Barbara Lavallee is one of Alaska’s beloved artists. Through exposure to native Alaska culture, she developed a distinctive style that celebrates the joy, resilience, and hard work that characterizes native life. She paints in transparent watercolor, playing hot colors against a white background.
“Every parent and every child has experienced the joy of spreading his or her arms as wide as possible to show the reach of their love for the other.” Barbara Lavallee
“One morning, as I shopped at a local fabric store in Anchorage, I was treated to this vision of traditionally dressed Native women selecting the fabrics to make their kuspuks.” – Barbara Lavallee
My sons grew up in Girdwood, where a “snow day” often meant the Highway was closed and they couldn’t get to Anchorage for school. It also meant new powder on the mountain which the Girdwood kids had all to themselves.
Barbara Lavallee is one of Alaska’s beloved artists. Through exposure to native Alaska culture, she developed a distinctive style that celebrates the joy, resilience, and hard work that characterizes native life. She paints in transparent watercolor, playing hot colors against a white background.
Barbara Lavallee is one of Alaska’s beloved artists. Through exposure to native Alaska culture, she developed a distinctive style that celebrates the joy, resilience, and hard work that characterizes native life. She paints in transparent watercolor, playing hot colors against a white background.
“The idea for this painting came from a float in a Fourth of July parade in Sitka. Aboard a flatbed truck, the brightly painted canoe covered the sides of the truck and the Tlingits in their native dress sang and paddled as the float made its way down the street.” – Barbara Lavallee
Barbara Lavallee is one of Alaska’s beloved artists. Through exposure to native Alaska culture, she developed a distinctive style that celebrates the joy, resilience, and hard work that characterizes native life. She paints in transparent watercolor, playing hot colors against a white background.
“The blanket toss is a favorite event at Alaska Native celebrations. It was originally a means to gain a height advantage to search for whales.” –Barbara Lavallee
“Starring” is an important event in the Alaskan Native observance of Christmas. A brightly decorated star, which twirls around, is carried by a child who is followed by the villagers. They stop at each home, where they share treats and sing songs.” -Barbara Lavallee
