My latest paintings will be on exhibit at the lovely Canebrake on Ft. Gibson lake near Wagoner. My painting, "Medicine Man," is of Sam Proctor, Mvskoke elder, teacher and friend is included in the exhibit. Sam said, "If you paint me you will win." He was right.The other day my friend, Kimberly… read more.
A lovely time at the Cherokee Art Market this past October weekend. My daughter won 1st place with her piece, "The Audition," My boy won 3rd with his sculpture, "The Battle." I had a good time being a part of the newly joined Southeastern Indian Artists Association. Some fine… read more.
A few weeks ago I was going through a rough time. We all have them but this one crept in and overpowered me. I've been diagnosed with Parkinson's for 11 years. Dopamine, the "feel good" chemical is what I have very little of. I was reading that symptoms included the inability… read more.
Monday I enjoyed going to the Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah to welcome the 200 motorcyclists who make a journey each year in honor of those who walked the trail so many years ago. Although it was hot during the afternoon, it became more pleasant as the sun started to set and we were… read more.
Its almost mid week. Today I'm in the middle of saving my business. My artist life is like that. Good thing I'm so calm and collected in my 4th decade. I will handle the crisis at hand and then I'll be attending the Seminole Festival outside of Seminole Oklahoma this weekend… read more.
Lisan Tiger Blair, 15 won Judges Choice and First Place for his clay piece "Stompdancer" at the Cherokee Holiday Art Competition in Tahlequah Oklahoma over Labor Day weekend. He took home two beautiful ribbons and $550. The Dean of Students from the College of Muscogee Nation purchased it… read more.
Last day before the folks at Tiger Gallery go to Tahlequah for a weekend of showing and selling their latest artistic creations. Dana, Christie and Lisan entered pieces in the Cherokee Holiday Homecoming Art Show at the Tahlequah Armory. The awards ceremony for the arts competition will be… read more.
Nothing is easy that is worth much. I was told that growing up. I'll agree. My walk this morning was extremely hard. I could not get my legs to go. Christie and Lisan BOTH went today. I had a lot of stress in my system from the night before. Stress messes you… read more.
My son went with me on my morning walk today. It's a rare thing to spend time with him due to business time, painting time, his time on the video games. There is so much I want to share with him but did not want to over do on his first day. I want him to keep coming back. Saw a huge hawk… read more.
Today was harder than usual walking my 3 miles due to eating chips and cookies the night before. Yes I know they make me act and feel like an ogre as well as stifle my creativity but progress not perfection is all I can hope for. Tomorrow I fly to Sacramento to the Indian Health Service… read more.
