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Artist Kevin Fast Horse Debuts His First Mountain Lion Robe

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Tracey

Tweet When we think of Lakota art or decorated animal robes from this area, we typically think of buffalo, deer, or elk, but the other day artist Kevin Fast Horse amazed us with his latest (and very unique) creation…his very … Continue reading →

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Lakota Artist Donald Montileaux: Exploring New Ideas

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Tracey

Tweet In this snippet of our talk with American Indian artist Donald Montileaux, we discuss his latest series of masks – where his inspiration came from, how he feels about exploring new ideas in his work, and some of the … 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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James Little Wounded: Combining Quillwork & Beadwork

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Tracey

Tweet Blending the Old World and the New, Native American artist James Little Wounded is well known for his ability to effortlessly combine quillwork and beadwork in his pieces. Here he tells how he learned these techniques as a young … Continue reading →

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