Mark Totan was born November 11th, 1951 and originally from the small, Eastern Arctic community of Igloolik, Nunavut. Mark is a self taught artist who has been carving in a variety of stone and antler mediums since 1990. Each carving is original and depicts some feature of the lifestyle or history of his people.
Totan begins the carving process by roughing out a block of stone with a hammer, chisel and hand axe; he then uses files, rasps and sandpaper for finishing. The final touch consists of heating and rubbing the carving with wax or oil to accent the natural grain of the stone. His carvings are displayed and sold in various galleries throughout Canada and the American mid-west. In addition, his works form a part of numerous private and corporate collections throughout the world.
Totan begins the carving process by roughing out a block of stone with a hammer, chisel and hand axe; he then uses files, rasps and sandpaper for finishing. The final touch consists of heating and rubbing the carving with wax or oil to accent the natural grain of the stone. His carvings are displayed and sold in various galleries throughout Canada and the American mid-west. In addition, his works form a part of numerous private and corporate collections throughout the world.
Acrylic works by Anita Skinner
New paintings arriving weekly!
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Webster Galleries Inc.
812 11 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R0E5
Ph: 403.263.6500
www.webstergalleries.com
Hours: Tues-Wed 10-6, Thurs-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6, Sun & Mon Closed
Webster Galleries Inc.
812 11 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R0E5
Ph: 403.263.6500
www.webstergalleries.com
Hours: Tues-Wed 10-6, Thurs-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6, Sun & Mon Closed
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