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 .
The Moon Will Guide You
Batik with Gold Leaf
24 x 20
studio
Batik with Gold Leaf
24 x 20
studio
Advice from an Elder
Chief Pablo Charlo
Claw of the Little Grizzly or Small Grizzly-Bear Claw)
c. 1830–1910
18.5 x 18.5
Batik
FoR Fine Art
Chief Pablo Charlo
Claw of the Little Grizzly or Small Grizzly-Bear Claw)
c. 1830–1910
18.5 x 18.5
Batik
FoR Fine Art
Chase-in-the-Morning
27.5 x 23
Batik with Gold Leaf Background
The Russell
Friday Night Auction
August 19-20, 2022
27.5 x 23
Batik with Gold Leaf Background
The Russell
Friday Night Auction
August 19-20, 2022
Sioux Society
32 x 26.5
Batik With Gold Leaf
Studio
32 x 26.5
Batik With Gold Leaf
Studio
Arrow Top Knot
‘Apsi-poch-kinnaiee’
Batik
24 x 34
The Russell
Saturday Night Auction
August 19-20, 2022
‘Apsi-poch-kinnaiee’
Batik
24 x 34
The Russell
Saturday Night Auction
August 19-20, 2022
Ute
31.5 x 18
Batik
Big Sky Art Auction
July 16, 2022
31.5 x 18
Batik
Big Sky Art Auction
July 16, 2022
Four Apache Scouts
25 x 25
Batik
Latigo and Lace
25 x 25
Batik
Latigo and Lace
The Song of Mountain Chief
31.5 c 32.75
Batik
Authentic song of Mountain Chief included
Big Sky Art Auction
July 16, 2022
31.5 c 32.75
Batik
Authentic song of Mountain Chief included
Big Sky Art Auction
July 16, 2022
Fish Hawk
24 x 20
Batik
Grand Union
Fort Benton MT
Lazy Boy
34 x 24
Batik with Gold Leaf
Latigo and Lace
34 x 24
Batik with Gold Leaf
Latigo and Lace
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
Latigo and Lace
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
Latigo and Lace
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
Latigo and Lace
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
Latigo and Lace
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
Latigo and Lace
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
Latigo and Lace
Story of Mountain Chief
21 x 27
Batik
Women of the West
Studio
21 x 27
Batik
Women of the West
Studio
Golden Girl
20.75 x 17.5
Batik with Gold Leaf
Blue Rose
20.75 x 17.5
Batik with Gold Leaf
Blue Rose
Moving Robe
18 x 24
batik
Latigo and Lace
