Formline Evolved
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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 formline 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.
08/29/2026
Experience painting your own PNW Coast Native Art frog! Join us at Stottle Winery & Tasting Room in Lacey for a unique painting experience with Tlingit Tribal Member and Formline Artist Bill Pfeifer, Jr. (Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa)
Paint a colorful Xíxch’ (frog)— a beloved figure in Tlingit oral history — in the traditional colors, sky blue, or in bold green, purple & fuchsia.
✨ No experience needed
✨ Learn real Formline technique from the artist himself
✨ Hear the stories behind the symbols
✨ Sip w**e (or a non-alc option), enjoy snacks & charcuterie 🍷🧀
Bill’s “Formline Evolved” style blends generations of tradition — passed down from his father and master carver Nathan Jackson — with a bold modern edge.
Link to Book 🔗 is in bio
Location:
📍 Stottle Winery & Tasting Room (Family Friendly)
2641 Willamette Dr NE Ste E, Lacey
🎨What a terrific afternoon at the PNW Coast Native Art painting session with the awesome Bill Pfeifer, Jr.! A huge thank you to Bill, whose talent and guidance always shine through, and to all the fantastic painters who joined us. A special shoutout to Stottle Winery in Lacey for hosting us in their events space—your support makes creative gatherings possible!
🎨Join us next month at Stottle on September 20th to paint a vibrant PNW Coastal Native Art frog! 🐸 Secure your spot by clicking the link in our bio. Don’t miss out on the culture, creativity, and sips!
🔗 [Link in bio to book!]
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
08/03/2026
Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa (Bill Pfeifer, Jr.) is a Tlingit artist from Southeast Alaska, now based in Washington, whose work he calls Formline Evolved—a contemporary expression of traditional Tlingit design. Taught the foundations of formline by his father and later mentored by renowned Tlingit master carver Nathan Jackson, he blends cultural lineage with modern graphic design training to create a distinctive visual style.
Formline Evolved will be at booth #23 at the IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival on August 8. Learn more at inthespiritarts.org.
07/22/2026
🦅 Explore the art of the majestic Formline Eagle with Bill Pfeifer, Jr. on August 23rd in the relaxing atmosphere of Stottle Winery in Lacey!
Our first Seattle event last December sold out rapidly. Don’t miss this second exclusive session.
Limited availability. Grab your spot today!
**Eagle Photo captured by **
👉 Book now at artzowie.com
"I hope that the folks who come across my artwork will see that the culture is alive and well."
For over 25 years, Formline Evolved Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa (Bill Pfeifer, Jr) of the Tlingit Tribe has used Northwest Coast formline art to tell stories rooted in tradition while continuing to evolve as a contemporary Indigenous artist. His work reminds us that culture isn't something left in the past; it is living, growing, and being shared every day.
Meet Bill and more than 40 Native artists at IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival on Saturday, August 8. Enjoy free admission, live performances, museum admission and more. www.InTheSpiritArts.org
IN THE SPIRIT is funded in part by the City of Tacoma, Tacoma Venues & Events, and Tacoma Arts.
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 :)
Sitkans send off ‘Ancestral Echoes’ canoe headed to Celebration Sitka’s canoe is expected to arrive in Juneau on Tuesday morning along with canoes paddling from communities across the region.
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.
02/25/2026
Mark your calendars for this Spring Market! I will be there along with numerous other amazing artists!
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