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Merman Back in the Water
Original Acrylic on Canvas
2 pieces 24" X 30" (24" X 60" overall)
$1295
The story behind this painting Merman Back in the Water
This painting is based on a dream I had nearly a decade ago. There was a man who lived amongst the Anishnabe People and one day he simply went into the water and swam away. This spirit came to me in my dream.
I asked for guidance from an elder and he told me that this being did exist. This spirit is a very powerful spirit who is present in all waterways.
I tried using minimal colours and a portrait like feeling to the painting.
Jim Oskineegish
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The Boss Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 40" X 30"
$1195
The story behind this painting The Boss
This is a painting of a Bull Moose displaying his presence in the boreal forest.
We thank him for all that he provides for our families and we take only what we need to feed our families and community.
He is truly the king of the forest.
Jim Oskineegish
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Traditional Dancer
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 30" X 40"
$1195
The story behind this painting Traditional Dancer
I am portraying her in a beautiful and dignified manner. This is a composition of a traditional woman dancer. Native women are the backbone of all Aboriginal societies.
This is reflective of the respect and honour, which she holds in her family, community, and among her Nation..
Jim Oskineegish
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The Messenger
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 30" X 40"
$1195
The story behind this painting The Messenger
The Thunderbird spirit is a messenger and healer to all Nations.
All one must do is to believe.
Jim Oskineegish
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Bear Clan Spirit
Woman
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 24" X 36"
$695
The story behind this painting Bear Clan Spirit Woman
This painting is in honour of all Bear Clan women of Turtle Island. The green colours represent all life on Turtle Island and the blue and red colours represents all the fruit and berries that grow on Mother Earth.
The brown colour represents all the healing powers of the roots which grow underground. When we collect medicines, we dig them out with our hands in the traditional way like the Bear. I would like to say Meegwetch to the Bear Clan Spirit Women.
Jim Oskineegish
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Contrary
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 36 " X 24 "
$695
The story behind this painting Contrary
This painting turned out to be the opposite of everything that I wanted it to be. I wanted a buffalo and it looks like a domestic bull. I wanted the painting to be strong and serious and it turned out to be joy and festive. I wanted the painting to be masculine and it turned out looking feminine.
This is a contrary spirit painting that reminds us all of the dualities of life and to accept the things we can change and can not change. We must always look to the positive aspects of life.
Jim Oskineegish
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New Shaman Artist Rising
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 36" X 24"
$595
The story behind this painting New Shaman Artist Rising
This is a painting of myself emerging as an artist. I am in the thunderbird egg working my way out. Outside of my sphere is both a male and female thunderbird anxiously awaiting my arrival.
The fish represents human consciousness while the turtle is representative of the communicator, mediator and translator to the spirit world.
My Ojibwe ancestors are represented in the circles of the composition, as without them I am nothing.
Jim Oskineegish
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Mishipeshievw
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 36" X 24"
$595
The story behind this painting Mishipeshievw
This is a painting of a powerful water spirit called Mishipeshievw or also known as the Great Underwater Panther. This spirit dwells in the far deep depths of our fresh water lakes.
The Mishipeshievw can make travel on lakes dangerous by creating strong winds resulting in large waves. Anishnabek offer tobacco to this powerful spirit as a gift for him and to request safe passage from him before canoeing on the lakes and river systems.
Jim Oskineegish
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Brings Life to All
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 20" X 24"
$395
The story behind this painting Brings Life to All
This painting is representative of a Thunderbird and my attempt was. to paint the spirit in its simplest and pure form.
I was not thinking of composition, form and colour; rather, I allowed my creativity to speak in this painting. I just allowed the composition to transform as spontaneously as possible and this is the result. The painting speaks for itself.
Jim Oskineegish
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Thunder Bear
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 30" X 24"
$595
The story behind this painting Thunder Bear
This painting is representative of this Spirit Bear in honour of Mother Earth and her children.
The Thunder Bear brings us much life and sustenance. We must never forget the ways of giving thanks to our Creator. As Anishnabe People, we must teach our brothers and sisters who want to learn this good way of life.
