Alaskan Art by Alaska Artist Jon Van Zyle, Art Shop Gallery, Homer Alaska

Jon Van Zyle's "Homer by the Bay", sold exclusively at the Art Shop Gallery, Homer Alaska $75

 

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                           FROM  THE BRUSH OF

  Jon Van Zyle

Art is his life and Alaska, all of Alaska, has been his inspiration. Artist Jon Van Zyle has seen more of Alaska in a much more unique way than most can ever hope to experience. Jon has twice completed the 1049 miles of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race between Anchorage and Nome. From these adventures he has created the yearly Iditarod poster series commemorating the race and his involvement. In 1979 he was made official Iditarod artist, a title he still holds today. In 2004 he was inducted into the Iditarod Hall of Fame.

His acrylic paintings go beyond the race though, and encompass so much of the Alaska beauty. Jon's reputation as a storyteller through his art is further enhanced by his art prints, posters and stone lithographs. Dog teams, landscapes, wildlife Alaskan faces from native to newcomer, portray an intimacy with the land and its people. He touches on history with studies of Alaskan pioneers and native traditions and lore recording the Alaskan spirit. Public acceptance of his shared feeling through his art has been his greatest reward.

Jon's art career has spanned over 3 decades. A prolific artist, he produces numerous paintings a year for one-man exhibitions in the United States as well as Europe. Illustrating at least two children's books a year since 1993 for prestigious publishers has earned him a reputation with a younger audience as well as many awards for his children's art. His limited edition prints and posters sell out regularly with well over 250 editions in the last 25 years.

Jon and his wife, Jona, also an artist, travel extensively, gathering material and experiences for the continuous production of works of art. The Van Zyles live near Eagle River where they raise and train Siberian Huskies. Both inspirational and functional, the dogs play a large part in their lives together.

Please see our inventory of the complete series of Iditarod and Alaska posters and Jon's Originals available in our Gallery, following the listings of our available prints, books and posters.

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New: Calling the Elders

Ltd Edition 500

Image size 9x18

$125

New: Northern Lights, 2007 Iditarod Print

Ltd Edition 500

Image size: 12.75x19.5"

$125

Homer by the Bay

An Art Shop Gallery Exclusive

Ltd. Edition 500

Image Size 9x18

$75

Ahead of the Past- 2000 Iditarod Print

Ltd. Edition

Image size 15.75x17

$120

Alaskan Sunset

Open Edition

Image size 4.5x9

$29

Aleut Artistry

Open Edition

Image size 5.25x7.5

$29

Approaching Storm

Open Edition

Image size 9x4.5

$29

Athabascan Artistry

Open Edition

Image size 5.25x7.5

$29

Banking the Stove

Ltd. Edition 300

Image size 18x8

$115

Bear Necessities

Ltd. Edition 500

Image size 12.5x10

$80

By Dawn's Early Light

Ltd. Edition 500

Image size 12x23

$120

Bye Bye Birdie

Open Edition

Image size 9x4.5

$29

Calm Water

Open Edition

Image size 5x9

$29

Catastrophe- 2006 Iditarod Print

Ltd Edition 500

Image size 18x16

$130

Catch of the Day

Ltd. Edition 300

Image size 13.5x20.75

$125

Chickadeedee

Ltd. Edition 500

Image size 7x6

$67

Chillin'

Open Edition

Image size 5.5x5

$27

December Light

Ltd Edition 500

Image size:

