The past few years have kept me busy with mixed media, and the momentum hasn't let up. I recently wrapped up a show at the Wheelwright Museum Art Market in Santa Fe, just over five weeks ago. From there, I hurried home and dove straight into the studio, finishing seven new bags to bring to the upcoming Jackson Indigenous Art Market in Jackson, Wyoming next weekend.

After 30 years of doing Santa Fe Indian Market, I can say I’m thoroughly enjoying the invitational Wheelwright Museum Market. It runs at the same time, but the experience is entirely different. With just about 13 artisans — some of the finest in Native Art — the setting allows us to really connect with visitors. We have the time to explain our work, share stories, and actually get to know the people who stop by. It’s been especially meaningful to show alongside our daughter, Chessney, who returned to exhibiting after eight years away. She did great, and we couldn’t be more proud.  Our granddaughter flew in from college for a few days with us as well.

Next up is the Jackson Indigenous Art Market, now in its third year. It’s a small but incredibly talented group of artists, primarily from the Northern Plains region. I look forward to this show every year. Being partial to my native Wyoming, I can tell you — the colors in the Tetons this time of year are nothing short of spectacular. There's something about being near the mountains again. I’ll never get the sagebrush and the peaks out of my soul. Chessney Sevier will be showing there as well.

After we return home, I’ll be taking a little breather from the studio. Still, I’m planning to shift my focus to miniature pastels — I’ve missed the immediacy and intimacy of working small. Winter will be closing in before I’m ready, but it’s time to let the garden, flowers, and yard begin their rest.