A friend and client is very well read on the Plains Indians of the American West, particularly the Nez Perce Tribe of Oregon and Idaho. Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce was a remarkable and tragic leader, warrior and peacemaker. Noted photographer Edward Curtis took a photo of Chief Joseph in 1903. It was this photo […]
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Four Corners in Photographs II
Part II of the Four Corners road trip. In total we drove around 2500 miles in 10 days. It was grueling at times, but just when you think you’ve had enough, there are views like these and people like Delphina Sells, the Navajo Medicine Woman we met at Shiprock. She was with her son, Roderick […]
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Four Corners in Photographs I
In October we took a trip to one of the most fascinating parts of the U.S. – The Four Corners Region of the Southwest. With its alien landscapes, sacred Navajo and Anasazi sites, there is no shortage of beauty and mystery to be found. This is one of those times I’m going to step away, […]
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Figures, Faces & the Tragically Hip
Last weekend, I watched the live stream of what is likely to be the last Tragically Hip concert. Ever. Gord Downie, the lead singer, announced in May that he has terminal brain cancer. The news was startling. No matter how often it happens, and it is too often, the idea that such a brilliant and […]
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Young Dancer ~ New Painting
I don’t seem to be built for these hot Oklahoma summers. A few weeks ago, I attended a parade and ended up with heatstroke. I don’t remember much about getting home and the headache was excruciating. It took me a few days to feel like myself again. But I did see a wonderful display of […]
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Navajo Man ~ A Painting
“Navajo Dreamer” was completed on the summer solstice. Accompanied by a full moon, this particular solstice was a rare event. So, I wrote it on the back of the painting – once in 70 years… I created the portrait from a black and white photograph taken a century ago, but added the petroglyphs to the background (click image to enlarge). I enjoyed […]
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