$60

Denali Retreat

Ltd. Edition 300

Image size 25x15.5

$140

Eskimo Artistry

Open Edition

Image size 5.25x7.5

$29

Fall Frolic

Ltd. Edition 500

Image size 6.75x13.75

$75

Fire Lit Musher

Open Edition

Image size 4.25x7.38

$29

Fish On

Ltd. Edition 500

Image size 9x12

$60

Frosty Air

Open Edition

Image size 4.5x8

$29

Kenai Tundra Watch

Ltd. Edition

Image size 27x12

$140

Hardly Worth the Effort

Ltd. Edition 500

Image size 17.25x7

Sold out at publisher

$100

Joyful Song

Open Edition

Image size 4.25x11

$29

Light From Above

Open Edition

Image size 4.5x9

$29

Patience

Open Edition

Image size 5x9

$29

The Perfect Spot

Open Edition

Image size 4 1/4x11 5/8

$29

Perched Puffins

Open Edition

Image Size 4.33x8

$29

Magic Times

Open Edition

Image size 4.25x12

$29

Spring Buffet

Ltd. Edition 400

Image size 20x11.25

$120

On the Yukon, 2001 Iditarod Print

Ltd Edition

Image size 11x24

$125

Pioneers

Ltd. Edition 250

Image size 7.75x15

$125

Shadowing the Trail, 2004 Iditarod Print

Ltd Edition 500

Image size 13.5x17

$120

Snow Bunny

Open Edition

Image size 4.5x9

$29

Southeast Artistry

Open Edition

Image size 5.25x7.5

$29

Summer Pinks and Blues

Open Edition

Image size 4 5/8x7.5

$25

Sweet Dreams

Open Edition

Image size 4.5x9

$29

Thought You'd Like to See...

Ltd. Edition 500

Image size 9x12.25

$60

Traveling Light- 2002 Iditarod Print

Ltd. Edition 580

Image size 18x24

$135

Ultimate Adventure

Open Edition

Image size 7x7

$60

Watching Our Balance

Ltd Edition 500

Image size 17.25x8

$70

Water Dance

Open Edition

Image size 8x4.25

$20

Welcome

Open Edition

Image size 8x4.25

$29

A Welcome Rest, 2003 Iditarod Print

Ltd Edition

Image size 27.25x13

$110

Iditarod Memories

Book, Art by Jon Van Zyle, Text by Jona Van Zyle

$16.95

Alaska Sketchbook

Book, Art and Text by Jon Van Zyle

$16.95

Poster 2002 Mush

Ltd Edition Poster

Size 13x24

$35

Poster: 2003 Mush

Ltd Edition Poster

Size 13x24

$35

Poster: Alaska Ethos II

Ltd Edition Poster

Size 16x24

$30

Poster: Inua II, Spirit Mask

Ltd Edition Poster

Size 16x12

$30

Framed Homer by the Bay 1

Periwinkle mat

$250

Framed Homer by the Bay 2

Dark teal mat

$260

Framed Homer by the Bay 3

Navy mat

$250

 

These are the available prints in our inventory.  Please call or email for information and availability of other prints by this artist.

 

Originals by Jon Van Zyle

 

American Plover

Original Acrylic

Image size 6.5x7

Framed size 14.5x15

$1,050

Another Man's Smoke

Original Acrylic

Image size 7.5x7

$900

Balto

Illustration from "Iditarod Memories"

Original acrylic on watercolor paper

Image size 5.5x4.75

Framed size 12.5x13.5

$450

Breakfast

Original Acrylic

Image size 12x10

$3,000

Gifts of the Magpie

Original Acrylic

Image size 3.5x4.5

Framed size 11.5x12.5

$600

Shore Bird: Raven

Original Acrylic

Image size 3.5x4.5

Framed size12x13

$600

Shallows

Original Acrylic

Image size 7.7x7

$1,000

Sparkling Water

Original Acrylic

Image size 7.5x7

$1,000

A Walk in the Woods

Image size 7x6.5"

Framed size 14x14

$1,000

We have also a number of original sketches from the book "More Iditarod Classics" by Lew Freedman, illustrated by Jon Van Zyle, published March 2004.  All are acrylic on watercolor paper, shrink wrapped on black foam core, image size 4 1/2 x 6 Inches (foam core 7 1/2 x 9 inches), and are unframed.

 $250 each

Campfire Cook

Dog Dish

Dog Sled

Dogfood Sacks

Peeking Pup

Pup with his Teddy

Sled Dog with House

Sled Pup with Harness

Sled Pups 1

Sled Pups 2

Snow Shoes

Trail Marker

 

Iditarod Posters

Our Gallery is pleased to be able to offer a complete selection of Jon's Iditarod Posters beginning from the first in 1977.  Some of these are currently available in the open market but most are sold out at the publisher and we are representing the artist in their sale. In 1979 Jon was made official Iditarod artist, a title he still holds today. In 2004 he was inducted into the Iditarod Hall of Fame.

