J. Bergquist Paper Paintings

I work with paper, cutting, tearing, slicing, and layering to create 2-D dimensional images. Get close and see that the texture, depth, light and shadow are developed through the layering, texture and choice of colored paper.
 
 

Steller Sea Lion

Steller Sea Lions are an endangered species found in coastal waters of the North Pacific Ocean from Japan to central California. Greatest concentration of rookeries (breeding grounds) are in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands. Only 45,000 in 2000. Medium: Paper, gel medium on Canvas. 9" x 12"