A piece of the Alaska forest transformed into one-of-a-kind art.
This original painting features a humpback whale and calf rendered in flowing shades of blue, with swirling folk-art-inspired details worked throughout their bodies. The artwork is painted by hand onto a naturally formed artist’s conk, also commonly called bear bread, is a shelf fungus whose smooth underside has long been used as an unusual natural surface for drawing and painting.
The irregular edge, organic shape, and natural coloring of the conk have been left visible, becoming part of the artwork rather than simply serving as its background. Because every conk grows differently, the shape of this exact piece can never be duplicated.
The whale pair is especially fitting for an Alaska-made piece, bringing together the forests and marine life of Southeast Alaska in a single work.
Display it on a shelf, mantel, bookcase, desk, or alongside a collection of coastal, woodland, or Alaska-inspired art.
This is the exact original piece you will receive.
Genuine artist’s conk / bear bread
Original hand-painted artwork
Humpback whale and calf design
Blue folk-art-inspired detailing
Natural, irregular outer edge
Freestanding/display art
Signed and dated by the artist
One of a kind
Hand painted in Alaska
No molds, prints, transfers, or stencils
Natural variations and imperfections in the conk are part of the piece
Please note: Artist's conk is a natural material. Its texture, coloration, shape, edges, and surface irregularities are naturally occurring and are part of what makes each piece unique.
A piece of the Alaska forest transformed into one-of-a-kind art.
This original painting features a humpback whale and calf rendered in flowing shades of blue, with swirling folk-art-inspired details worked throughout their bodies. The artwork is painted by hand onto a naturally formed artist’s conk, also commonly called bear bread, is a shelf fungus whose smooth underside has long been used as an unusual natural surface for drawing and painting.
The irregular edge, organic shape, and natural coloring of the conk have been left visible, becoming part of the artwork rather than simply serving as its background. Because every conk grows differently, the shape of this exact piece can never be duplicated.
The whale pair is especially fitting for an Alaska-made piece, bringing together the forests and marine life of Southeast Alaska in a single work.
Display it on a shelf, mantel, bookcase, desk, or alongside a collection of coastal, woodland, or Alaska-inspired art.
This is the exact original piece you will receive.
Genuine artist’s conk / bear bread
Original hand-painted artwork
Humpback whale and calf design
Blue folk-art-inspired detailing
Natural, irregular outer edge
Freestanding/display art
Signed and dated by the artist
One of a kind
Hand painted in Alaska
No molds, prints, transfers, or stencils
Natural variations and imperfections in the conk are part of the piece
Please note: Artist's conk is a natural material. Its texture, coloration, shape, edges, and surface irregularities are naturally occurring and are part of what makes each piece unique.
