Until recently, the purpose of drawing in Cape Dorset was primarily as a source of imagery for the print program. In the 1950’s James Houston introduced the traditional Japanese woodblock practice of Ukiyo-e, where an artist’s drawing is given to a master printer to create a print edition.

Untitled (Maple Leaf)

$300.00 $300.00

Untitled (Maple Leaf)

NICOTYE SAMAYUALIE

Coloured pencil, ink

2024

35.4 x 27.7 cm

 

Note: Barely noticeable paper crease in bottom left corner (see second photo).  Does not take away from beauty of drawing.

Pinky Bears

$1,400.00 $1,400.00

Pinky Bears

SAIMAIYU AKESUK

Graphite, coloured pencil, ink

2025

76.4 x 56.5 cm

Glow in the Dark Owl

$2,000.00 $2,000.00

Glow in the Dark Owl

OOLOOSIE SAILA

Coloured pencil, ink

2025

56 x 76.6 cm

 

Note: Very small imperfection on bottom left feather (paper torn/exposed) – see second photo  Does not take away from the beauty of the drawing.

Howl

$2,000.00 $2,000.00

Howl

QUVIANAQTUK PUDLAT

Coloured pencil, ink

2024

96.7 x 63.7 cm