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 Weste…
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Featuring Artist Donald Montileaux
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 anticipat…
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 symbo…
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.…
James Little Wounded: Artist & Grandpa
In our final snippet with artist James Little Wounded, he talks about what it's like to work in his studio both as an artist and a grandpa - how he makes (and listens to) his pieces and how his lit…
James Little Wounded: Symbols & Color
The expressive imagery and powerful colors Minneconjou Lakota artist James Little Wounded uses in his artwork are not only beautiful, but they are also filled with meaning. In this snippet, James e…
James Little Wounded: Combining Quillwork & Beadwork
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 lear…
James Little Wounded: Find Your Own Way
"Find your own way. Love and know your culture". In this snippet of Rose's interview with artist James Little Wounded, he shares his insight, experience, and gives some great advice to our younger…
James Little Wounded: Learning from Grandma & Grandpa
Rose and I chatted with artist James Little Wounded other day and learned all about where he learned his signature technique, some of the symbolism behind his animal imagery, and his love of color…
The Heartbeat of the Drum
The other day I was searching through our archives and came across an amazing story about the power of the drum and the unmistakable beauty of its voice.This essay was written by our Native Gallery Di…
Remembering Chief Sitting Bull
This month marks the anniversary of the death of the legendary Hunkpapa Lakota Chief, Sitting Bull (Thathanka Iyotake). He is remembered among the Lakota as an inspirational leader and fearless warrio…
Lakota Nation Invitational Art Show
Celebrating their their 35th anniversary in the Rapid City area, the Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI) honors this milestone with the theme "Year of Unity" and promises an exciting display of high scho…