright 2003 by D.Needham
All Artwork Copyright 2003 by D.Needham
Unauthorized copying is punishable by law.
If you are interested in learning more about the artist or purchasing prints, please email: skyclyde@yahoo.com.
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