"Get Away"

Original: 9”x12” Acrylic on Canvas Board, 2024 (NFS)

Metal prints available in different sizes

ABOUT THE PAINTING:

In Alaska, you see a lot of wildlife and the interactions that they have with each other. Part of what is so captivating is the relationship between these animals. I was inspired to paint this after witnessing a chum salmon successfully evade a bamboozled bear. In this painting, I wanted to capture the spray and the motion of the bear along with the terrified nature of the salmon. The bear, confused, did a little spin and I thought it would be intriguing to portray the same bear in the background and paint its different positions as it turns around to chase the chum salmon.

I love to be outdoors and one of my goals is to capture the essence and experience of being in Alaska. Painting is one of my favorite pastimes, and I sell paintings like these as prints throughout my town and at art markets. I love to hear the stories that people share whenever they are looking at art that I have created because of our mutual connection to nature.

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Alain Soltys-Gray

Born and raised in Juneau amidst glaciers and old growth forests, Alain has been inspired by the natural beauty of Southeast Alaska. From an early age, light and reflections of the rainforest caught his eye and have continued to be recurring elements in his art. Already an award-winning artist, Alain aspires to share his unique view of Alaska with you through his paintings. Alain was a valedictorian, graduating from Thunder Mountain High School in May 2022. He’s currently attending college at the Rhode Island School of Design, planning to bring what he learns back home to Alaska after he graduates. Follow him on Instagram: @alain_soltys_gray

ABOUT METAL PRINTS:

Alain’s original painting is printed on metal. MetalPrints™ represent a new art medium for preserving photos by infusing dyes directly into specially coated aluminum sheets. Because the image is infused into the surface and not on it, your images will take on an almost magical luminescence. The ultra-hard scratch-resistant surface is waterproof/weatherproof and can be cleaned easily - just avoid direct sunlight. Non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol can be used without harming the print surface. Use a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. No cleaners containing ammonia, abrasives, or corrosive chemicals should be used.

Each print is made with a float mount hanger so the print is ready to hang - no frame needed! These hangars are attached to the back of the print, and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung.