Eagle Call

Reworked the eagle for a calling bird. My masters program is starting again tomorrow, so my art will slow down a bit.

Blackfeet Man - ZBrush4r4 Model

Here is a new work in progress that I have begun. I am jumping around a bit on different subject matter so that I do not get burned out. I like this workflow a lot better, and the end result is that it holds my interest more. I hope that you enjoy it!

Prairie Wolf

I have a good start on a Prairie Wolf, although there are not alot of pictures for this type of wolf. I hope you enjoy it.

Eagle Heads

Here is some Eagle head designs that I am making, I went through a few iterations, but am still deciding which direction I would like to go with.

New Zbrush Models

I am making new Character models in Zbrush 4r4 and making custom materials for each.

Its a new process and I love the result.

Beautiful Native Ribbon designs

These are some new examples of excellent craftsmanship.
























My apologies to Marian Desjarlais as she is one of the creators of the fine ribbon work seen above.
Thank you Marian for such beautiful work

Native American Ribbonwork

Here are some additional Ribbon Designs. I find this art so beautiful, and I know the talent and effort needed to complete the projects.

Ribbon work

Here are some new posts from my friends. These are prayer shawls done for the Native American Church. These are from Al Begay.

Blackfoot man

Here is a WIP of my new mesh Blackfoot man. This is my first real native, its evolving as I learn the program.

Blackfoot man

Bison Model

Here is some progress on my sculpt, using the base mesh I created.

3D modeling

Here is a new 3d model I am starting in Zbrush 3.5r3
I am looking forward to starting some new art in a new medium.

Native American Ribbon designs

These are some examples of ribbon work used in ceremonial art and Pow Wow. From what I can determine some of the first tribes to start ribbon design were Eastern Osage, Kiowa, Seminole, and Great Lakes Tribes. Certainly the art has evolved however, the more intricate ribbon work today is practiced by the Seminole and members of the Native American Church. Pow Wow work is basically large design favoring eastern floral. I really enjoy the art as I have tried some designs and there really is no short cuts that make it easy. It is hard work and takes some planning, my hat goes off to the artisans that endeavor to do this type of art.

Plains Beadwork (Blanket Strips)

Here are some more selections from the Ethnographic site that I find beautiful.

These are various blanket strips from different tribes.