Barbara Lavallee, Clam Tide
Barbara Lavallee
1941-
Date
1981
Medium Specific
Print
Edition / State
481/750
Classification
Print
Dimensions
14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
Framed: 23 x 20 in. (58.4 x 50.8 cm)
Framed: 23 x 20 in. (58.4 x 50.8 cm)
Accession Number
2015.35.20.16
Credit
Gift of Eunice Jarred Richter
Memo / Artist Statement
"I want people to have fun. If people look and smile, then I feel the art is a success."
https://www.artshopgallery.com/home/barbara-lavallee-current-prints-and-originals/, 2020
"I am undeniably the product of my life's experiences," Lavallee once explained to SATA: "a 1950s Midwest childhood with three sisters and a strong, courageous mother who put our lives back together after the death of my father; an adventurous husband who encouraged me to sometimes go beyond the limits of comfort; my beloved sons, who shared their childhood with a single parent; and the roller coaster ride of making a living as a freelance artist. My family remains a strong influence on my life and work."
In describing how she came to her chosen profession, the artist recalled: "I have always known I wanted to 'do' art, but it was only after I moved to Alaska, fell in love with the land, its people, and fascinating native
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cultures, that I knew I wanted to be an artist. I majored in art in college and had experience teaching art. When it became time to do my first book, I read Uri Schulevitz's book Writing with Pictures to get an idea of how to go about illustrating a book. I found it to be a wonderful resource, a worthy recommendation to anyone who is interested in illustrating."
https://www.artshopgallery.com/home/barbara-lavallee-current-prints-and-originals/, 2020
"I am undeniably the product of my life's experiences," Lavallee once explained to SATA: "a 1950s Midwest childhood with three sisters and a strong, courageous mother who put our lives back together after the death of my father; an adventurous husband who encouraged me to sometimes go beyond the limits of comfort; my beloved sons, who shared their childhood with a single parent; and the roller coaster ride of making a living as a freelance artist. My family remains a strong influence on my life and work."
In describing how she came to her chosen profession, the artist recalled: "I have always known I wanted to 'do' art, but it was only after I moved to Alaska, fell in love with the land, its people, and fascinating native
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cultures, that I knew I wanted to be an artist. I majored in art in college and had experience teaching art. When it became time to do my first book, I read Uri Schulevitz's book Writing with Pictures to get an idea of how to go about illustrating a book. I found it to be a wonderful resource, a worthy recommendation to anyone who is interested in illustrating."
Biography
Barbara Lavallee’s whimsical paintings depicting Alaskan life have made her one of the most celebrated artists in the state. In addition to her beautiful prints, she has also illustrated several children’s books, including the incredibly popular bestseller, “Mama Do You Love Me?”.
Barbara Lavallee was born in Iowa and grew up in Wisconsin. Her mother was an art teacher and Barbara graduated from Illinois’ Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. A professional artist since 1976, Barbara Lavallee developed her stylized figures by first working with silkscreen prints before turning to the watercolor medium.
Barbara lived for 12 years in Sitka, Alaska, teaching art to Native students at Mt. Edgecombe boarding school before moving to Girdwood, Alaska where she now lives. Her interest in Alaska Native cultures and the Eskimo Olympics are evident in her work. Barbara’s paintings and limited edition prints also reflect her world of kids, cats, and everyday Alaskan life. She especially enjoys painting women, who are usually depicted in bright colors doing things as diverse as picking berries, sitting in a hot tub, or doing aerobics.
http://www.anniekaills.com/art/lavallee/, 2020
Barbara Lavallee was born in Iowa and grew up in Wisconsin. Her mother was an art teacher and Barbara graduated from Illinois’ Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. A professional artist since 1976, Barbara Lavallee developed her stylized figures by first working with silkscreen prints before turning to the watercolor medium.
Barbara lived for 12 years in Sitka, Alaska, teaching art to Native students at Mt. Edgecombe boarding school before moving to Girdwood, Alaska where she now lives. Her interest in Alaska Native cultures and the Eskimo Olympics are evident in her work. Barbara’s paintings and limited edition prints also reflect her world of kids, cats, and everyday Alaskan life. She especially enjoys painting women, who are usually depicted in bright colors doing things as diverse as picking berries, sitting in a hot tub, or doing aerobics.
http://www.anniekaills.com/art/lavallee/, 2020
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Signed in pencil with title, edition, and artist signature.