Inspired by Shoshone Culture & Tradition

I'm an artist and designer surrounded by great friends, family, nature, animals, culture and tradition. I am an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Shoshone located in central Wyoming, USA. The picture adjacent is my great, great, great grandfather, Chief Washakie My story is not different from anyone else's, only my experiences are unique to me. I've been " making things " all my life; drawing as early as I can remember and learning to bead and sew at age 5. Shoshone society is traditionally matriarchal, I'm truly blessed to have I've been greatly influenced by my grandmother and my mom... two dynamic and very talented women who shared their love of traditional and contemporary arts & crafts and who have always supported my desire to follow my creative heart and path.

Earth-Friendly Practices

This artistic energy extends into the way I run my business and work to effect positive changes in my community and beyond. Every decision is looked at with respect to how it will affect other people. I want to improve the lives of those whom I touch. Working to live sustainably as part and parcel of everything I do at my studio, and of how I try to lead my life. This philosophy is inherent : reusing vintage clothing and furnishings, making your own beautiful home and fashion items, gardening organically to help sustain your ecosystem, and simply—well, living simply. “Giving back " is also a key fundamental and traditional value as native person and is a great privilege. It's a way of life that elevates the spirit and encourages those around you to take responsibility for and ownership of society as a whole. A better world constantly needs to be maintained, not finally achieved. I work to sustain a cottage industry of local seamstresses, engage in fundraisers for my native sisters throughout Indian country and I support the area's local animal shelter. Your community supports you, I believe it's vital to work to maintain a healthy, viable relationship with it. This is essential to the optimistic vision that inspires me, and it is dear to my heart.

 

Stellar Culture and Products

Over the years I have developed a breadth of illustrations and products for clients worldwide always believing I will continue to evolve and grow this creative track of mine. Keeping on this path, putting one foot in front of the other one creative experience and opportunity has led to the next, ultimately allowing me to come full circle and create a business that incorporates my biggest passions my native culture, design, painting, beading and connecting with people.


 

Giving Back

“Giving back " is also a key fundamental and traditional value as native person and is a great privilege. It's a way of life that elevates the spirit and encourages those around you to take responsibility for and ownership of society as a whole. A better world constantly needs to be maintained, not finally achieved. I work to sustain a cottage industry of local seamstresses, engage in fundraisers for my native sisters throughout Indian country and I support the area's local animal shelter. Your community supports you, I believe it's vital to work to maintain a healthy, viable relationship with it. This is essential to the optimistic vision that inspires me, and it is dear to my heart.