Bring a Friend Home with A Clarissa Rizal Collector's Edition Giclee reproductions...!
Clarissa Rizal's Collector's Edition Giclee reproduction prints are affordable, traditional and contemporary, Alaskan Tlingit art printed from the originals on high quality acid-free art papers or canvas using Epson's Sylus Pro 7880 large-format printer and Epson's Ultrachrome K3 inks. All reproductions are printed by the artist for artistic and quality control. Reproductions are a limited Collector's Edition, signed and numbered by the artist. Canvas prints will be shipped insured in a large mailing tube; the fine art paper prints will be shrinkwrapped with a black foam core backing, packed, insured and shipped in a box.
Note: 8% of the sales from each print will be donated to a non-profit organization - local, regional, or national. The art image corresponds with the mission statement of each individual non-profit organization.
All images are copyright of the artist. Seek permission from the artist to use any images on this page and entire website for educational purposes only.
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"An Ocean Runs Through Us"
The original acrylic-on-canvas tryptich was inspired by the intital smaller painting below, entitled "Red Salmon." Halibut, salmon, shark, seal and a killerwhale inhabit this ocean scene. Each section measures 32" W x 24" H
8% of this print's sale will be donated to the non-profit environmental organization Turning The Tides based in Juneau, Alaska: www.turningthetides.org
$995
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"Red Salmon"
The original acrylic painting was a gift for Kahlil's 30th birthday.
Image measures 11.5" W x 9" H
8% of this print's sale will be donated to the nationwide coalition of conservation organization, Save Our Wild Salmon (SOS); they focus their efforts on the Columbia and Snake River Basin: http://www.wildsalmon.org/
$120
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"Emergence"
Based on the button blanket robe in the collection of SEARHC and original acylic painting. (Button blanket print is available below).
32"W x 22"H
8% of this print's sale will be donated to the non-profit Native health organization based in Juneau, Alaska: www.searhc.org
$295
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"Grey Wolves"
When life gets too hectic and "colorful", we can opt out for a little while to a slate of grey. Grey Wolf wisdom offers indigenous guidance. From the original acrylic on canvas painting.
24" W x 22"H
8% of this print's sales will be donated to the non-profit "working for wolf conservation" organization, Wolf Haven based in Washington State: www.wolfhaven.org
$295
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"Raven Glacier"
The original acrylic on canvas was inspired by one of Bob Sam's true stories about an elderly Raven who passed away amongst the flock's support. The humanitarian language of the brother Ravens inspired Bob to return back to his council meeting with the reminder that our elders are a precious resource and we must remember to honor their wisdom. Glaciers are the oldest living water on earth; their wisdom is caught in a frozen language.
16"W x 20"H
8% of this print's sale will be donated to the non-profit The Indigenous Language Institute based in Santa Fe, New Mexico at: http://www.ilinative.org
$295
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"Tllingit World Series #052"
The original mixed-media collage included silkscreened print, Japanese papers & maps, acrylic paint - this image eventually became Clarissa's "logo."
Image size: 8"W x 10"H
8% of this print's sale will be donated to the non-profit arts organization Artstream Cultural Resources based in Juneau, Alaska and Pagosa Springs, Colorado: www.artstream.net
$120
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"Tlingit World Series #087 "
Print of another favorite collage; silkscreened print, maps, photo copies, Japanese rice papers, acrylic paints
8"W x 10" H
8% of this print's sale will be donated to the non-profit arts organization Artstream Cultural Resources based in Juneau, Alaska and Pagosa Springs, Colorado at: www.artstream.net
$120
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"Tlingit World Series #10 "
A print of another "musical" favorite collage; music papers, maps, acrylic paint
8"W x 10"H
8% of this print's sale will be donated to the non-profit organization, the Alaska Folk Festival based in Juneau, Alaska: http://akfolkfest.org/
$120
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"Tlingit World Series #84 "
A print of another "worldly" favorite collage; silkscreened print, maps, acrylic paint
8"W x 10" H
8% of this print's sale will be donated to the non-profit environmental organization based in Juneau, Alaska: www.turningthetides.org
$120
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"Tlingit World Series #85 "
A print of another favorite and beautiful collage; silscreened print, maps, acrylic paint. This image was the poster design for SACNAS' 2005 convention.
