The majestic Salmon needs the support of humans to survive in the current environment we all live in. Many lives depend on the Salmon, as all things are connected. Let us not forget that fact. May we always be witness to the Salmon continuing his cycle of life to keep the balance. Let him fully experience his dreams.

Rella has been a practicing artist for 45+ years. Starting as an accomplished oil painter, she then studied watercolor and life drawing going on to an art teaching position at Southwest Oregon community College. Rella went to Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle receiving a BFA in art where she studied painting and sculpture with nationally-acclaimed artists such as Ed Wicklander and David Nechak. Further graduate studies in sculpture were at Central Washington University. Rella has worked at the Seattle Art Museum and was a term member for the Tacoma-Pierce County Arts Commission. She served as a board member of the Yelm Prairie Arts Association and was owner of the Schafer Gallery Art and Frame shop in Yelm, WA. Rella continues to work as a professional artist, accepting commission work, teaching privately, and has a wholesale art tile business that focuses on birds and landscapes along with fine art giclee prints.

Approximate Dimensions: 46” x 15”

Artist suggested value: $350

Donated by: Rella Shafer