Post by: silverdalesauer on November 08, 2015, 09:50:31 AM
Each set of cards comes with envelopes wrapped in a nice ribbon.
Cost: Suggested Donations of $15
- $15/pack (5 cards in a pack)
- $5 shipping cost will help us send the cards to you via USPS
Each card comes with a full pictured fish on the front cover, a description or interesting fact about the type of fish on the upper inside, a blank space for your personal notes on the lower inside and the "Lunker Art" watermark and description about Nate on the back cover.
Artwork Designs to Choose From:
Pacific Northwest Set (5 Different Cards)
- Chum Salmon
- Chinook Salmon
- Pink Salmon (Humpy) Spawning Phase
- Rainbow Trout
- Dungeness Crab
Exotic Set (5 Different Cards)
- Wahoo Fish
- Peacock Bass
- Arctic Grayling
- Dorado
- Marlin
Lunker Set (5 Bass Cards)
- Largemouth Bass
Mix n Match (Choose Your Favorites)
- Mix any of the above cards into your own set
Option #2: 2016 Calendar - Titled "A Lunker of a Year"
Drawings Include:
- Chum Salmon
- Chinook Salmon
- Dorado
- Marlin
- Rainbow Trout
- Wahoo Fish
- Striped Bass
- Eastern Brook Trout
- Peacock Bass
- Sturgeon
- Pink Salmon (Humpy) Spawning Phase
- Large mouth Bass
Sizes & Prices Available:
- 8.5 x 11 = $30
- 11.5 x 14 = $40
Option #3: Commission Nate
If you'd like to receive a specific artwork (fish, animal, etc.) drawn by Nate, he would love to create something for you.
Cost: Suggested Donation of $35
- $15/pack of cards (5 cards)
- $20 proceeds for Nate to use to buy more art supplies
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The Story Behind "Lunker Art by Nate"
My nine year old son eats, sleeps and dreams all day about fishing. Recently he took up researching the fish he dreams of catching and began drawing them freehand. Soon, his piles of artwork were filling the house. I said, "Wow, you're getting to be quite the artist! Can I buy one of your originals?"
He laughed and said, "Sure..I'll give 50% to my favorite charities." So I did...just to encourage him. And he decided that he wanted to do more.
So, I began teaching him how to scan his artwork and save to the computer. Next we made up a watermark for him and titled it "Lunker Art" (a "lunker" is the name given to a really big fish). Then we began using an online printing company to help us make the cards.
And now he's selling his artwork on note cards, calendars, and note paper to use to buy fishing gear for himself and while giving 50% to charity. Even more, I'm using this as a way to help him develop his talent for drawing and his passion for fishing. Each time he draws a new fish, he researches and studies the differences in fish, their habitat and their unique characteristics. (I suspect he may become a marine biologist one day...)
Nate's Favorite Charities Include:
- Children of the Nations International (COTNI) www.cotni.org
- CAST for Kids: http://www.castforkids.org/
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Send me a PM if interested or email Nate at lunkerart@gmail.com - payments can be made to my PayPal account (check or cash are also accepted).
Interested in getting a specific design made? Nate would love to make your request.
Thanks for checking it out.
Post by: 2MANY on November 09, 2015, 12:44:33 PM
Your drawing rocks!!
Post by: ELKBURGER on November 09, 2015, 01:20:01 PM
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Post by: silverdalesauer on November 09, 2015, 06:36:03 PM
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Post by: silverdalesauer on November 09, 2015, 11:18:55 PM
Nice work Nate!!!!!!!!
Your drawing rocks!!
Nate says, "Thanks! I'm learning. Someone donated a fancy set of coloring pencils to me today, so my colors will be better."
Post by: Angry Perch on November 13, 2015, 11:09:22 AM
Post by: silverdalesauer on November 13, 2015, 10:08:49 PM
Got my cards in the mail the other day. They are really cool. Everybody can use some cards to have handy for thank-you's, birthdays, etc. This is a great way to support some charities, and support a kid with some serious initiative. If you do any entry level hiring these days, you know that kids like Nate don't grow on trees. I hope he sells enough to fill his tackle box!
Thanks, Angry Perch! Nate's thrilled that you like them.
When I came home from work today, Nate was drawing another sturgeon. He's trying to perfect his work. He's hopeful that one day I'll get him out for a sturgeon fishing trip. (He's a bit young yet, but one day.)
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Post by: silverdalesauer on November 28, 2015, 03:23:24 PM
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Post by: Fastass350 on November 29, 2015, 04:22:42 PM
Chris
Post by: silverdalesauer on November 30, 2015, 12:57:49 PM
Sending PM now, would love a couple calendars. Great thing your son is doing and thank you for sharing it with us.
Chris
PM Sent back to you with information. Thanks for your order!
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Post by: silverdalesauer on December 04, 2015, 07:40:57 PM
Got my cards when I got home from work today, they look great! Good job nate.
Glad you got them! Enjoy!
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Post by: silverdalesauer on December 07, 2015, 09:08:09 PM
Post by: silverdalesauer on December 10, 2015, 03:33:41 PM
Nate sent a card to CAST for Kids this week with some of the cash he earned from sales. After speaking with the PNW CAST for Kids representative, Jessica, the organization has requested the opportunity to share about Nate with their partners.
