Artist Mike McLeod: How I Got My Start

In Part 3 of our talk with Native American artist Mike McLeod, he tells us a little more about what inspires him, reflects on how he got his start, and remembers a few of his favorite Country Western stars (who also happen to be collectors of his work).

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Featuring Artist Donald Montileaux

ledger drawing by donald montileaux

Red Horse

He is renowned for his iconographic ledger drawings that effortlessly combine his vibrant use of color and stylized imagery with a beautiful sense of movement.

He is celebrated for his highly anticipated recent body of work that captures the more ethereal, enigmatic aspect of guardian figures.

He is our very own Donald Montileaux and he will be featured in two very important, upcoming shows this month!

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Artist Mike McLeod Demonstrates How to Paint a Buffalo Hide

In Part 2 of our interview with Native American artist Mike McLeod, he shares a few of his tips and techniques for painting a buffalo robe and also tells us about his imagery and the cultural symbolism behind his images.

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Note: Our talk with Mike was recorded a few weeks ago and now the buffalo robe is complete. See the finished robe in all its beauty!

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Chippewa Artist Mike McLeod – Inspiration

Chippewa artist Michael McLeod is well known for his beaded and painted pouches, decorated top hats, bone hair pipe breastplates, and buckskin clothing…but he is celebrated for his painted hides.

The other morning he joined us for a chat about his artwork – he told us what its like to be an artist, how he begins working on a piece, shared some of his techniques with us, and even demonstrated how to paint on a hide.

In Part 1 of our visit with Mike, he tells us about the kind of robe he prefers to paint on, how he prepares a robe for painting, and what inspires his imagery.

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James Little Wounded: Artist & Grandpa

In our final snippet with artist James Little Wounded, he talks about what its like to work in his studio both as an artist and a grandpa – how he makes (and listens to) his pieces and how his little grandchildren love to watch and “help” him.

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