Native American Art

I have been writing a series of Articles on Native American Art and Culture, which I find wonderful and fascinating.  I am wondering, however, why now, more than ever I feel the need to share the stories.  I have been thinking a lot about my dear Friend Paha Ska.  He passed away in 2005, and for some reason, he has just been on my mind.  Maybe it is HIS story I need to get out.  It is so odd how much he has been on my mind.  He was a great Artist and Story Teller and a gentle, witty man.

I'm going to add his picture here, so you all can meet Paha Ska.  He inspires me to tell the world about the beauty and tradition of Native American Art.  He was primarily a hide painter, but I am fortunate to own some of the last "prints" he made and signed before his final journey.

By the way, if you go to my "paper" you can find links to my published articles.  You'll see there are more and more about American Indians.  I wonder, sometimes, as I sit here hours upon hours writing...are there others who get these persistant "nudges" to write about a particular topic?   I guess what I am saying is, could Paha Ska be trying to tell me something?  (Now, don't anyone go rushing to call the men in the white suits quite yet.)  I honestly feel compelled to share the stories of the Lakota People, and all Native American's.  Your thoughts and insights are welcome here.