Category Archives: Hide Painting

Visiting Our Friends in Northern Cheyenne and Crow Country

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Rose Kern

Tweet This month we are planning our trip to Montana to visit our friends at Northern Cheyenne and Crow country on April 25th – 27th.  This is our annual trek and we look forward to a good visit and great … Continue reading →

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Donald Montileaux: History of Ledger Art

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Tracey

Tweet The other day we chatted with artist Donald Montileaux and got an inside look at his studio – we looked at some amazing work, had the chance to see some of his drawings in progress, and also learned some … Continue reading →

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Artist Mike McLeod Demonstrates How to Paint a Buffalo Hide

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Tracey

Tweet 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 … Continue reading →

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Native American Art: Winter Counts

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Tracey

Tweet A Winter Count is the Native American tradition of visually archiving their tribal history and culture…a few have even documented significant natural occurrences. The Lakota are revered for their Winter Counts. Some can span hundreds of years – each … Continue reading →

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