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[2011-03-06 03:39:40 +0000 UTC]
"Alaska Baskets"
(United States)
# Statistics
Favourites: 418; Deviations: 80; Watchers: 45
Watching: 102; Pageviews: 12129; Comments Made: 536; Friends: 102
# About me
Simone Martin, artisan of Alaska Baskets is of Russian Yup'ik descent and native to Alaska. Associates Degree in Fine Art Photography. Professionally trained Graphic Artist.Known for twenty years as a Pysanky (wax resist dye) Egg Artist, as another cultural expression of her Russian/Yupik Ancestry, she sold in many fine galleries, and participated in Arts & Humanities Programs and Workshops in her area.
She was casually introduced to a traditional Tlingit basket twining method as a child, and found the craft fascinating. However, it was only within the last couple years that she studied basketry formally under a Master Basket Weaver of the SW Native style, similar to Alaska Native - Tlingit and Yupik twining, and became known for this work.
At present Simone is flourishing artistically and has developed a distinctive, contemporary design and style which reflects her reverence for nature, the indigenous people which surround her and the land she calls home.
Her Fine Art specialties include:
Twined Waxed Linen & Bead Baskets
Coiled Waxed Silk & Bead Baskets
Coiled Waxed Silk & Bead Necklaces with Earrings
Coiled Waxed Silk, Bead & Feather dance fans
Egg Art - Decorative and Jewelry
In 2011, Simone's artwork is featured in several galleries Statewide in Alaska under the label Alaska Baskets and Artisan Products. Simone has been an Independent Artist (actively selling work on private commission and business consignment) for a cumulative total of over 25 adult years.
Simone also features her husband, Bradley Martin's basketry in her collections, and his work is represented distinctively in Alaska Baskets under the division Bradley Baskets. Bradley is a fine craftsman who works proficiently in several mediums on a variety of different projects, ranging from woodworking, boat building, boat modeling, knife making, metal bending, bead work and basketry, all in his spare time! He has often been an inspiration and support to his wife!
Alaska Baskets may be purchased at any of the finer retailers found listed below. You may also contact Simone Martin at alaska.baskets@gmail.com for special commissions or customized woven baskets or batiked eggs.
Shops and galleries within the State of Alaska:
Alaska Crafters - Wasilla, AK;
June Pardue Studios - Anchorage, AK;
Talkeetna Lodge Gift Shop - Talkeetna, AK;
Dedman's Photo and Gifts - Skagway, AK;
Artist Cove Gallery - Sitka, AK;
Alaska Rods & Gifts - Haines, AK
And you may review past, present and future work here on the net:
Alaska Baskets Blog - www.alaskabaskets.biz/
Alaska Baskets on DeviantArt - alaskabaskets.deviantart.com/
Alaska Baskets on facebook - www.facebook.com/alaskabaskets
Alaska Bsskets on Skill Pages - www.skillpages.com/alaska.baskβ¦
(c) 2010, 2011 Simone Martin, Alaska Baskets
Current Residence: SE Alaska
# Comments
Comments: 253
A very Happy Birthday to you! ^_^ I miss seeing you on here!
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Thank you so much!
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Wow! What a thanks! Thank you!
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Thanks for faving and watching! Much appreciated!
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You are most welcome.
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You are most welcome! I love your work!
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Thanks for the watch! Your baskets are so beautiful... They make me miss all the Native art I would see as a little girl.
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Thank you, and glad I could provide you with some nostalgia.
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Hey thanks for dropping by my gallery and for the fave!
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You are very welcome. Be blessed.
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Thank you, Bella.
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Thank you for the kind compliments! Many blessings to you!
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You are most welcome.
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Ah thank you for giving me my first llama badge!
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You are welcome! Love your work!
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thank you for watching me, it makes me happy! also you have some really awesome baskets there.
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Thank you! Have a blessed day!
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Faves...badges...watches, I'm so blessed by the sacred spirits of art and beauty.
-JEO-
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Thank you ~ may you continue to be blessed!
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I love your work too! A long time ago I wove some teeny baskets out of colored telephone wire --the kind with two colors on each wire. My baskets were little rocks compared to your spectacular works!
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I actually remember those. They are in my favorites, if those were the same ones. Practically anything can be woven, and I admire the resourcefulness!
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oh, I see what you've got in your favorites. Not mine, but fun! Mine were about an inch and a half across! And not photo-worthy.
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Woo hoo, many thanks for adding my work to your favorites! I see your lovely baskets incorporate fractal designs as well.
Cheers to you!
-JEO-
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