Rose Albert carves Athabascan life into cedar, on canvas



Rose carved an accurate Athabascan set of snowshoes on
the front side of the cedar box.



Sister Rose with moose cedar box she carved
for George's tools. He wants to find that bull.



Sister Rose-The Nowitna River Artist-shows at Iditarod Race

Painting by Rose Albert based on Iditarod race
 photography of Jeff Schultz

Once again, race fans of the Iditarod Dog race will be able to enjoy the race on several fronts. Besides watching the annual  race from its showcase start in Anchorage the first Saturday of every March, one can also enjoy the race depicted in art.
This March 4th, 2011 our relative Rose Albert will have an art show at the Alaska Native Art Foundation Gallery. (http://www.alaskanativearts.org/)
The opening reception is Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This art show runs through April 1st and featured oil paintings based on the Iditarod race, often times based on the race photography of Jeff Schultz.

 Rose Albert also carves and paints incredible cedar boxes featuring Alaskan animals, nature and images such as Lance Mackey and his winning dog team. George has a box made for him featuring his beloved moose and snowshoes. To reach Rose you can search online for Nowitna River Artist, call 907-338-0079 or email her at  lbrt_rs@yahoo .com    Least we  forget, this racetime artist was the first Athabascan woman to finish the Iditarod. She knows the trail and allows us to feel its historic appeal and emotional pull with her images of iconic Alaskan landscapes and peoples. She has spent her share of time on snowshoes. Fact: All Iditarod dog mushers must carry snowshoes. We once saw Dee Dee Jonrowe's mini version of these essential backwoods tool-a piece of rolled plastic with some sort with straps. Whew. But for a race rule-ya do what ya gotta do. Charlie Boulding always carried George's snowshoes, bless him.