406 - Eagle II by Roger Purdue

Eagle II by Roger Purdue

Original Print 35/171

Roger Purdue, life-long Northwesterner, began his interest in art and carving during his youth on Orcas Island. His mother of Tsimshian heritage provided an environment that fostered his interest in art. Seeing the artifacts of past master carvers and artisans, in addition to visiting resident contemporary artists and formally studying the elements of Native Art helped Roger to develop his style.

 Roger partnered with the Penn Cove Water Festival in the 1990's to execute several large carvings and to create the annual Penn Cove Water Festival Image.

His large Salmon Wheel can be seen at the Island County Museum and his Penn Cove Water Festival Posters are displayed in the Coupeville Wharf Building. His artwork lives on.