Jim Oskineegish
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Beaver Medicine
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We are not alone Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 30" X 24"
$550
The story behind this painting Beaver Medicine -
We are not alone
The beaver is a very powerful animal. He offers us many things in order to survive.
Beaver medicine can cure many things and we honour the beaver for curing sickness. He gives us food, fur for clothing and body parts for healing medicines.
The fish represents the awareness of such power. The snake is the caretaker of medicine and keeper of healing powers.
This painting also has another image contained within the painting. Can you see the other composition?
Jim Oskineegish
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Single Mom
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 30" X 24"
$550
The story behind this painting Single Mom
This is a painting honouring all single mothers who are working so hard to provide for their children. The Eagle represents the woman and the fish represents all that she brings into the home to provide for the children.
There are three children in different quadrants in the composition. Each colour represents personality traits and the gifts for each child.
Raven, Hawk and Crow represent the children. Each is different in their own way.
Jim Oskineegish
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A Playful Time
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 30" X 24"
$595
The story behind this painting A Playful Time
This is a painting of two weasels that are out exploring their environment.
I have given them their own energy colours and power lines within their bodies. The hind legs are painted in a way that works for each brother.
Jim Oskineegish
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Portrait of
a Healer
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 24" X 36"
$595
The story behind this painting Portrait of a Healer
This is a portrait of a respected healer and elder whose name is Ralph Johnson. He is from the Ojibwe community of Nicickousemenecaning First Nation known as Red Gut in Northwestern Ontario. Ralph was instrumental in my personal healing journey and he has made a positive impact in my life.
This painting is in honour of Ralph and his love of helping people who need a solid foundation on their journey to recovery and well being.
Kitchi Meegwetch to Ralph as he helped me to get to where I am today.
Jim Oskineegish
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Woodland School Apprentice
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 24" X 36"
$695
The story behind this painting Woodland School Apprentice
This painting is in honour of all the Woodland artists that are out there. It is estimated that there are at least four hundred artists who are continuing in the Woodland style which was created by Norval Morrisseau, also known as Copper Thunderbird.
As a student of the Woodland movement, I am learning and sharing my Anishinaabae culture with the world through my paintings. I hope that with sharing the healing colours and life lessons expressed in my paintings, I am sharing not only my art but a part of my soul. It is an honour to be a part of the conveyance of my Anishinaabae art form.
Jim Oskineegish
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My Brother - the Leader
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 24" X 30"
$595
The story behind this painting My Brother - the Leader
This is a portrait of my brother and his three children - two boys and one girl. I tried to illustrate much love through my use of colour in the composition. .
Two thunderbirds represent his sons and the fish is representative of his daughter. This painting is a reflection of him with his children.
Jim Oskineegish
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Circle of Strength
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 24" X 30"
$550
The story behind this painting Circle of Strength
Everything in the Universe was created in Circles. This painting is of self-reflection and meditation. The hummingbird represents the middle or inner soul of consciousness. The webbing in the Thunderbirds' wings portrays this concept. One can draw energy and enlightenment through prayer and offerings to the Creator.
Colours of the rainbow surround the meditation, which uplift souls and create new circles of Life.
Jim Oskineegish
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Strawberry
Medicine
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 20" X 24"
$395
The story behind this painting Strawberry Medicine
This is a painting of a medicine man offering tobacco to the strawberry plant. It is used as a medicine for the spring ceremony.
The strawberry gives new life and is the first berry to grow on Bear Island.
Jim Oskineegish
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Spring is Here
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 24" X 20"
$395
The story behind this painting Spring is Here
This painting represents nature's notification to us that spring is finally here. The bear awakens from hibernation to search for sustenance of berries and fish in the celebration of the new life once again.
The bear is connected to the fish and berries with the colours of blue and red symbolizing plant re-generation. We thank the Creator for all life forms and the good path which flow from our cultural traditions and practices.
Jim Oskineegish
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