fine Artist / red lake ojibwe

I've been a fine artist for over four decades. My work has been extensive - from galleries to illustrations and graphics for numerous Minnesota Native organizations and schools to community murals. In 2019, after surviving two battles with cancer (2013/2016), I decided to focus exclusively on my painting. For me, art is not only about expressing myself visually but also about healing.

I paint in watercolor, with a focus on Gouache (Opaque watercolor)

I enjoy painting in water mediums including translucent watercolor and watercolor pencils. However, my preference is Gouache. It allows me to build layered imagery with a palette of strong, bold colors.

Giizhig miinawaa gichi-mikinaak (sky woman and the great turtle)

Dimensions: 24 x 33

ojibweg mitigwaki niimid (Ojibwe Woodland dancers)

Dimensions: 24 x 33

nibi gaa-bimaajiwemagak (water gives life)

Dimensions: 15 x 20

vietnam ogichidaa - ogichidaa niimi (vietnam warrior - veterans dance)

Dimensions: 20 1/2 x 30

nagamon bimaadiziwin (song of life)

Dimensions: 22 x 30

manidoo ikwe zaaga'igan (spirit woman of the lake)

Dimensions: 18 x 25

ziibaaska'iganagooday (dream vision of the jingle dress)

Dimensions: 15 x 20