Let's protect the rights of artists , please do not reprint these images. My work endeavors to reflect the strength, pride, and endurance of cultures close to my roots. My work depicts indigenous people in their social and cultural context. Their strength, pride and quiet serenity are attributes that are very important in my representation of them. The strength is conveyed in the whole figure, and there is never a downtrodden or meek attitude.
Strength comes from deep within.
These all reflect a pride in who they are and how they view themselves. Because they poses this strength and pride in themselves and their culture, they achieve serenity and endurance. There is an inner peace which says quietly, I am of value. They represent the best that is in all of us. Yaqui Dancer I Original Painting Acrylic on Canvas 48in.