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Hi, Don!
Clam Digging is the name of my latest 3-dimensional painting, depicting the Alaska brown bears seen in Katmai National Park. We had two of these bears come within 30 feet of us, out of curiosity, as our guide told us they might. We were viewing them from about 100 yards away. One of the bears approached us and once he got about 30 feet away, he looked at us for a few moments, then turned and went about his business of digging for clams. Humans are not seen as a threat to the bears in Katmai National Park because no weapons are allowed and the bears see a lot of people visiting on a regular basis. An interesting fact I learned from this trip is that grizzly bears and brown bear are basically the same animal, only brown bears grows a little larger due to their diet from the sea.
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The bear’s foot prints on the right were created from a photograph I took in the mud flats of the National Park, while the tide was out. This unique 3-dimensional painting measures 19”h. x 26”w. and is shown prior to being mounted on the mat and frame. | |
During the month of November, my wife and I traveled to New Orleans for good music and good food…and we were not disappointed in either. While we were there, we decided to take an airboat ride into the bayou. The captain of our boat informed us that he has been doing these trips into the wildlife reserve for eighteen years. When we entered a small bay, he chanted in French: ”Come here, come here.” Unbelievably, he called in five alligators. | |
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As they swam towards the boat, he described each one and then identified one female that he is friends with…she came right up beside the boat, he got on his knees and kissed the gator on the snout. After we continued on, we entered another small bay and he started making bird noises…and called in two unique birds, one of which jumped up on the boat. The horse whisperer has nothing on this guy! (click on any image for a closer look) | |
We also visited Congo Square, a park that was best known as a popular meeting place for enslaved Africans in the early 1800s. They would gather on Sundays to drum, dance, sing, and trade goods. By 1819, these gatherings included as many as 500 to 600 people. Among the most famous dances were the Bamboula, the Calinda, and the Congo. These African cultural expressions were gradually incorporated into New Orleans' Mardi Gras. | | |
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On another day, after visiting Bourbon Street, we were told to visit Frenchman Street for a more authentic New Orleans sound. Shortly after we arrived, a group of guys gathered on a street corner and proceeded to make great music.
After listening to the music for a length of time, we wandered around and found an open area where numerous artists had tables set up to show their art. I found a painting created by an artist by the name of M. Sani that truly represents the scene we had just encountered on the street corner…and I had to have a print of that painting (below).
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We also spent most of one day near the French Market. There is a 3-dimensional artwork near the market that really caught my attention (above, left). It was created by artist Brent Barnidge. He specializes in sculpture and 3-dimensional artworks and currently works for the movie industry, creating props and sets. This work of art depicts a scene of the booths located in the French Market. There are several wall murals in this same area, created by other artists, which also represent the lifestyles of New Orleans. | |
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A 15”h x 35.75”w Metal Print of Grand Tetons & Mormon Roll Barn
This artwork is printed on an aluminum panel and ready to hang on the wall. This print is of my 3-dimensional painting depicting one of the famous Mormon Row barns in front of the Grand Tetons. This row of barns are the most photographed barns in the world, and their location near Grand Teton National Park is surreal.
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The retail price of this metal print is $575, but your special price this month is only $425 (including ground shipping). We can print as many of these artworks as ordered, so it is NOT first come, first served!
This SPECIAL OFFER is good from Dec. 3–Dec. 17, 2024.
(Note: Order may not arrive prior to Christmas if ordered after Dec. 10.)
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If you are interested in seeing what original artworks or metal prints are available for sale, please visit my website at DonWoodard.com. If you see an artwork that you are very interested in, you are welcome to visit my art studio in Broomfield, CO to see it in person. Or, if you live out of state, I will send you the original work of art to review. You will need to pay for it in advance, but if you decide that you don’t care for it, just send it back within 10 days in good condition and I will refund all of your money. However, you will need to pay the return shipping costs. | |
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I wish you, your family, and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Thanks for reading and I hope to see or hear from you soon.
Take care,
Don
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