Heron Giclee Print

John Velten
  • The blue heron represents self-reliance and self-determination, focusing on the ability to evolve and progress. The long and thin legs of the creature show how one does not need to rely on the support of massive pillars for stability, but rather one’s own feeble strength is also sufficient to stand firm in the journey of life.
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This work by Dene and European artist, John Velten, features a tall, perched blue heron in black, standing in the foreground of an orange sky. The blue heron represents self-reliance and self-determination, focusing on the ability to evolve and progress. 

John Velten is an artist from the Lower Mainland area of BC who works in illustration, sculpture, painting, digital art and animation. He is of Dene and German Canadian heritage, and his life and work have been influenced by the extensive lineage of both ancestries. He has been working professionally since 2016 and has since been commissioned by the City of Vancouver for a mural at the Vancouver City Centre Station. His work can also be seen at artist events and spaces all across Vancouver.

John works independently as a fine artist, within modes of expression such as painting, carving, metal works, mixed media, 3D modelling and illustration. In the past 3 years, a portion of John's works has been commissioned by The City of Vancouver, Vancouver Mural Festival, Vancouver art community, Lunar Fest and Foundry BC. John's Mixed roots stem from Europe, with German ancestry and North-West Territories with Dene ancestry. These Contrasting lineages speak to his perspective, ability as an artist and affluence of different cultures.  

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  • 12" x 16"
  • Matte finish, textured surface with no glare
  • Paperweight of 300gsm
  • Bright white
  • Hand-cut edges

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This work by Dene and European artist, John Velten, features a tall, perched blue heron in black, standing in the foreground of an orange sky. The blue heron represents self-reliance and self-determination, focusing on the ability to evolve and progress. 

John Velten is an artist from the Lower Mainland area of BC who works in illustration, sculpture, painting, digital art and animation. He is of Dene and German Canadian heritage, and his life and work have been influenced by the extensive lineage of both ancestries. He has been working professionally since 2016 and has since been commissioned by the City of Vancouver for a mural at the Vancouver City Centre Station. His work can also be seen at artist events and spaces all across Vancouver.

John works independently as a fine artist, within modes of expression such as painting, carving, metal works, mixed media, 3D modelling and illustration. In the past 3 years, a portion of John's works has been commissioned by The City of Vancouver, Vancouver Mural Festival, Vancouver art community, Lunar Fest and Foundry BC. John's Mixed roots stem from Europe, with German ancestry and North-West Territories with Dene ancestry. These Contrasting lineages speak to his perspective, ability as an artist and affluence of different cultures.  

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  • 12" x 16"
  • Matte finish, textured surface with no glare
  • Paperweight of 300gsm
  • Bright white
  • Hand-cut edges
The blue heron represents self-reliance and self-determination, focusing on the ability to evolve and progress. The long and thin legs of the creature show how one does not need to rely on the support of massive pillars for stability, but rather one’s own feeble strength is also sufficient to stand firm in the journey of life.