Also, today, Nate met with a journalist from Children of the Nations (cotni.org) and answered questions about his artwork, his passion, and more. Afterwards, he delivered a gift of cash to the finance department with an order form from COTN's gift catalog - where he ordered some items for children living in poverty.
If you'd like to continue to help support Nate, please re-order or order some cards for the first time.
From a daddy who's super proud of his kid. Thanks to all the members on here who've helped me teach Nate great life lessons.
Post by: silverdalesauer on December 30, 2015, 06:28:12 PM
Thanks for supporting Nate. :tup:
Post by: silverdalesauer on January 09, 2016, 12:49:42 PM
Post by: silverdalesauer on January 21, 2016, 12:00:11 PM
New design coming soon - "Waterfowl"
Post by: h20hunter on January 21, 2016, 12:04:21 PM
Post by: silverdalesauer on January 21, 2016, 12:18:27 PM
Used a few of my cards over the Christmas holiday........they went over great and I'm still very pleased with them.
Awesome H2OHunter. :tup: :tup:
Nate's really getting very serious about this artwork stuff. He's been self-teaching himself and I'm just blown away with his skill. Hope you'll get a chance to see his waterfowl cards soon. He's been learning how to draw ducks, geese, pheasants, owls, birds of prey, and other interesting birds. (Probably because his brother has been getting a chance to go duck hunting as of late).
Post by: silverdalesauer on March 29, 2016, 11:10:51 AM
Currently in stock:
- Dungeness Crab
- Brook Trout
- Rainbow Trout
- Chinook
- Spawning Chum
Post by: CoryTDF on March 29, 2016, 11:19:36 AM
Post by: silverdalesauer on March 29, 2016, 11:30:30 AM
Weird.... A kid who has a talent, a kid who has drive, a kid who is willing to work hard, a kid who is willing to do research, an entrepreneur. Good job dad for encouraging this young man. Good job Nate for learning a lesson many adults have not yet figured out.
Haha... thanks Cory TDF.
Nate was just commissioned by a local artisan here in Kitsap county. She's asked him to draw some artwork (based on her pottery with designs of fish on them). She loved his versions of his work and is now asking to purchase a large supply of his cards for her store. He's excited, because he'd like to use the money to go fishing for Springers in April/May - now just to find a guide who does well with children.
Post by: CoryTDF on March 29, 2016, 12:31:13 PM
Weird.... A kid who has a talent, a kid who has drive, a kid who is willing to work hard, a kid who is willing to do research, an entrepreneur. Good job dad for encouraging this young man. Good job Nate for learning a lesson many adults have not yet figured out.
Haha... thanks Cory TDF.
Nate was just commissioned by a local artisan here in Kitsap county. She's asked him to draw some artwork (based on her pottery with designs of fish on them). She loved his versions of his work and is now asking to purchase a large supply of his cards for her store. He's excited, because he'd like to use the money to go fishing for Springers in April/May - now just to find a guide who does well with children.
Could be on to something there. That would be a really cool project for him. I could see him illustrating children's books or something. I promise that if I saw pictures like that on the cover of a book I would buy it for my girls. Beats the crap out of all the CG garbage that is forced down kids throats these days.
I bet you could get story line made up pretty easy. His name with Author/Illustrator behind it would sure be a great accomplishment. I bet Tri State Steelheaders, Trout Unlimited, North American Fishing Club, or some other organization would be willing to help.
Post by: h20hunter on March 29, 2016, 12:36:04 PM
Post by: silverdalesauer on April 15, 2016, 11:39:16 PM
An updated ad will be placed soon with new additions from Lunker Art.
Also, just an update for all those who've supported Nate...
First - Thanks for supporting his artwork, his entrepreneurship, his charities, and his passion for fishing.
Second - A local business in the Kitsap county region has commissioned Nate to design cards for their business. He's drawing more fish cards (based on pottery that is made in Poland and sold here in the USA - check it out here potteryavenue.com (http://potteryavenue.com)). What an amazing opportunity.
- http://potteryavenue.com/dinner-set-fin-fun.html
- http://potteryavenue.com/8-lunch-salad-plate-1-tall-2332.html
Third - Nate will be taking art lessons this summer to strengthen this new skill. You can expect to see more designs this fall.
Fourth - Nate had the unique opportunity to go to Belize this month with our family. His grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and took us on a trip. While in Belize, Nate had the opportunity of a lifetime to go deep sea fishing. Yes, it was a success... I'll share that post soon with pics. (suspense)
Post by: silverdalesauer on April 19, 2016, 10:03:25 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,194313.0.html
Post by: Ellensburg on April 27, 2016, 11:59:08 PM
Post by: YoungFowler on August 04, 2016, 08:03:33 AM
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Post by: silverdalesauer on August 11, 2016, 05:19:29 PM
Lunker Art by Nate is going to be posting a new classified in the next week or so with a new set of cards that Nate has been working on over the summer. In addition, he's been honing his skills in art and we've found a new printing company to provide us with better quality cards with less gloss. I think you'll like his new card options.
Nate's been busy this spring and summer fishing with his big brother. The two of them have been successfully hauling out fish from WA state lakes and on a recent trip to Maine (visiting their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins) found success fishing backwoods bogs and streams.
Also, he had the opportunity to meet the Northwest representative of C.A.S.T. for Kids, Jessica Kelly, and presented her with one of his cards. (Nate donated part of his proceeds to C.A.S.T. this past year). It's been a busy summer.
Thanks for all who've supported him. More to come soon.