Wolf
Wolf is a pseudonym I created to celebrate Native American art and pursue not only my heritage as part Cherokee but also the richness of the art and culture.
“Hunted” oil – 16X16
$1295
Hunters to hunted – the strife of this era is now we are the hunters. Wolves are now making a comeback but this unwanted and eliminated because their environments have been invaded and now they must hunt within human inhabitations.
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“Retribution” – oil – 16X16
$1295
What was done to Native Americans was horrible. What was considered “savages” were people who were fighting for their lives and homes with what they had and knew. We would do the same today if we were invaded.
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“Fighter” – oil – 16X16
$1295
Native Americans often used animals to symbolize how they saw themselves. In this case a bear would be a strong and ferocious fighter. These names would strike fear into those who would wish harm and carry with them a purpose and meaning.
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“Warrior” – oil – 24X24
$2295
Warriors on horses were to be feared – knowing the land and being more acclimated to the harsh environments made these Native Americans fierce combatants. If the European settlers didn’t have firearms or the benefit the of railroad they would have stood no chance.
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“Sun Warrior” – oil – 16X12
$1095
Doing the Native American work allows me to explore different ideas as an artist. I can introduce abstraction into the image or use color in unique ways. This sun warrior fights with light and I use that light to empower him.
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“Last Sun” – oil – 38X52
$4975
Traversing the high deserts of New Mexico his young Native American girl seeks shelter from the oncoming dusk. The land is aglow with the fire colors of the sun and the last bit of warmth is felt on the skin. Her steady steed keeping pace with the fading light, knowing sundown brings a fire and rest from the day.
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“Taos Pueblo 1” – oil – 16X56
$3295
The Taos Pueblo is the oldest inhabited area in North America. The native people still reside there and it’s a definite necessity to visit if you have any interest at all in the ancient people of the land. The pueblo wasn’t without strife in its history – fighting the gold seeking Spanish who sought to bring Catholicism to the native peoples.
“Taos Pueblo 2” – oil – 16X56
$3295
The Rio Pueblo de Taos runs through the pueblo site providing water to this ancient still inhabited village. Although high desert, the river provides some lush foliage and trees in an otherwise somewhat barren dry region.