Native Americans
I have always been moved by the works of photographers from the late 19th century and early 20th century. They depict the changing world of the Native American culture. I am intrigued by the conviction and strength of the portraits during this era. When photographing my own reference material I attempt to capture the same spirit. Creating portraits in batik is especially rewarding.
All major works come with a story about the historical significance of the piece. Please contact me for stories and more information .
All major works come with a story about the historical significance of the piece. Please contact me for stories and more information .
Ute
31.5 x 18
Batik
studio
31.5 x 18
Batik
studio
Four Apache Scouts
25 x 25
Batik
available
25 x 25
Batik
available

Chief Wolf Robe
26.25 x 27.5
Batik
Night of Artists
Briscoe Museum
2021
26.25 x 27.5
Batik
Night of Artists
Briscoe Museum
2021
Mother Earth
22.5 x 18
Batik With Silver and Copper Leaf
Night of Artists
Briscoe Museum
2021
22.5 x 18
Batik With Silver and Copper Leaf
Night of Artists
Briscoe Museum
2021

The Song of Mountain Chief
31.5 c 32.75
Batik
Authentic song of Mountain Chief included
Night of Artists
Briscoe Museum
31.5 c 32.75
Batik
Authentic song of Mountain Chief included
Night of Artists
Briscoe Museum
The piece below listed in the Buffalo Bill Route Book for 1899. A copy of the book accompanies each piece.
Charging Thunder
28 x 20
Batik With Gold Leaf
Comes with a copy of an original handbill with Charging Thunder's name list among Indians
Available
28 x 20
Batik With Gold Leaf
Comes with a copy of an original handbill with Charging Thunder's name list among Indians
Available
Arrow Top Knot
‘Apsi-poch-kinnaiee’
Batik
24 x 34
Available
‘Apsi-poch-kinnaiee’
Batik
24 x 34
Available
Yellow Rock
12 x 9
Batik with Gold Leaf
Available
12 x 9
Batik with Gold Leaf
Available
White Horse
12 x 12
Batik with Gold Leaf
12 x 12
Batik with Gold Leaf
Fish Hawk
24 x 20
Batik
available
Arrow Maker
23.5 x 23
Batik with Gold Leaf
available
23.5 x 23
Batik with Gold Leaf
available
The four batiks below were a study in color. They are all 12.25 x 12.25 with gold leaf.
Power
Red was often thought of as the color of war, and was a favorite color of many Native American tribes.They used of red paint as preparation for battle but it was also used for other occasions representing festivity or joy, or the sun, light, life, energy, or power. (Lewis, 2009)
Red was produced from clays containing oxides of iron, roots, berries, barks and beets.
https://anthropologylover.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/native-american-face-paint-customs- colors-designs/ https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/color-meanings- symbolism.htm
available
Red was often thought of as the color of war, and was a favorite color of many Native American tribes.They used of red paint as preparation for battle but it was also used for other occasions representing festivity or joy, or the sun, light, life, energy, or power. (Lewis, 2009)
Red was produced from clays containing oxides of iron, roots, berries, barks and beets.
https://anthropologylover.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/native-american-face-paint-customs- colors-designs/ https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/color-meanings- symbolism.htm
available
Harmony
The color green symbolizes endurance. Green is associated with harmony and is a great healing power and believed to improve vision. Green is the color associated with nature especially plants, hills, mountains, earth, summer and rain. green face paint was produced from moss or algae, flowers or berries.
https://anthropologylover.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/native-american-face-paint-customs- colors-designs/ https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/color-meanings- symbolism.htm
Frame of Reference
The color green symbolizes endurance. Green is associated with harmony and is a great healing power and believed to improve vision. Green is the color associated with nature especially plants, hills, mountains, earth, summer and rain. green face paint was produced from moss or algae, flowers or berries.
https://anthropologylover.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/native-american-face-paint-customs- colors-designs/ https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/color-meanings- symbolism.htm
Frame of Reference
Water
Blue is the most sacred of all colors as it is the very essence of Inyan (Stone) who helped to create the world.
Today, Lakota people believe water is medicinal which originates from this ancient ideology. This is the impetus behind the current native resistance to “fracking” of major oil companies. This mining method is wreaking havoc with the earth just to obtain more oil and money.
Blue face paint also symbolizes wisdom and confidence and was produced from duck manure, clays, oxides, powdered azurite and lapis, sun flower seeds, berries and flowers
https://anthropologylover.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/native-american-face-paint- customs-colors-designs/ https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/color-meanings- symbolism.htm
available
Blue is the most sacred of all colors as it is the very essence of Inyan (Stone) who helped to create the world.
Today, Lakota people believe water is medicinal which originates from this ancient ideology. This is the impetus behind the current native resistance to “fracking” of major oil companies. This mining method is wreaking havoc with the earth just to obtain more oil and money.
Blue face paint also symbolizes wisdom and confidence and was produced from duck manure, clays, oxides, powdered azurite and lapis, sun flower seeds, berries and flowers
https://anthropologylover.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/native-american-face-paint- customs-colors-designs/ https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/color-meanings- symbolism.htm
available
Wisdom
Red is a color of the north and denotes perseverance, endurance, pureness, and wisdom of the White Hairs (reference to age).
Many Native American tribes used of red paint as preparation for battle but it was also used for other occasions representing festivity or joy, or the sun, light, life, energy, or power. (Lewis, 2009)
https://anthropologylover.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/native-american-face-paint-customs- colors-designs/ https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/color-meanings- symbolism.htm
Available
Red is a color of the north and denotes perseverance, endurance, pureness, and wisdom of the White Hairs (reference to age).
Many Native American tribes used of red paint as preparation for battle but it was also used for other occasions representing festivity or joy, or the sun, light, life, energy, or power. (Lewis, 2009)
https://anthropologylover.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/native-american-face-paint-customs- colors-designs/ https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/color-meanings- symbolism.htm
Available
Ground Spider
23 x 17.5
Batik with Gold Leaf beads
Available
Goose Face
19.5 x 15.75
Batik with Gold Leaf
Frame of Reference
On The Way to a Warrior
25 x 20
Batik with Gold Leaf
available
25 x 20
Batik with Gold Leaf
available
Too Many Drivers at the Wheel
(Ride Share)
37.5 x 29
available
(Ride Share)
37.5 x 29
available
Running Horse
22 x 21
Batik
Grand Union Hotel, Fort Benton, MT
22 x 21
Batik
Grand Union Hotel, Fort Benton, MT
Chief Garfield
14.25 xatik with Gold Lead
Latigo and Lace
14.25 xatik with Gold Lead
Latigo and Lace
Blackman Arapahoe
36 x 23
Batik
available
36 x 23
Batik
available
Moving Robe
18 x 24
batik
Latigo and Lace
Echos Above the Canyon
29 x 22
Batik
available
29 x 22
Batik
available