I received my bachelors degree in art from Colorado State
University, graduating in 1988. My concentrations are in
graphic design and ceramics.
My interest in Native American history and art has led me
to where I am today. My style mimics the plains Indian ledger
art. Their works were created in the mid 1800’s on lined ledger
paper obtained from the white men that they had contact with.
Their drawings were very child-like in appearance, mainly from
their lack of knowledge of European art, but the depth of talent
and information was immeasurable. Their use of color adds to
the charm of their work, but also points to a society that was
very visual, incorporating color into every aspect of their daily
lives
I originally became known in the art world as a gourd artist,
painting ledger-style scenes on large gourds. In 2004, I
switched to flat work. I found working on the round was
becoming too limiting.
My work was recently featured in the Southwest Art magazine
and can be seen in galleries in Wyoming, Colorado, and Arizona.
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