Battle of the Greasy Grass
Images in this painting are inspired by the ledger art of Amos Bad Heart Buffalo, who recorded tales told to him by his uncle and father, who fought in the Battle of the Greasy Grass.
Detail of painting in progress
I am working on a painting, based on an authentic Native American ledger art drawing, depicting Reno’s Retreat. I am especially concentrating on depicting motion and chaos. The textures and surfaces within the tipi in which the storytelling is set will add volume and depth to the piece as I move ahead in the painting. A flash in time: a …