Limited edition run (19/25), K. Martsen 1996. Montage of Portland, Oregon, with Geisha girl primarily featured.

Geisha lady with a fan, ghostly without a tan, playing caterwauling music for her spellbound man. - ed.

Rare 19th century nautical oil painting from a Rhode Island estate, recently purchased by blog host online. This painting reputedly depicts old wooden ships making their way down "Iceberg Alley" - Labrador, Atlantic Canada.

Mountains of ice seeking destruction on the ship's keels and pirate's heels. On the brink of disaster they raucously sing and sip their last:

Fifteen men on a dead man's chest
Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum
Drink and the devil had done for the rest
Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum.

From an original song titled "Derelict", used in the play
"Treasure Island" in 1901, with additional
lyrics by Young Ewing Allison 1891. - ed.

Pastel by unknown artist; work of art dated October 26, 1943. Most likely done in plein air, Lake Louise, Alberta Canada. Artwork recently refurbished by blog host.

Dramatic stylized oil painting of Mount Rainier; signed and dated lower left.

Midnight blue icicles hanging from the shack while powdery snow conceals the mouse seeking a wintery snack.

Watercolor on tan board, estimated age 120 years. Depicts Mount Rainier, Washington. Artwork recently refurbished and damaged by blog host (note upper right corner crack).

Ducks floating on a hazy mirror, bears sleeping on mulchy leaves while birds hover over mountain glaciers.