I had the honor of winning first place in oils, in April 2010, with this painting, at Trinity Art Guild members only show. This gourd dancer was at a pow wow in Socorrow, New Mexico. The patch on his back designates he was on the USS VICTORY ship during war.
Heisman Trophy winner,2008, Sam Bradford, quarterback played for Oklahoma Sooners. He was a sophomore at the time, what a great surprise. He was the 73rd winner of the coveted trophy.
Navajo lady with jewelry, after Photographer Ray Manley in 1983. This drawing is Carbon wolf pencil on Strathmore 400 paper. Mahto was awarded Painting of the Year with this drawing, at Mid Cities Fine Artists.
Navajo lady with jewelry, after Photographer Ray Manley in 1983. This drawing is Carbon wolf pencil on Strathmore 400 paper. Painting of the Year was awarded to Mahto for this drawing, by the Mid cities Art Guild, in May 2010. Mahto does three drawings on most of his art. He does a pencil, then a pastel and then the oil.
SPIRIT OF THE OWL has a special air about it, because we have an owl that frequents our property and drops feathers, I gathered them to design the head piece for this painting.
Yes, this is the Big Brother to the young man in the painting, Little Brother. Giclee prints are available. The capote he is wearing is representative of coats wore in the pre-1840 period. The Native American Indians would trade fur pelts with the Mountain Men to obtain these blankets and then make coats. Some of the blankets that were traded to the Indians came from Hudson Bay Company. The beaver fur pelts they received for the blankets were used to make the popular "top hats". The blankets were sized accordingly to how many stripes were on them, which was at the bottom of the "coat". They also traded for "trade beads", to make some of the beautiful necklaces they wore.
I was fortunate to get a photo of this pow wow dancer in Socorro, NM. His name is Bruce and he was very obliging for me to take his photo, for painting. He had several attires he wore during the pow wow dances. I have prints available.
Navajo young man, wearing a capote and fur cap. Prints are available on canvas, mounted on 100% acid free board. Size 10" x 8" is only $35.00, includes S & H. Giclee Prints available, 14" x 11", on stretcher bars, $100.00, includes S & H. Yes, he is the Little Brother of the young man in the Big Brother painting.
Pottery was made by Steve Sprinkle, a very good potter in Irving, TX. He specializes in authentic pottery. The leather of the spurs were made by Mahto, a retired saddle maker. These are personal items my wife and I used when we used to do re-enactment activities. Special Edition, signed and numbered Giclee prints on canvas are available, size 14" x 11", $100.00. Matted prints available, size 14" x 11", $35.00 includes S&H
