s a n f o r d f i s h e r b. 1927, gordon's reserve, saskatchewan d. c.1988 first nations affiliation: plains cree. the size of this work is 16"x20" representational oil  More »

s a n f o r d f i s h e r b. 1927, gordon's reserve, saskatchewan d. c.1988 first nations affiliation: plains cree. the size of this work is 16"x20" representational oil painter sanford fisher was educated at the anglican boarding school on his home reserve. his portraits and scenes are marked by a distinctive use of colour and a sureness of technique which placed him among the most distinguished cree painters of his generation. this achievement is all the more remarkable considering that a train accident in 1972 forced the amputation of Fisher's left painting hand, burdening the artist with the arduous challenge of relearning his famed technique with his right hand.   « Less

simon mcleod is a oji-cree originally from winnipeg, she is now resides in saskatchewan as a member of a first nation band. simon expressionistic art evokes cultural aspects  More »

simon mcleod is a oji-cree originally from winnipeg, she is now resides in saskatchewan as a member of a first nation band. simon expressionistic art evokes cultural aspects of first nation ceremonies such as the round dance. the dimension the framed 18"x26" acrylic on paper is signed and titled by the artist "extending the hand of friendship".   « Less

david b willams originally from garden river first nation just outside sault ste marie, ontario, david curently resides in winnipeg mb. david has a very distict style relates  More »

david b willams originally from garden river first nation just outside sault ste marie, ontario, david curently resides in winnipeg mb. david has a very distict style relates with a culture that viewed through artist expression.the dimesions 30 1/2"x37" gouache on paper signed and titled by the artist " summer camp buffalo spritis" framed.   « Less

roger kakepetum is from sandy lake ontario and is a fine Woodland Aboriginal artists.the dimension 12"x18" acrylic on paper signed by the artist.

roger kakepetum is from sandy lake ontario and is a fine Woodland Aboriginal artists.the dimension 12"x18" acrylic on paper signed by the artist.   « Less

leo neilson(sweetpea) is an ojibway from peguis, manitoba. sweetpea was strongly influenced by the artistry of benjiman chee chee, whose artwork he greatly admired. it was  More »

leo neilson(sweetpea) is an ojibway from peguis, manitoba. sweetpea was strongly influenced by the artistry of benjiman chee chee, whose artwork he greatly admired. it was through the efforts of garry meeches, another ojibway artist, that sweetpea began painting and creating his own free and open style, accomplished by the use of acrylic paint, a sponge and a brush. sweetpea's artwork has fascinated art collectors throughout north america and europe. his first "international art show" was held in pasedena, california in march of 1987 and resulted in the majority of his exhibited works being sold out within three days. A subsequent show in denver, colorado, sponsored by the indian arts and crafts association met with similar success.the dimensions 11 1/4"x15" acrylic on paper signed by the artist sweetpea.   « Less

leo neilson(sweetpea) is an ojibway from peguis, manitoba. sweetpea was strongly influenced by the artistry of benjiman chee chee, whose artwork he greatly admired. it was  More »

leo neilson(sweetpea) is an ojibway from peguis, manitoba. sweetpea was strongly influenced by the artistry of benjiman chee chee, whose artwork he greatly admired. it was through the efforts of garry meeches, another ojibway artist, that sweetpea began painting and creating his own free and open style, accomplished by the use of acrylic paint, a sponge and a brush. sweetpea's artwork has fascinated art collectors throughout north america and europe. his first "international art show" was held in pasedena, california in march of 1987 and resulted in the majority of his exhibited works being sold out within three days. A subsequent show in denver, colorado, sponsored by the indian arts and crafts association met with similar success.the dimensions 11 1/4"x15" acrylic on paper signed by the artist sweetpea.   « Less

cobiness was born in 1933 and raised in warroad, minnesota. after a stint in the us army where he was a golden gloves boxer, he moved to canada and lived on the buffalo point  More »

cobiness was born in 1933 and raised in warroad, minnesota. after a stint in the us army where he was a golden gloves boxer, he moved to canada and lived on the buffalo point reserve on the shores of lake of the woods. like many of the woodland school artists he was self taught. he began by illustrating scenes from his community and then evolved to more abstract forms as in this painting available at the hambleton gallery. influenced by the work of benjamin chee chee, by the 1960's he was recognized for stylized images of animals. in an interview that was given to windspeaker reporter david hickey in 1992, he claimed to be much influenced by picasso's sparse use of line and colour. cobiness worked in oil, acrylic, watercolour, pen and ink and coloured pencil, signing his treaty number '47' to his later works. eddy died in 1996.this pen&ink sketch dimensions 14"x16 3/4" acrylic on paper signed by artist.   « Less

david b willams originally from garden river first nation just outside sault ste marie, ontario, david curently resides in winnipeg mb. david has a very distict style relates  More »

david b willams originally from garden river first nation just outside sault ste marie, ontario, david curently resides in winnipeg mb. david has a very distict style relates with a culture that viewed through artist expression.the dimesions 12"x16" gouache on paper signed and titled by the artist "hooded merganser   « Less

garry meeches(salteaux) was born in 1957 on the long plains reserve in southern manitoba. his style is more reminisent of the plains style of art which is very popular in the  More »

garry meeches(salteaux) was born in 1957 on the long plains reserve in southern manitoba. his style is more reminisent of the plains style of art which is very popular in the united states. garry travelled spending time in vancouver and minneapolis while plying his art. his entry into the art world was met with great sucess.the dimensions 11"x16" acrylic on paper signed by the artist.   « Less

garry meeches(salteaux) was born in 1957 on the long plains reserve in southern manitoba. his style is more reminisent of the plains style of art which is very popular in the  More »

garry meeches(salteaux) was born in 1957 on the long plains reserve in southern manitoba. his style is more reminisent of the plains style of art which is very popular in the united states. garry travelled spending time in vancouver and minneapolis while plying his art. his entry into the art world was met with great sucess.the dimensions 11"x16" acrylic on paper signed by the artist.   « Less