PRODUCTS ~ Page I:
Black ,White and Sepia

An assortment of work printed from different medium - from photo-imagery to pencil drawings by L.Gits and L.Godson.

Pages I and II display many of our gift and card items. We are creating content for this section frequently, and are still adding pictures to the site, so, please be patient and stop by again. Thank you for your interest!

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THE PRAIRIE PORTRAIT CARDS AND PRINTS (Below)
This distinctive black & white imagery was the result of over 18 years of observation and artistic experimentation. Each plant was photographed on site, at Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve in the village of Westchester, Illinois, a southwestern suburb of Chicago. The card sets below contain 1 each of 8 different images printed on soft, 100% recycled, off-white paper with 100% recycled, "cypress green" envelopes.  Cards measure 4.25" X 5.5" and come packaged with an fascinating interveiw with Mr. Floyd Swink (d.2000) taxonomist ermeritus, of the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Mr. Swink lives on in this candid and rare interview from 1989 and answers our question: "Just what IS a prairie?".  Each card has a full plant description on reverse, detailng Native American or pioneer lore with species info. Each card is like a small print - suitable for framing.

White Lady's Slipper, (lge pic), Early Wild Rose, Solomon's Seal, Yellow Star Grass, Inidan Paintbrush, Rue Anemone, Wild Geranium, Thimbleweed. SET I:(#01) $12.50

Spiderwort, Cream
Gentian, Black Eyed Susan,
Wild Bergamot, Compass Plant,
Prairie Dock, Shooting Star,
(large image) and Cinquefoil.
SET II (#02):  $12.50

Closeups of Prairie Portraits showing some of the finer details.

THE PRAIRIE PORTRAIT SMALL 5 X 7 Prints: (unsigned)
These little prints, framed under glass, with no border, are perfect to mix
and match in sets of 2, 4, 6, 8 etc. for outstanding wall arrangement and accent. Choose from any of the 16 images shown above. Smalll Prints (#04) $14.00 ea. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THE PRAIRIE PORTRAIT BOTANICAL PRINTS (LIMITED EDITION 11 X 14")
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Create a meaningful and distinctive educational display for your museum or
home -- an authentic collection of native prairie and savanna prints. Framed
and Matted Prairie Portrait prints are available in professionally framed, museum quality black metal frames with double white mat and 8 X10" opening. These prints are limited edition (500 ea), signed and numbered by the artists,with full plant description on reverse. Choose from any of the 16 images here, or see thumbnail list below for more imagery. LIMITED EDITION 11 x 14 FRAMED PRINTS (#03): $50.00ea.

PRAIRIE PORTRAIT LIMITED EDITION PRINTS.
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11X 14"

Expect
beautiful details with texture and depth all with a "turn of the century" feel of a botanical art print.

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11 X 14 Framed.
Order by number. Each print framed in black, museum quality frame with double white mat. 

SEPIA: (Below)
The "Sepia" line is an assortment of oak and prairie images printed in a rich, dark brown ink from the original drawings and photos of Lana Gits Many of these depict the "Mighty Oak" a late fall, early winter White Oak (quercus alba), drawn by Lana Gits at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. The White Oak is the state tree of Illinois, Connecticut and Maryland. 

THE OAK NOTES
10 "Oak Notes" are packaged in a clear, resealable box set and printed on soft, textured, recycled paper (using soy based ink), with matching envelopes. The cards are blank inside. In addition, there are four interior "Acorn Notes", with a hand-deckled edges, to use as postcards, to extend your card into a letter or for slipping in a meaningful quote or phrase. On the back of each Oak Note card is a small drawing of a White oak leaf and its acorn. Info about White oaks and a real, pressed White Oak leaf is tucked into the back of each pack. THE OAK NOTES ( #07): $16.50 PER SET~~~~~~~~~~~

Detail of Mighty Oak image

THE MIGHTY OAK JOURNAL:
Hand assembled and tied with a dark brown, linen string, and finished with tiny knots cascading down its side.This 170, 40% cotton off-white blank page journal with deckled edges measures 7" X 7 1/8", and is meant to be a keepsake. Some uses include: Family Stories: Record oral traditions, and intersting family stories to hand down to your family. The Good Book: Record only the good and wonderful things people have said about you! Guest Book: Perfect for a guest resgister as it opens flat. Quotes and Memorable Words: "Make your own bible. Select and collect all the words and sentences that have been to you like the blast of a triumph out of Shakespeare, Seneca, Moses, John and Paul" - R.W.Emerson. MIGHTY OAK JOURNAL (#05) :$29.00 ~~~~~~~~

