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 .
Cherokee Woman- Cherokee Trail of Tears
24 x 20
Batik
Inspired by Song - Carbon County Art Guild
Red Lodge, MT
June 14 - June 21
24 x 20
Batik
Inspired by Song - Carbon County Art Guild
Red Lodge, MT
June 14 - June 21
On the Wings of a Butterfly
33.5 x 30.5
Batik with Gold Powder
$6900
available
33.5 x 30.5
Batik with Gold Powder
$6900
available
Acoma Man
16 x 12
Batik
$2500
Available
16 x 12
Batik
$2500
Available
Tsawatenok Girl
16 x 12
Batik
$2500
Available
Heavy Shield
batik. with Weathered Gold Leaf Background
22 x 18
available
batik. with Weathered Gold Leaf Background
22 x 18
available
Jesus La Cruz Herrera
Tesuque Pueblo
Batik
20 x 19
$3300
Available
Tesuque Pueblo
Batik
20 x 19
$3300
Available
White Swan
Batik
20 x 19
$3200
Available
Batik
20 x 19
$3200
Available
Stella.Walking Antelope
Batik with silver Powder
26 x 21
$4500
Available
Batik with silver Powder
26 x 21
$4500
Available
Son of Kicking Bear
batik
$3000
Available
batik
$3000
Available
Katie and Her Doll
24 x 17
Batik
Glacier Art Museum
May 8, 2025
Kalispell, MT
24 x 17
Batik
Glacier Art Museum
May 8, 2025
Kalispell, MT
Pinkie
24 x 18
Batik with Silver Leaf
Available
This piece is based on my interpretation of Lawerence's Pinkie
24 x 18
Batik with Silver Leaf
Available
This piece is based on my interpretation of Lawerence's Pinkie
Crazy Bull Sioux
22.5 x 17
Batik with gold powder
Available
22.5 x 17
Batik with gold powder
Available
Fish Hawk
24 x 20
Batik
$3500
Grand Union
Fort Benton MT
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
12.5 x 12.5
Batik wit Gold Leaf
The 1889 Barn
Bozeman, MT
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
12.5 x 12.5
Batik wit Gold Leaf
The 1889 Barn
Bozeman, MT
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
12.5 x 12.5
Batik wit Gold Leaf
$1000
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
12.5 x 12.5
Batik wit Gold Leaf
$1000
Available
Cheyenne Story-Battle of Greasey Grass (Custer's Last Stand
24 x 25
Batik
$3750
Available
24 x 25
Batik
$3750
Available
Golden Girl
20.75 x 17.5
Batik with Gold Leaf
Available
20.75 x 17.5
Batik with Gold Leaf
Available
