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Yup'ik Fine Jewelry
Yes, back in 1990 this was new. This stuff was brand new in Yup'ik tundra. I was leafing through my past illustrations and ideas in...

John Oscar
Oct 17, 20192 min read


Seaweed and Otter
When the long floating seaweed is gone from near tidal shores, that means the Otter is no longer in the area. Just like the forests, the...

John Oscar
Oct 15, 20191 min read


Navgusta Destroyer
A time to reflect, a time to see, a time to envision greater hope and perseverance and offer hope.

John Oscar
Sep 8, 20191 min read


No Nothing
A time to reflect, a time to see, a time to envision greater hope and perseverance and offer hope.

John Oscar
Sep 3, 20192 min read


Test Ad
Reviewing some simple approach to advertising the site.

John Oscar
Sep 1, 20191 min read


Let's Dance
"Agayuliyararput" - Our Way Making Prayer. The drum was the heart of everyone, one beat, one family, one love, one joy and giving thanks...

John Oscar
Aug 29, 20193 min read


Raven Finds Light
All Native groups of Alaska had stories relating to the Raven. Children's stories of how the Raven made his creations. He had the...

John Oscar
Aug 28, 20191 min read


2006 Art Studio
Found a couple photos. This was back in Mekoryuk. Jeremy looks so young, and Ashley Brankovic in background. We used to prepare for art...

John Oscar
Aug 17, 20191 min read


Ikirtuq - It's Opened
Which ONe?

John Oscar
Jul 13, 20191 min read


Wolf & Bear Dance
The Siberian Yup’ik natives in Alaska had a story of a wolf turning into a human. The polar bear had the ability to blend in with his...

John Oscar
Jul 6, 20191 min read


Salmon & Raven 2018
Donated last year in 2018. Appx. 24"x12" Steel, wood & feathers. I am currently serving as president for the Kuskokwim Art Guild, Inc....

John Oscar
Mar 16, 20191 min read


Raven Prep
Preparations March 2016

John Oscar
Mar 8, 20191 min read


Kuskokwim Arts Guild
Supporting the arts in Southwest Alaska for 18 years! Victoria Sosa, will be happy to serve you. Come visit the shop:...

John Oscar
Mar 8, 20191 min read


Follow Me Red III
This has a new face with moving eyes that follow you at different angles. 16 x 20 inch framed/matted original 3-D artwork is based off from the first design. It is made of driftwood from Bethel and Mekoryuk beaches, dentalium shells, reindeer hair, guinea hen feathers, sand, beads and acrylic paint. Jim Gulick, owner 2018.

John Oscar
Jun 13, 20181 min read


In Preparation
Preparing fox figurines to complete the "Follow Me Red". This new look also gave me other ideas for other animals and fish.

John Oscar
Jun 9, 20181 min read
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