Mighty Oak and Kilmer Poem 
Measuring 18" X 7.5", this unusual, horizontal piece consists of a print of the Mighty Oak and the poem by JOyce Kilmer. Printed in brown ink, on soft, recycled paper, these two' image and poem come together on paper, mounted on dark, chocolate brown posterboard. On the reverse side is mounted the bio of WWI American poet, Joyce Klimer, along with information on White Oaks and the Mighty Oak Drawing by Lana Gits. Custom fram needed, but this one is suitable for wall mounting as is...KILMER TREE/POEM (#06) $22.00

THE
PRAIRIE
PAC Stationery:
(Right):  Ten, beautiful and textured, recycled papers to write those keepsake
letters of love and forgiveness! Folded stationery papers include 2 each of the following 4 scenes and two blanks; Sawtooth Sunflower, Mighty Oak (long paper, writing should appear on left), Disappearing Bottle Gentian and a sidewalk scene at Wolf Road Prairie. Dark chocolate soy based ink on soft, cream, recycled and textured paper, make letter writing an elegant experience. Papers measure appx 7" X 9" ea. Prairie Pac (#08) $12.00 per set.

THE PRAIRIE WREATH CARD: (Below)
Suitable for Year-Round giving, the Prairie Wreath is a combination of dried nataive burr oak leaves and prairie plants. See if you can recognize some!  Wreath is photo-image printed on recycled, cream, textured paper using dark brown soy based ink. Set of 10 with matching envelopes in resealable plastic box. Blank inside. Scene description on reverse. The Prairie Wreath Card (#09A): $14.00

VELLUM
OVER PRAIRIE
WREATH: (Left)
The Prairie Wreath card is fully covered, front and back, with a natural vellum note. Three different sentiments express Love, Joy or Peace printed in dark brown ink in the wreath center. PLease Indicate sentiment(s). Cards sold individually with matching envelopes. Blank inside. Vellum Over Prairie Wreath (09B): $4.00ea.

THIMBLEWEED NOTES (Below)
Each Note pad contains 100 little papers on a bound pad. (pages are not sticky on reverse). These are excellent for last minute notes or favorite quotes. Or, use one note, folded over to create a gift card. Made of recycled, textured paper with soy based ink. Original stipple drawing done on site by Lana Gits at Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve. Thimbleweed Notes (#10): $5.50ea.

"FAITH"
On Vellum over "Early Wild Rose'.  Sometimes, just a word is enough to lighten or brighten someone's day. This lovely 4.25 X 5.5" card is printed on cream, recycled textured paper with a soft, brown ink. The image is the Early wild rose, (Rosa blanda) showing a full rose and a bud about to appear. Overlaying this image is an off-white vellum covering almost the entire front and back of the card. One word, "Faith" is printed on front, in dark, chocolate brown. Sold separately, blank inside. "FAITH" on Vellum: (#10A) $4.00    

ASSORTED SENTIMENTS
 I love walking in a beautiful Red oak/White oak woodland about 25 miles southwest of Chicago. This is a place where a wonderful variety of wild flowers still flourish. These little images of early spring have been drawn from life and reproduced from my
pencil sketchbook". - Lana Gits

Included in the set are 2 each of the following 4 images:
"False Rue Anemone"
"Bloodroot and Spring Beauty Bower"
"Spring Beauty Bower"
"Prairie Trillium"

The various sentiments include:
"To My Friend" (2)
"Thinking of You" (1)
"Thank you" (2)
"Love" (1)
"Gratitude" (1)
"In Sympathy" (1)
Reproductions of the original images are printed in black and white on a soft, recycled, warm-white, textured card stock. These 8 cards are blank inside, since your sentiment is on front, and measure a charming, 4" X 5". They are packaged in a set, with matching envelopes and reclosable seal. pretty purple ribbon decorates the package. No two cards are exactly alike.
ASSORTED SENTIMENTS (#09 )   $11.00 includes postage and handling

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