A print of the original mixed water media painting "Homeward" by (RSJ) Rhonda Shelford Jansen, depicting the 1950's crabber, Copper Prince.

All prints are hand signed by me. You can purchase my originals at rsjartist.com
There are two choices for prints: Archival giclees and poster prints. Please click the drop down menu for sizes and pricing. 8 x 10's and 5 x 7's come with a mat, backing board, and clear sleeve. Paper Giclees are printed with archival ink, heavy, archival art paper, matte finish.
Photo/poster prints: Lustre paper.

Enhanced canvases are available with up to 90% original paint. They are semi-original and are individually done. They take more time as they are commissioned. Please inquire for the price.

A flyer with the painting name, artist information, and a statement that it is hand signed, is included.

This item is print to order so please allow approximately 5 business days before shipping. Most often it is quicker.


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Rhonda Shelford Jansen has been in and around the fishing industry her whole life. Raised in Alaska and of Alaska Native decent, she comes from a long line of Alaskan fishermen. Her husband and youngest son continue the tradition. Painting and photographing fishing and nautical scenes is a perfect fit.


Homeward: The Copper Prince

When fishermen started fishing for crab in the 1950's there were no holding tanks or modern pots. When they caught crab they simply piled it up on the deck and headed to the cannery. They fabricated pots from chicken wire and used wood for the frames. Their buoys were 5 gallon kegs and each boat painted them a different color to distinguish their gear. This picture is the Copper Prince in 1954 heading to the cannery in Katchemak Bay just outside Homer, AK.