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 .
Blue Boy
24 x 18
Batik with Silver Leaf
Frame of Reference
This piece is based on my interpretation of Gainsborough's Blue Boy
24 x 18
Batik with Silver Leaf
Frame of Reference
This piece is based on my interpretation of Gainsborough's Blue Boy
Pinkie
24 x 18
Batik with Silver Leaf
Frame of Reference
This piece is based on my interpretation of Lawerence's Pinkie
24 x 18
Batik with Silver Leaf
Frame of Reference
This piece is based on my interpretation of Lawerence's Pinkie
The Raven
27 3/4 x 22 5/8
Batik with Gold Leaf and copper powder
The Russell - First Strike Auction
August 18, 2023
27 3/4 x 22 5/8
Batik with Gold Leaf and copper powder
The Russell - First Strike Auction
August 18, 2023
Pable Suaso
16.5 x 13.25
Batik
Bitterroot Frames and Gallery
Fish Hawk
24 x 20
Batik
Grand Union
Fort Benton MT
The batiks below were a study in color. They are all 12.25 x 12.25 with gold leaf.
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
Moving Robe
18 x 24
batik
Art in the Beartooths
Carbon County Art Guild
Red Lodge, Mt
