Thunderbird Shield
Modern man, as he observes artifacts from the past has his own understanding and experiences woven within.
Within the Fabric
The Thunderbird is a symbolic form in Plains Indian culture. The strength and tradition it represents remains within the fabric of this rich culture.
Thunderbird Emblem
This image was inspired by a Lakota Ghost Dance shirt, from an 1890’s era ceremony which was outlawed by the U. S. government.
Thunderbird Symbols
“Thunderbird Symbols” 24 x 30” Framed Oil Painting on Canvas Various icons for the powerfully symbolic form of the Thunderbird are explored in this painting. The ultimate simplification of the Thunderbird symbol is a cross. This caused me to ponder the confusion the Christian cross symbol inevitably posed to the first Native Americans introduced to it. Cultural symbols very likely …
Blue Thunder Horse
It dawned on me after reflecting on what I had painted, how subliminally powerful the Christian religion symbol of the cross was to the Native Americans.
Thunderbird Symbolic Ghost Dance
“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. …
Passing of Time
Despite the prevalent Thunderbolt image in this painting, a major theme of the work is the phases of the moon which are in the background. My intent is to show the symbolic passage of time as well as the telling of time. Several days have passed since I last blogged: a nasty virus took me down, and zapped my strength. …
Symbols
I love exploring symbols. I began thinking about symbols when teaching elementary education, along with being a new mom. Seeing my child and my students relying on the very same symbols I remember using as a child was exciting to me. Happy houses… suns in the corner. They started finding their way into my art. See my website Gallery, where …
Borrowing Symbols
Symbols have been borrowed and exchanged forever. I am drawn to the petroglyphs and symbol studies I have been painting, by that very thing: how symbols are a visual language, which seemingly jumps across time and continents. Many of the same type of imagery in yesterday’s petroglyphs is found the world over. Those same images are prevalent in society today. …
Finding Direction
“The Stone Arrow” 11 x 30” Watercolor & Gouache on Paper When things begin to flow in the direction intended, it is so easy! Trying to paddle upstream differs from downstream, and I sometimes mistake hard work for just trying to push in the wrong direction. The Stone Arrow that inspired this painting is located near Meeteetse, Wyoming. This stone …