Silt & Sticks

Silt & Sticks The Art of Debbie Whitecar | graphic designer, digital artist Hello, I'm Debbie. I am a graphic designer. I live and work in Talkeetna, Alaska.

I have close to 30 years of graphic design experience: self-employed, in advertising agencies, as an in-house art director for a non-profit... and since 2016, I am freelancing for two fabulous businesses, My Travel Stickers and Eagle River Designs. For them, I create stickers, pins and patches for America's National Parks and other public lands. You should check out their websites. My art style is

stylized — or maybe one can call it realistic minimalism. I like to use geometric shapes, straight or curved lines to simplify elements in my artwork. Sometimes I add texture.

Here is one of my FAVORITE design styles I like to create with: I call it minimal realism. Simplified shapes, capturing ...
07/17/2025

Here is one of my FAVORITE design styles I like to create with: I call it minimal realism. Simplified shapes, capturing only the essentials as graphic elements; circles, lines; some shading here and there and the use of vibrant colors… and we have a POP! of fun art. — These artwork pieces are used for my favorite client My Travel Stickers. We call this sticker template “Extreme Horizontal”. These quality vinyl stickers work well as a wrap around on water bottles, but of course can also be used on vehicles, bicycle frames, laptops, etc. Find these stickers in your favorite National Park and other public lands stores. — Okay… I’ll create some more art now! Best to all, Debbie Norden ——

“Ptarmigan” in a log home.
02/07/2023

“Ptarmigan” in a log home.

This is the last week my art will be adoring the yellow walls of the Flying Squirrel Bakery & Cafe in Talkeetna. Well, I...
01/25/2023

This is the last week my art will be adoring the yellow walls of the Flying Squirrel Bakery & Cafe in Talkeetna. Well, I should say “what’s left of it”; there are now some empty spots because you bought my art. Thank you! 😍

If you like to purchase from me in-person, I will be at the Flying Squirrel on Sunday, January 29 at about 1:30 pm to take down the last framed art prints and canvas wrap prints. I will bring some extra prints as well (unframed).

Of course you may also make a purchase online at siltandsticks.Etsy.com

Thank you for your support — and perhaps I’ll see you on Sunday… 🥰



Photo caption: Debbie Whitecar is standing in a snowy landscape and is holding a framed art print that shows the “Mint Hut” which she created as part of her new Alaska huts series.

Ptarmigan, fine art print. Available to order in my Etsy shop, or get the one framed version available in my current art...
01/07/2023

Ptarmigan, fine art print. Available to order in my Etsy shop, or get the one framed version available in my current art show at the Flying Squirrel Bakery & Cafe in Talkeetna. I mean… what’s better than looking at art and eating good food?! Several art pieces were sold, but I ordered more art prints to fill the empty spaces on the walls.

“American Dipper” fine art print. This bird, in his typical dip-dipping and bob-bobbing fashion, is trying to find salmo...
12/30/2022

“American Dipper” fine art print. This bird, in his typical dip-dipping and bob-bobbing fashion, is trying to find salmon eggs among the colorful river pebbles. — This print is available in my Etsy Shop (link in bio). Designed in Talkeetna, Alaska. Printed in Anchorage, Alaska.

Happy Holidays! Thank you for sending so much love my way — for loving my art and buying it too. I appreciate it all. ❤️...
12/25/2022

Happy Holidays! Thank you for sending so much love my way — for loving my art and buying it too. I appreciate it all. ❤️ I will make more art in the new year, but now it’s time to rest, breathe deep, and reflect…

"Lesson Learned"It's too late to place an order for any of my art prints (at least for those who want the mail to arrive...
12/20/2022

"Lesson Learned"

It's too late to place an order for any of my art prints (at least for those who want the mail to arrive in time for Christmas), but a sweet Last-Minute Gift can be created in minutes with one of my Digital Downloads. All you need is a frame. You could choose a dark matting or frame for that pop of color, or keep it simple and timeless with a wooden or white frame.

Is there a wisdom that you would want to have stylized in pretty typography? Let me know what inspires you. :-)

Debbie

Visit the Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe in Talkeetna to see my art show — and possibly score a last-minute gift.          ...
12/17/2022

Visit the Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe in Talkeetna to see my art show — and possibly score a last-minute gift.

Looking for a very-last-minute, ready-to-take-home gift? Well, if you happen to be in Talkeetna, you can swing by the Fl...
12/16/2022

Looking for a very-last-minute, ready-to-take-home gift? Well, if you happen to be in Talkeetna, you can swing by the Flying Squirrel Bakery & Cafe to see my art, purchase what’s still available (I just restocked the art show walls today), and enjoy some baked goods and fair trade coffee, or a wood fired pizza if you happen to stop by on Friday or Saturday. Don’t miss the “Old Toby” Poster Series in the entry area (for fans of The Hobbit 😊).

You can also visit my brand-new Etsy Shop to place an order, but it’s too late for art prints and products to arrive in time for Christmas. Etsy.com/shop/siltandsticks

2-Day Sale on all Fine Art PrintsDiscount: 15% offEnds: Dec 14, 2022 at 12:00 AMOffer only eligible in: United StatesUse...
12/12/2022

2-Day Sale on all Fine Art Prints

Discount: 15% off
Ends: Dec 14, 2022 at 12:00 AM
Offer only eligible in: United States

Use code JINGLEBELLS15 at checkout.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/siltandsticks

This is a great, meaningful Last-Minute gift idea.
12/12/2022

This is a great, meaningful Last-Minute gift idea.

Birds & Birches Series: chickadee, woodpecker, and nuthatch. Minimal realism design style. 12”x12” fine art prints. Hang...
12/09/2022

Birds & Birches Series: chickadee, woodpecker, and nuthatch. Minimal realism design style. 12”x12” fine art prints. Hang them vertically (to create the illusion of a continuous birch tree) or horizontally in a row (which also looks great). Free U.S. shipping for all fine art prints. Designed in Talkeetna; printed in Anchorage, Alaska. 🎄 Order now to receive in time for Christmas.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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