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2011 Novel Ideas Auction Items
Items up for auction in the 2011 Novel Ideas event.
25. "North Coast Waves" Watercolor Painting
This picture, called "North Coast Waves", is a 11 by 14 inch watercolour on 140 pound paper. Created by Lise Fish, it was coupled with Island Sunsets: An Anthology of Canadian Verse, a compilation of poetry. This is an original, signed by the artist and no prints or reproductions were made.
24. "Cold Day" Watercolour Painting
This picture, entitled "Cold Day", is a 16 by 20 inch watercolour on 140 pound paper. Created by Lise Fish, it was coupled with Watercolor Painting on the Trail: A Hiking Artist's Handbook by Judith Campbell. This is an original, signed by the artist and no prints or reproductions were made.
23. Quilted Medallion Pillows
This two pillows are entitled "Red Web" and "Sea Weed at the Center". Donated by Jane Wilde, it was inspired by The Careless Quilter: Decide as you Sew, Design As You Go Quiltmaking by Kristin Miller, a former local who's influence on quilters of the area still resonates. Some of the fabrics used in these pillows are hand-dyed and both feature linen backs.
22. "Sunlit Sails" Limited Edition Print
This picture, entitled "Sunlit Sails", features a gorgeous scene of sailboats upon the bay. Donated by Hans and Irmgard Buchholz from Studio 9, it was coupled with By the Grace of the Sea: A Woman's Solo Odyssey Around the World by Pat Henry. This is a limited edition print of 350 of the original painting by Carol Evans.
21. "Halibut Heaven" Limited Edition Print
This picture, entitled "Halibut Heaven", featuring fish in their watery playground. Donated by Hans and Irmgard Buchholz from Studio 9, it was coupled with Fly-fishing the Northwest Volume 1. This is a limited edition 7" by 9.9" print of 525 of the original painting by Nathalie Parenteau, signed and numbered by the artist.
20. "First Lesson" Limited Edition Print
This picture, entitled "First Lesson", features a mother and young cub fishing. Donated by Hans and Irmgard Buchholz from Studio 9, it was coupled with Fly-fishing with Children: A Guide for Parents by Philip Brunquell, M.D.. This is a limited edition print of 825 of the original painting by Nathalie Parenteau, signed and numbered by the artist.
19. "Smudging Ceremony" Limited Edition Print
This picture, entitled "Smudging Ceremony", is a representation of a Native healing ceremony. Donated by Hans and Irmgard Buchholz from Studio 9, it was coupled with Interpretive Contexts for Traditional and Current Coast Tsimshian Feasts by Margaret Seguin. This is a limited edition print of the original painting by Nathalie Parenteau, signed and numbered by the artist.
18. Baby Blanket, Booties and Slippers
This baby blanket, booties, and child slippers are soft and perfect for young children. They were donated by Rosa Robichaud, and have been coupled with Baby Baby Baby! by Marilyn Janovitz. The slippers are about a children's size 8, and the booties about a infant size 1.
17. Red and Black Striped Socks
These stripey socks are eye-catching enough to knock your shoes off. They were donated by Rosa Robichaud, and have been coupled with Knit Socks! by Betsy Lee McCarthy. The socks are about children's size 11, but should stretch.
16. Knitted Curly Scarf
This camoflague brown scarf is a collection of curls. It was donated by Rosa Robichaud, and has been coupled with Sensational Scarfs: 44 Great Ways to Turn a Scarf into a Fabulous Fashion Look by Carol Straley. The scarf is 52" long and machine washable.