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.

August 20 - 21. 2022 SWAIA, artists, and loyal patrons celebrated 100 years of the Santa Fe Indian Market.  It was also a personal milestone for me as it was my 30th year of being accepted to participate as an artist.

What a remarkable Market.  Though it rained all day Saturday, our loyal patrons returned any many new collectors purchased one or more of my pieces.  It's been several years since the excitement and enthusiasm has been this great.  Thank you to everyone who purchased my art.  It's humbling that out of thousands of fine art works, many of my pieces were chosen.

A good friend and master printmaker, Marwin Begaye and I collaborated on a horse mask.  We received 1st place in Diversified Art on hour horse mask, "Star Pony".  What an honor it is to collaborate with Marwin, a great experience all around.    

Every show and Market I usually attend has been cancelled for 2020.  For the first time in 28 years we won't be traveling to New Mexico for the Santa Fe Indian Market.  Many shows are offering the opportunity to do a virtual market.  I've chosen to sit in the background and watch.  I'm wishing all the very best to the artists participating and the organizations doing their best to present the artists and patrons the opportunity for sales.

First American Art Magazine does a great job designing and layout of ads in their magazine.  If you haven't seen a copy I urge you to seek them out.  The editor and publisher know and live the essence of contemporary Native art.  You'll enter into the art market scene if only for a while.

Stay well and stay safe.  I hope to emerge from the tumultuous year with hope and optimism as well as new and fresh creativity.

Usually this time of the year I am working hard in the studio getting ready for the art markets I currently am juried into.  Santa Fe Indian Market in August is a year long process.  Because of Covid-19 the 99th Santa Fe Indian Market has been pushed back a year to 2021.  For the first time in 28 years, summer will be mine.  The Artesian Arts Festival in Sulphur, Oklahoma has also been cancelled.  The Chickasaw Nation are wonderful hosts and I truly am going to miss being there this May.

After wandering back and forth to the studio for a month, I made up my mind to take this down time to recreate my website (pitifully lacking) and start with a fresh outlook and updated site.  It's also time to experiment on some of the projects I've had in my head and premier new pieces and fresh ideas.

Hopefully, fall will see the virus closures ending and I will be traveling to Northern Plains Indian Art Market in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in September and the Cherokee Art Market at Catoosa, Oklahoma in October.  I have been invited and agreed to participate in the Small Works Show at the Brinton Museum late fall near Sheridan, Wyoming.

Welcome to my new site and new marketing adventure.