8"W x 10"H
8% of this print's sale will be donated to the non-profit organization Advancing Hispanics, Chicanos and Native Americans in Science(SACNAS) based in Santa Cruz, California at: www.sacnas.org
$120
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"The Language of Robes"
A portfolio of Clarissa's first fifty Chilkat & Ravenstail weaving robes and button blanket ceremonial robes
Between 1983 and 2010, Clarissa designed and created more than 50 Tlingit ceremonial robes in the button blanket style, Ravenstail weavings and the Chilkat dance robes. Keeping with the Tlingit tradition, each robe conveys a message, story or clan identity. The first 25 robe photos were snapshots before Clarissa got the idea she would document the latter half of her robes by a professional photographer, Jeff Laydon (www.pagosaphotography.com)
Hardcover (Available Fall 2010)
$65
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"Jennie Weaves An Apprentice"
Chilkat Weaver's Handbook
This practical guide provides Chilkat weavers of
all experience levels pertinent information gained from
Clarissa’s apprenticeship in 1986 with the last
traditional Chilkat weaver, Jennie Thlunaut; combined
with Clarissa’s experiences as a weaver and a
teacher of this traditional art form, with additional
information from Jennie’s daughter, Agnes Bellinger. Most of the information in this handbook can also be
applied to Ravenstail weaving. With black & white,
color photos and drawings, some of the information includes:
Jennie’s astounding fingering technique (for speed,
accuracy and tension), her philosophies, traditions,
values and tricks-of-the-trade, Clarissa’s story
of her apprenticeship with Jennie, preparation of materials
and supplies, natural & commercial dyeing, weft
color samples, list of suppliers, a traveler's weaving loom pattern; designs and descriptions;
and, keeping with traditions, some of the information
is shared with a touch of storytelling. This handbook
is intended for use by either an experienced weaver
who is seeking some additional information in Chilkat
weaving, or utilized as a supplemental guide with a
weaving instructor.
Hardcover (Available Fall 2010)
$55.00
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"Following Our Ancestors' Trail"
This print is based on the original silkscreened print for Sealaska Heritage Institute's "Celebration '90" poster design, also made into a button blanket wall mural (Private Collection, Tucson) and a carved, painted, copper-inlay wall mural (Alaska Native Medical Center, Anchorage). The Sun is rising with each human being a ray of light, each carrying a representation of our community: human w/spear=gathering from the sea; human w/basket=gathering from the land; human with T'naa=history, culture, wealth & art; human w/child on back=family, generations; human w/walking staff=our elders, leading the way on the path of our ancestors' trail; humans are traveling in the same direction as the salmon=living according to Nature and the cycle of life.
8% of this print's sale will be donated to the non-profit cultural organization Sealaska Heritage Institute based in Juneau, Alaska: www.sealaskaheritage.org
$120
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"Emergence"
Print is based on the original button blanket (collection of SEARHC, Sitka) Image size is approximately 19"W x 12"H
8% of this print's sale will be donated to the non-profit tribal health organization, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC); the main office is based in Juneau, Alaska: www.searhc.org
$120
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"Eagle Heart"
This print is based on the original button robe of the same name. Eagle Heart, the one who soars highest above the world bringing the heart of the Earth into the heavens and the heart of the heavens back down to Earth.
Image is approximately "19"W x 12"H
8% of this print's sale will be donated to the non-profit environmental organization based in Haines, Alaska: http://baldeaglefestival.org/
$120
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"Wrestling With Angels"
This print is based on the original button blanket robe of the same name. Image size is approximately
8% of this print's sale will be donated to the non-profit environmental organization based in Juneau, Alaska: www.turningthetides.org
$120
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