Papa 99 today

Goodness gracious my Dad is 99. It is hard to believe by looking at him and it must be harder for him to believe. Imagine the changes he has seen in his lifetime. From wars to vehicles to computers. What will the next 100 years bring?

What can we contribute to bring about a new world civilization.

Today for the first time ever at 99 + 1 day he went bowling and he got a strike. Hip hip hurray for Papa. What a guy. I am so proud of him.

ART AND LIFE PASSIONS

This painting was drawn at a time in my life when I was going through some major changes. It was a difficult time. Looking at it now I realize that it reflects how I felt at that time.
I like it though and it was the beginning of new designs, new creativity and new strengths.
The elk, named by the white settlers, really resembles its European relative the moose. Its real native name is wapiti.

The wapiti symbolizes strength and nobility.

I find it intriguing that at that point in my life my drawing was of an animal that possesses the qualities I needed most at that time.

ART AND LIFE PASSIONS

This artwork was originally created for a custom drum and later re- designed for a paddle. The child represents the clan mother's inner child.
We all have an inner child. Often we choose to repress that child arguing that we are now adults and should behave in an adult way. For one day or one hour or fifteen minutes a day allow your imagination to explore that inner child and what she/he would say if you gave it voice. You will be surprised. If you have a drum use it's voice to give life to your child and listen to your inner promptings. Ride the winds of life's changes and soar with all the winged ones.

ART AND LIFE PASSIONS

This artwork was created for a custom drum.

Smudging "burning of sage" a prayerful condition, intention or plea.

Wafting the smoke in the four directions sending good thoughts and energy to all of creation or calling upon the mystery of all things, the creator, the winged ones, the four legged's to assist us in our journey is a powerful action.

REGALIA

Here is an awesome gentleman. Kirk is 83 years young. Young I say because he puts some of us to shame. He started a canoe museum, a youth camp, goes white water rafting and travels all over the world. He speaks at numerous functions like cirle of all nations and many others and still saves time for social visits and tea. The Jacket I designed for him is well worn and travelled.

We all benefit from having a person of such calibre in our lives as he always arrives with a joke and a smile.

REGALIA

Here it is almost Halloween. Strange how we can dress up and feel like a totally different person. Even if only for a moment and really moments are all we have.

This is a deer skin leather dress that I made for Lady Raven.

Watching her dance at Pow Wows she just emanates joy. I feel joyful just watching her.

If only we could infect each other with that kind of joy all the time and live up to our inherent nobility.

HEARTBEATS

Each drum like us has it's own voice.

LET OUR VOICES HARMONIZE

Unpainted 12" 14" 16" drums.

COYOTE SHIELD

Teacher of wisdom, playfulness and folly. Something we all could benefit from in our daily lives. Wisdom in our day to day activities including time to laugh and play.
Study coyote and their ways if you desire to bring balance to these things in your life.

WHITE BUFFALO SHIELD

Shields are individual items with significance only to the owner. Shields have power animals / totems.

"TOTEMS" an animal to which you feel drawn.

You can study and call upon specific animals for their inherent capabilities.
This shield is of the white buffalo representing: Appropriate action in your life to manifest the abundance you desire.
We can all contribute to humanity through right action and right prayer helping to bring about one world, one country, one people.

Ireens Photo

This is me and Wintu.
Wintu is named after a lost tribe that knew and saw all.
Wintu just received a new coat. He is a typical gutsy Chihuahua and of course my spoiled and devoted friend.
I have done leather work for more years then I have fingers and toes. My work has progressed from carving and tooling leather to native crafts.
I love my work and love to create new things.
My favourite items are the drums, masks, and dance sticks. I am currently working on designing a web page consisting of one of a kind items. I hope to have it finished by spring.

ONE WORLD ONE COUNTRY ONE PEOPLE

We live in one world, one country, and I see us as one people. So why the restrictions of borders and extremes of wealth and poverty. Now I might come from a perspective of being somewhat naive or keep it simple stupid, but it seems to me the world is unbalanced.

Wars, crime, drugs, greed, carelessness, abound. Could it just be a journey in time? Will we ever get it straight? Is there any hope? How much catastrophe does a human being have to endure before we get our priorities straight. What can we do? How can we actively contribute to a new world order. Would one currency be beneficial, or one government, or one language?

HEARTBEAT OF MOTHER EARTH

The Drum is a vehicle to connect with one's higher self and Mother Earth.


The creation of a drum has and is a journey of spiritual significance to me. Each drum that is created has it's own voice. If this interests you contact me through my email.

This particular hand painted drum design refers to People of Eight Seasons. Known as the Laplanders.