Sitka
by Sheila Ping
Title
Sitka
Artist
Sheila Ping
Medium
Digital Art - Photoart
Description
Sitka spruce, named for Sitka Alaska where it grows prominently as well as coastal areas from British Columbia to Northern California. This one growing along the headlands of the central Oregon coast. Their shapes and size are natures artwork to behold, but have many practical uses as well. Native Americans used Sitka spruce for many purposes, including medicines for aliments, food, and building materials. Sitka spruce wood is famous for its resonance and is often used as soundboards for guitars and other stringed instruments, including pianos.
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December 21st, 2020
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