"Last Pitch" Original Watercolor Painting
"Last Pitch" Original Watercolor Painting
| Ship To | Cost | With Another Item |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $75.00 | $0.00 |
| United States | $50.00 | $0.00 |
Delivery Options
Send a hint
Description
Original watercolor
Image size: 15" x 22"
Traditionally I give my climbing teams the best days of their lives, the kind of days that I wish I had gotten. Coastal spires & ice fields are literally across the street from our studio's.
About the Artist: John Svenson
I arrived in Haines Alaska to work for Alaskan Indian Arts in 1968 to study totem pole carving, engraving & silk screening. Being a young watercolorist from California I was heavily influenced by the regional "Masters" approach to applying paint to paper, very wet & impressionistic avoiding detail through swift action, though bold and representational at the same time. Having grown up in an art environment, my wife, (also an artist) & I founded the "Extreme Dreams" studios and fine art gallery in Haines. This business not only represented our art but our mt. guiding activities spanning 40 years. As time went by I began experimenting with a medium that was as far from holding a paint brush as I could get, molten glass. I found I could produce a watercolor effect with "frit" (colored powders) and fuse multiple layers to essentially make a painting. I attended classes at The Pilchuck School of Glass in Northern Washington. Since then hot glass, in addition to painting, has become a passion that increases with every project, opening endless worlds of possibilities.
They say a photo is worth 1,000 words. My life of art and adventure has been and still is, a wild ride. In both fields, memorable projects and great relationships have developed over the years. Alaska is home and the outer fringes of human habitation, my palette. Mountain Guide Lee Harrell was my mentor. He stressed safety first and could be ruthless if our minds strayed from the fact, death, or worse, could come because of a brainless movie. I am alive today because of his patience, which I've since learned, is essential when guiding. And then there was my introduction to the art world, long, long before coherency. I'm here with my father in his studio, he was already a very accomplished and successful sculptor. During these young years, I was already leaning towards flat art, painting was more "mobile".
Meet the Owner
View Store Page
Extreme Dreams Fine Arts Gallery
More from Extreme Dreams Fine Arts Gallery
Offered by Extreme Dreams Fine Arts Gallery
"Moon Dancers" Original Watercolor Painting/ SOLD
You May Also Like from Haines
Recently Viewed
Offered by The Mountain Shop
The Mountain Shop Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Gilden 100% ultra cotton T-shirt. The words"The Mountain Shop Skagway, Alaska" are written on the center chest in white.
Offered by Extreme Dreams Fine Arts Gallery
"Last Pitch" Original Watercolor Painting
Original watercolor Image size: 15" x 22" Traditionally I give my climbing teams the best days of their lives, th...
Offered by The Great Alaskan Bowl Company
Double-Heart Shaped Swan Love Art Bowl
Swan love! Painted on one of our most unique bowls, the 9" double heart. Painted by Fran Bundtzen. Comes with a stand....
Offered by Wild Yukon Furs Inc.
14k Rose Gold Fill 18" necklace with White Opalite
This is one of our BEST SELLING styles! 14k rose gold fill 18" cable chain with one simple opalite gem. Perfect to be wo...
Offered by Julie's Fine Jewelry & Gifts
"Elk" Fimo Creations Polymer Clay Sculpture by Jon Anderson
This Sculpture is made of Polymer Clay Measurements: * Baby: 1.6x6x4x3.6″ * Mama: 5.6×5.6″ * Papa: 5.8×7.2" Abo...
Offered by Grandfathers Word
Devils Club and Red Clover Lip Balm Pack of 4
Handmade by Alaska Native Indigenous artist, Pauline Duncan, from Sitka, Alaska.
Offered by Blue Raven Handcrafted
Lily of the Valley Beaded Earrings
Hand beaded glass seed beads on gold or silver plated connectors accented by a rainbow of gemstones. Ear wires are eit...
Offered by Fathom Publishing Company
Saga of an Aviation Survivor
Howard Hunt was a dynamic “can do” man with determination, intention, and perseverance. From the cornfields of Iowa to t...
Join our newsletter
We'll send you 1x/mo updates on local Alaska and The Bahamas as well as holiday promos, available only via email
We care about your data in our privacy policy.
Why Voyij.com
The largest selection of unique and different
Shop gifts and activities from your favorite travel destinations
Personalized service and trip planning help
From locals who live here
Shop local
Thank you for supporting small businesses!