Dakota Dawn
This original girl print depicts a Dakota Plains Indian tipi at sunrise.
This original girl print depicts a Dakota Plains Indian tipi at sunrise.
Watercolor and Gouache on paper
The Thunderbird is a symbolic form in Plains Indian culture. The strength and tradition it represents remains within the fabric of this rich culture.
Having died in battle, a fallen Cheyenne warrior is honored by a depiction of his shield and riderless horse in this historic image. In my painting, the significance of the circle and the medicine wheel are suggested within this painting, by the repeated circular shapes.