Bill Bellis

His Artwork

Bill Bellis Facts-He started art when he was 15.-Has carved over 30 canoes so far.-Carves soapstone, steel, rock and metal jewelery.-First ever published art piece was a screen print; "The Dog Salmon".-Usually carves for many days straight (3 to 6 days) with only eating and sleeping breaks, he says "I get into the momentum of the preject."-Most of his artwork have to do with native animals.

Bill Bellis; Aboriginal Artist

Bill beside his newly-carved canoe

Skidegate, Bc; The Haida