Formline Evolved

Formline Evolved Native American Artist, specializing in Modern Tlingit and Haida Designs Gunalchéesh (thank you) for visiting my store and supporting my art!

My name is Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa (Bill Pfeifer, Jr) and I am a Tlingit tribal member from southeast Alaska. I like to share my passion for formline art, a unique and ancient style of the Native people of the Northwest Coast of North America. I currently live in Washington, but I still feel a strong connection to my culture and my homeland. My father is an artist and he taught me the basics of formlin

e design, which expresses the stories, values and beliefs of my people. I also had the privilege of studying under Nathan Jackson, a renowned Tlingit master carver, who has done totem pole carvings with my father. I work with digital tools like Photoshop and Illustrator to produce colorful and dynamic designs, inspired by the long tradition of formline art. I want to share this art with a wider audience and spread awareness and appreciation of my culture. You can find some of my prints available for purchase on etsy, or follow me on Instagram to see more of my work and get updates on new projects.

We are so excited for “The Eagle” coming up August 23rd, 2-5 PM Stottle Winery with Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa (Bill Pfeifer, Jr...
08/04/2026

We are so excited for “The Eagle” coming up August 23rd, 2-5 PM Stottle Winery with Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa (Bill Pfeifer, Jr) a Native American Artist who belongs to the Tlingit tibe from Southeast Alaska, now based in Washington. His work, which he calls “Formline Evolved,” is a dynamic fusion of traditional Formline principles with a modern, graphic sensibility. His art is born from a deep connection to his culture and homeland, expressing the ancient stories, values, and beliefs of his people through a contemporary lens. The Beautiful Eagle photo was captured through the lens of Dan Faz
Tickets are selling fast! Book Now- at artzowie.com

The Sitka crew have started paddling to Juneau for Celebration! Good to see the design come alive in the water! Save tra...
05/29/2026

The Sitka crew have started paddling to Juneau for Celebration! Good to see the design come alive in the water! Save travels :)

Sitka’s canoe is expected to arrive in Juneau on Tuesday morning along with canoes paddling from communities across the region.

When SHI revealed the Celebration 2026 logo last week, I was grateful to see the response! The image is only half the st...
03/19/2026

When SHI revealed the Celebration 2026 logo last week, I was grateful to see the response! The image is only half the story.
Today, I’m sharing the deeper story behind it: the meaning, the forms, and the choices that shaped this piece.
Read the full deep dive here:

https://www.formlineevolved.com/endurance-and-strength-the-power-of-the-clan-house/

Gunalchéesh to SHI for the opportunity, and to everyone who has reached out with support.

Mark your calendars for this Spring Market! I will be there along with numerous other amazing artists!
02/25/2026

Mark your calendars for this Spring Market! I will be there along with numerous other amazing artists!

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