“In Harmony” 11 x 30” Watercolor and Gouache on Paper The converging lines and natural elements incorporated onto a tipi are the inspiration to which I am drawn. I strive to explore the texture and shape of the tipi. I love the natural textures of wood, hide and sinew. Observing this form has led to my reflecting upon the harmonic …
“The Year the Stars Fell” 11 x 30” Watercolor and Gouache on Paper The winter of 1833 – 34 was known to many Plains Indian Tribes as “The Year the Stars Fell”. That year, the Leonid meteor storm was recorded in numerous Indian calendars, called winter counts. A winter count was kept by various tribes, as a pictorial reminder of …
“Thunderbird Symbolic Ghost Dance” 11 x 30” WC & Gouache on Paper The Thunderbird is a powerful symbol in Native American culture. It appears repeatedly in ceremonial objects. Its image is also commonly found carved into stone, known as petroglyphs. The legendary Thunderbird ruled the skies, and was credited with thunder and lightning. Its powerful presence was feared and revered. …
“To and From Crazy Horse” 11 x 30” Watercolor and Gouache on Paper Crazy Horse, a powerful Sioux chief, unified the Sioux and Cheyenne tribes to resist the United States Government. The era in which he lived and fought were called the Indian Wars. Along with steady encroachments on Native American land, the Indians were killed with bullets as well …