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 .
Chief Wolf Robe
26.25 x 27.5
Batik
Studio
26.25 x 27.5
Batik
Studio
Mother Earth
22.5 x 18
Batik With Silver and Copper Leaf
22.5 x 18
Batik With Silver and Copper Leaf
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 Three pieces below are listed in the Buffalo Bill Route Book for 1899. A copy of the book accompanies each piece.
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Chief Iron Tail
21 x17.5
Batik
Hockaday Museum
Timeless Legacy-Women Painters of Glacier
Comes with a copy of an original handbill with Charging Thunder's name list among
21 x17.5
Batik
Hockaday Museum
Timeless Legacy-Women Painters of Glacier
Comes with a copy of an original handbill with Charging Thunder's name list among
Chief Iron Cloud
24 x 16
Batik
Comes with a copy of an original handbill with Charging Thunder's name list among
24 x 16
Batik
Comes with a copy of an original handbill with Charging Thunder's name list among
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
28 x 20
Batik With Gold Leaf
Comes with a copy of an original handbill with Charging Thunder's name list among Indians
Arrow Top Knot
‘Apsi-poch-kinnaiee’
Batik
24 x 34
Hockaday Museum
Timeless Legacy-Women Painters of Glacier
‘Apsi-poch-kinnaiee’
Batik
24 x 34
Hockaday Museum
Timeless Legacy-Women Painters of Glacier
Yellow Rock
12 x 9
Batik with Gold Leaf
Hockaday Museum
Timeless Legacy-Women Painters of Glacier
12 x 9
Batik with Gold Leaf
Hockaday Museum
Timeless Legacy-Women Painters of Glacier
Fish Hawk
24 x 20
Batik
24 x 20
Batik
Arrow Maker
23.5 x 23
Batik with Gold Leaf
23.5 x 23
Batik with Gold Leaf
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ground Spider
23 x 17.5
Batik with Gold Leaf beads
Goose Face
19.5 x 15.75
Batik with Gold Leaf
On The Way to a Warrior
25 x 20
Batik with Gold Leaf
25 x 20
Batik with Gold Leaf
Too Many Drivers at the Wheel
(Ride Share)
37.5 x 29
(Ride Share)
37.5 x 29
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
36 x 23
Batik
Moving Robe
18 x 24
batik
Latigo and Lace
Buffalo Brushes
Batik
Batik
Echos Above the Canyon
29 x 22
Batik
29 x 22
Batik