New: 2007 Iditarod: Above Egavik

Poster size: 14x24"

$36

1977 The Iditarod

Poster size 24x18

Sold out at publisher

$2,650

1978 The Iditarod...from whence come legends

Poster size 24x18

Sold out at publisher

$1,500

1979 The Iditarod, Quietly, Unnoticed, I touch the past...

Poster size 24x18

Sold out at publisher

$1,150

1980 The Iditarod...Alone Together, Teamwork...

Poster size 24x18

Sold out at publisher

$900

1981 The Iditarod...today's dream, tomorrow's trail...

Poster size 24x18

Sold out at publisher

$580

1982 Iditarod. A trail of self-discovery...

Poster size 24x18

Sold out at publisher

$835

1983 Iditarod. Alone on the crest of your dreams

Poster size 20x16

Sold out at publisher

$750

1984 Iditarod As a minature part of history...Checkpoints

Poster size 16x20

Sold out at publisher

$290

1985 Iditarod. As rugged as the land...

Poster size 20x16

Sold out at publisher

$1,000

1986 Iditarod. Dedicated to all the women mushers...a goal achieved

Poster size 16x20

Sold out at publisher

$665

1987 I Am Iditarod. Decated to the Volunteers...

Poster size 20x16

Sold out at publisher

$290

1988 Iditarod. More than a race...a discovery of self

Poster size 20x16

Sold out at publisher

$500

1989 The Yukon River...

Poster size 18x24

Sold out at publisher

$290

1990 The smell of woodsmoke...a warm glow...

Poster size 24x18

Sold out at publisher

$130

1991 The Dalzell Gorge...part of the historic Iditarod trail.

Poster size 18x24

Sold out at publisher

$100

1992 The night is cold and crisp...

Poster size 18x24

Sold out at publisher

$100

1993 Most of my life...has been spent raising dogs.

Poster size 24x18

$30

1994 One of the most beautiful..nights of my life

Poster size 18x24

Sold out at publisher

$100

1995 Boot'n up

Poster size 16x20

$30

1996 20 years have passed since running my first Iditarod.

Poster size 16x20

$30

1997 Twenty-five years..time passes so quickly

Poster size 16x20

$30

1998 Flying high on different planes

Poster size 16x20

$30

1999 Iditarod. Nome saved by dog teams!

Poster size 20x16

$30

2000 Iditarod 2000...a good dogteam will take you anywhere!

Poster size 16x20

Sold out at publisher

$330

2001 Thanks to all who have shared this beartiful trail...

Poster size 20x16

$35

2002 Iditarod

Poster size 13x24

$35

2003 Iditarod

Poster size 13x20

$35

2004 Iditarod

Poster size 13x24

Sold out at publisher

$48

2005 Iditarod

Poster size 13x24

$36

2006 Iditarod

Poster size 16.5x30

$48

 

Alaska Poster Series

In 1983 Jon began a series of Alaska Posters. Again the Gallery is  pleased to be able to offer a complete selection of these posters.  Some of them are currently available in the open market but most are sold out at the publisher and we are representing the artist in their sale.

1983 Alaska

Poster size 24x18

Sold out at publisher

$430

1984 Alaska XXV

Poster size 18x24

Sold out at publisher

$430

1985 Alaska

Poster size 18x24

Sold out at publisher

$350

 

1986 Alaska

Poster size 24x18

Sold out at publisher

$350

1987 Alaska

Poster size 18x24

Sold out at publisher

$350

1988 Alaska

Poster size 20x16

Sold out at publisher

$270

1989 Alaska

Poster size 16x20

Sold out at publisher

$145

1990 Alaska

Poster size 18x24

Sold out at publisher

$185

1991 Alaska

Poster size 24x18

Sold out at publisher

$145

1992 Alaska

Poster size 18x24

$30

1993 Alaska

Poster size 18x24

$30

1994 Alaska

Poster size 18x24

$30

1995 Alaska

Poster size 24x18

Sold out at publisher

$145

1996 Alaska

Poster size 18x24

Sold out at publisher

$48

1997 Alaska

Poster size 18x24

$30

1998 Alaska

Poster size 18x24

$35

1999 AK Four Seasons- Winter

Poster size 13x24

$35

2000 AK Four Seasons- Spring

Poster size 13x24

$35

2001 AK Four Seasons- Summer

Poster size 13x24

$35

2002 AK Four Seasons- Fall

Poster size 13x24

$35

2003 Alaska

Poster size 10.75x24

$35

2004 Alaska

Poster size 24x13

$35

2005 Alaska, Denali

Poster size 13x24

$36

 

 

 

See more of Jon's work on his website

JonVanZyle.com

Note:  Older Sold Out prints are subject to price changes due to fluctuation of the market.

 

Last Updated 05/02/2008