There are 3 print options:

Limited edition framed canvas prints are archival quality with bold color that matches the original. Frames are custom, hand-made from hemlock. Sealed and ready to hang.

Limited edition giclée prints are on fine art smooth, OBA free, archival paper. Available in 2 sizes, see the drop down below for options. Our 12 x 12 paper print measures 12” on each side overall, actual image is just larger than 11” each side.

Unlimited prints are on fine art paper mounted on 1/16” thick matboard. Prints are typically 8” x 8” but vary to fit original canvas proportions.

A total of 50 prints in all will be released in the limited edition series across the canvas and giclée prints. All will be hand signed and numbered.

The Mythology story for this painting

This retelling is based on a version collected and translated by cultural anthropologist Alfred L. Kroeber

At the beginning of this world, the earth was covered in water, save for one peak, on which were Eagle, Hummingbird, and Coyote. They stood looking out as the waters continued to rise, until it lapped at their feet. Then Eagle flew up with Coyote and Hummingbird, landing again at Gavilan Peak, and there they stayed until the waters began to recede. Then Eagle sent Coyote down to see if the world was dry.

Coyote went down, and came back to report that the world was dry, and that by the river was only one person, a beautiful girl. Eagle told Coyote to marry the girl, to repopulate the earth.

“But how will I raise my children?” Coyote asked.

“That’s for you to figure out,” said Eagle.

“I will make them behind the woman’s knee,” said Coyote.

“Noooooo, that’s not good,” said Eagle.

“Then in the crook of her elbow.”

“No, that’s not good.”

“In her eyebrow? In the back of her neck?”

“No, those aren’t good either.”

Finally Hummingbird lost patience.

“No, no, no, Coyote! In the belly! The belly will be good.”

Eagle agreed, but Coyote was angry at Hummingbird for showing him up. He wanted to kill Hummingbird, but Hummingbird flew beneath Eagle’s wing and Coyote couldn’t find him.

So Coyote married the woman, who became pregnant by eating a louse from Coyote’s back. And that’s how, eventually, Coyote (with his apparently multiple wives) became the father of the human race.”

Shipping

If you would like to pick up the art in person, please send us an email to make arrangements jack@jackwrayartist.com. We are based in Portland, OR, and travel to Monterey, CA frequently.

Jack’s paintings often have beautiful texture that add to the depth of the image. This is achieved by building up paint through the creative process. Generally, paintings are dry to the touch at 3 weeks, and are suitable to ship at this point. Full curing of the painting can take as long as one year. Please allow for up to 4 weeks to deliver commissioned or new paintings, and always reach out by email with any questions or needs.

The Small Details

Color nuances as they appear on your screen can vary from what we see with our eyes in person. If you are unsure about the colors, we will be happy to send more photos or closeups. Please be sure the painting is right for you before purchasing. Paintings are sold as is, and not “upon approval”. If a painting is damaged during shipping, we will work with you to make it right.

All copyrights including reproduction rights are reserved by the artist as defined by U.S. law. unless signed and expressly written consent has been given by Jack Wray.