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Next Up the Heard!

Join Me at the Heard Museum in Phoenix March 6th and 7th. I’ll be bringing a huge selection of my serigraphs as well as a couple drums. Stop by and say Hi. I love to see each and every one on you.

The Tulsa Indian Art Festival was fun. I love going to new places and seeing new people. One of the things I love about traveling through Indian Country is seeing different Tribal customs and traditions. It was great to experience new things in Tulsa. Up next is the Heard Museum. This year I’ll be in the same spot as the last two years. Area 0 space 9. next to the back entrance way. I have several new works for this year and hope for a couple more before the market starts. It’s going to be a great show they say over 700 artists will be there. These are the best of the best, if you like Indian art you really shouldn’t miss this event. The artists who participate in the Heard are world class regardless of genre. Some of the very best painters, potters, jewelers, and others are there. I haven’t been able to see them all yet, I could easily spend all three days just looking at the wonderful work that is available. Well worth the trip. I hope to see you there. Take Care

Upcoming Events

Hi Everyone
It seems like time is just flying by. I have two events coming up. The 1st one I’d like to mention is the Tulsa Indian arts Festival in Tulsa Oklahoma Feb 12, 13, 14, at the Spirit Bank Event Center. I haven’t participated in this event in the past and am looking forward to seeing what the art market in Tulsa is like. If you know anyone in the area send them down I’d love to see them.
here is their website:
http://www.tulsaindianartfestival.com/

The 2nd event is not an art market but a great chance to see a large amount of my work on display. Feb 4th we are going to have an event (maybe two) showcasing my work. The event will be held at the University of Washington School of Law. The work will be on display in the hall of the main floor. I think the display will be up for about ten weeks or so, so you will have plenty of time to see it. I’ll post a picture when the display is up. If you have any questions about the work on display feel free to e-mail me. Take Care Everyone

New Work for 2010

Hi everyone,
Hope the new year is treating you well. We have several new serigraphs that we would like to introduce. Here they are. If you have any questions about them such as pricing and how quickly we can ship them to you. Please let me know. We’ll also give 20% off if you buy them from the blog or from facebook before the end of February.

The Hummingbird serigraphs are large about 22 x 22 inches and are a small series of 62 (each color)

The Loon series are 15 x 15 inches and the edition size is 80

The octopus is smaller 11 x 15 and the series size is 99

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Happy Holidays!

Daybreak Star was great thanks everyone who came out. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. I’ll be writing an artist profile in the next few days with some picture so look for that. Thanks again I hope you and your family have health and happiness take care

Last Event of the Year!

Hi Everyone, Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. Makah and Friends was a great event. I want to thank everyone who came out and supported the artists. I just wanted to make one quick last minute announcement. I will be at Discovery Park Tomorrow (Sat Dec 18th) for an art market. The market starts at 10 and goes until 4 or 5 I’m not sure which. It will be my last market of the year so if you want something come and get it. Thanks for the support throughout the year. Take Care

Happy Holidays and have a wonderful new year.

Seattle this weekend!

Hi Everybody,
New York was great! I had a great time and it was a fin mini-vacation. I get asked all the time when I’m going to do a local show, well this weekend I will be in Seattle for the Makah and Friends show. It is on the 12th (one day only) from 10am to 5pm
here is a link to the flyer:
http://www.afsc.org/seattle/ht/a/GetDocumentAction/i/84209
I look forward to seeing you there.

National Museum of the American Indian

Hi Everyone, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We eat lots of turkey, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and one I hope you all enjoy. OK now on to business. I’ll be at the NMAI in New York this weekend for their annual holiday art market. come by and say hi. It’s free to get in, and there are always wonderful artists in attendance. It’s at One Bowling Green in Manhattan, and quite an interesting building as well and being a good show. I hope to see you there.

Gray’s Papaya here we come.

Lincoln City this weekend!

Hi Everyone,
I’ll be back at Lincoln City this weekend for a show at the Chinook Winds Casino. I’ll be packing everything there. I’ll have serigraphs of course, along with t-shirts, cards, maybe a drum or two, and some dinnerware sets. I look forward to coming back, it’s always a good time, they have a great buffet, and the town is pretty fun to visit as well. I hope to see you there, take care.

Autry Show recap

I can understand why California is the most populous state. Warm weather and sunshine are good for the soul. The Autry show was a lot of fun I made some great contacts (and wonderful trades). I had a few interesting things happen when I was there.
It seems the world is getting smaller and smaller all the time. A young man approached my booth with a big grin, he looked at one of my serigraphs (Kindred Spirits) and excitedly told me that he had it in his home. His family had visited the Steinbrueck Gallery in Seattle, they had seen the piece as soon as they walked in and had to get it. I can’t describe what it feels like to hear stories like that. I know that the work has reached many corners of the world, but to actually meet someone who has purchased work from a third party thousands of miles away is pretty amazing. Thanks for that. Also thanks for adding to your collection. I truly appreciate everyone who stops by to chat and those who support the art by purchasing pieces thank you so much, it makes a big difference and makes it possible for me to travel and share the work with a wider audience.
I love California and hope to return sometime soon to enjoy the sun, and fresh produce. If you know of any shows in the area feel free to contact me, I’d be interested. Take Care Everyone, hope you have a wonderful day.

Reminder

I have been getting a lot of people asking where they can find some of my work in the Puget Sound area. Here is a little reminder. My work can be found in Seattle at the Steinbrueck Native Art Gallery, it’s a great gallery with very nice folks you should stop by and see them sometime. Here is their website address: http://www.steinbruecknativegallery.com/

If you are in the South Sound you can find my work at Little Creek Casino near Shelton, both in the hotel and the gift shop. I plan on stocking them up again pretty soon too.
If you are in Olympia you can find my work at State of the Arts Gallery. Here is their website: http://www.thestateofthearts.com/

There are a couple of other galleries and gift shops that also carry my work but these places have the biggest selection. Of course you can visit my studio (if you make an appointment) and see pretty much all the work I have available. That’s about if for now Take Care

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