“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 …
“Battle with the Crow” 8 x 10” Oil on Panel The Sioux and Crow Indian tribes of the Northern Plains were long-time enemies. Tales of battles fought and coups counted were the tried and true test of manhood, told generation to generation. Depicted in this painting is the telling of such a tale, such as may have been shared inside …
“Crow Battle” 12 x 36” Oil on Canvas The Crow Indians were long-time enemies of the Sioux, and many stories are told about fierce battles between the two. The name the Crow Indians call themselves is Apsaalooke, meaning “Children of the Large-Beaked Bird”. It is actually a mistranslation of their name which caused them to become well-known as Crow. As …
I love the concept of wild horses: the epitome of freedom! My mother taken me to several locations in Wyoming in which horses run free. She has also taken many photos of them, and they have served as resource material in my art. Horses were and still are signs of affluence as well as being vital to our culture. They …
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 …
“Sentinel” 24 x 36” Oil on Canvas In my tipi paintings, the converging lines and textures of the materials were the initial inspiration for me. The slightly askew format I utilize was to give the image an otherworldly feeling, as this image is a remnant of the past. This series has led me to explore the romantic ideals we as …