I enjoy traveling, down hill skiing, fly fishing, cycling, anything to do with the water, and hiking.
Music has become more than a past-time or hobby for me. In February Big Woody Studios, Sun Valley Records, released my first CD, Arctic Voices. You can click here to LISTEN and BUY:
Sarah Palin may be from Alaska, but she doesn't hold the values of Alaskan Natives. As an Alaskan Native and a spiritual person I oppose killing animals for the sake of killing. Let's call it what it is and stop calling it hunting. This is murder. As a so-called Christian, wouldn't you think she would know that?
Whale Rider, lord of the Rings Trilogy, Pulp Fiction, Contact, Thunder Heard, Fifth Element.
Television
Anything on the Sci-Fi channel
Books
Pillars of the Earth, Jean M. Auel's books, DaVinci Code,the Holographic Universe, Dan Millman's books, Sci-fi, and books that deal with the future and reality
Heroes
Cama-I (Hello!). My father, Gilles Charette, was from Valleyfield, Canada. My mother Tasianna "Nurauq" Charette is Yup’ik from Kwigillingok, Alaska. I am the grandson of John "Cunar" and Jane "Nausgauq" of the Kipnuk Area. (Grandma was born in Umguumiut and Apa was born in a village no longer in existence near Kipnuk). My maternal great-grandmother is "Panigacungaq" and my maternal great-grandfather is "Assgulria". My paternal great-grandmother is "Aarnaquq" and my paternal great-grandfather is "Naulalria". My great-great-grandfather is "Aarnaquq".
What I'm doing to help people acquire art:
#1 Recession Prices in effect
In today's economy, and in light of everything that's come tumbling down with people losing money in their retirement plans and other investments, the last thing people think of is buying art. Sad for me and other artists, and for art buyers too. :-(
To address this situation, and to help people continue to be able to buy art (it is, after all, a great investment in itself), I'm reducing my prices by 20% across the board. These prices apply only to art that is purchased directly from me, and not from galleries. This goes for all of my art - from the largest to the smallest piece. So, if you see a piece you would like to buy, be sure to inquire as to how much it is at the recession price. :-)
If you have any money at all to put into buying art, now's the time to make that investment, because when these scary economic times end [and they will], my prices will go back up. Then you'll say "dang it, I wish I would have bought his work when he was selling it at the lower price."
#2 New Art Rental and Leasing Program
Why rent instead of buy? Several reasons: 1) money 2) commitment 3) temporary need 4) money 5) tax deduction 6) image 7) money. You get the picture. Renting or leasing, with monthly fees starting as low as $30, can open opportunities to you enjoy fine art.
Visit MY SQUIDOO WEBSITE to learn more about my NEW art rental and leasing program!
Who I'd like to meet: My Native American name is "Aarnaquq," which in the Yup'ik language means "The One Who Is Dangerous." So don't let my peaceful exterior deceive you...
I hold a Harvard degree in Education and Administration (A.P.S.P.). In 2001 I became a full time artist, making masks grounded in Alaskan Native tradition and Native American drums and flutes.
As an all-round crafstman, I also do pottery, printmaking, and flute design.
I've been privileged to be allowed to research the history of my Yup'ik ancestors at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, incorporating techniques and styles of traditional masks into my art, and adding to the tribe's cultural heritage.
YupikMask: Alaskan Native Fine Art, is an Alaskan Native artist owned and operated business featuring authentic contemporary Yup'ik art. I am a member of the Yupiit Nation in Southwestern Alaska along the Kuskokwim River, enrolled through the Bureau of Indian Affairs with the Alaskan Native 13th Regional Corporation.
All artwork on this site, with the exception of Smithsonian Institute and Portland Art Museum photographs, is the work and manufacture of myself, an Alaskan Native artist. My art studio is located in Baker City, Oregon just 5 blocks from the Blue Mountain Fine Art Bronze Foundry.
Phillip John Charette, "Aarnaquq" Ed. M. - A.P.S.P. (E.P.M.)
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Online friends are people we may never meet.... We see pictures, we see cams...It isn't the same.... We grow close...We care and love one another.... One day we may not hear from one another.... Our hearts will break... All we see is a name on messenger but the person we don't see anymore..... We pray.... "Please come back".... All I ask is you remember me in the good times we had..... Keep me close to your heart....Friends forever...
Pass this on to all your friends....If I get it back.... I know you care with love.... Thanks for always being my friend....HUGS!!!
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