The watermark in the lower right corner of the image will not appear on the final print.
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6.50" x 10.00"
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2.00"
Frame Width:
0.88"
Overall:
12.00" x 15.50"
Bear Grass Framed Print
by Jim McCain
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Bear Grass framed print by Jim McCain. Bring your print to life with hundreds of different frame and mat combinations. Our framed prints are assembled, packaged, and shipped by our expert framing staff and delivered "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
Design Details
This beautiful plant is known as bear grass. It was used by the Blackfoot Indians for medicinal purposes as a poultice for wounds, etc. The fibrous... more
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Artist's Description
This beautiful plant is known as bear grass. It was used by the Blackfoot Indians for medicinal purposes as a poultice for wounds, etc. The fibrous leaves were also used for the weaving of baskets and even capes or hats. When the leaves were dried, they took dyes easily and when woven tightly were waterproof. I can find no reference that bears actually eat the tuberous roots of the plant but had heard that story when in Glacier.
About Jim McCain
My personal connection with art started as a child living on a farm along historic Route 66 and the Canadian River. My mother had art talent as well, but like me, she never had any training. It wasn't until after her death that we discovered some drawings of hers from middle school. So I owe her for my interest in many forms of art. Living on the farm adjacent to the Canadian gave her the chance to teach us all about nature and the wonders to be found in the woodlands and streams. I grew to appreciate and care for all living things and that ultimately led me to photography. My first camera was an old Kodak box camera using 620 film. Our first family trip farther than Oklahoma City was to Montana when I was about 14 years old. I shot...
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Craig Carter
Nice capture. I can almost smell the fresh air! Nice gallery Jim.
Jim McCain replied:
Thanks Craig ! I appreciate the comments...
Jim McCain
Thank you Jack ! You have many fine prints and are so lucky to live near Glacier ! It's such a wonderful place !
Jack Bell
Great image of a plant that I am quite familiar with. Nice work!
Jim McCain
Thank you Kate !
Kate Brown
Beautifully captured, love the background! f/v
Jim McCain
Thank You Lynn for featuring my photo in 'Out West' ! I appreciate your support and am honored !
Jim McCain
Sorry for the double comment Kay ! :)
Jim McCain
Thank you for the comments Kay ! Glad you enjoyed the photo and description....
Jim McCain
Thanks for the comments Kay! Glad you enjoyed the photo !