Ledger Doodle: “The Conduit” an artist in full form out of the way of their own creation can become something larger through their skills & craftsmanship they can channel something outside of themselves. #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart

A few days in California's Volcanic Tablelands for the new book, Rock Art: an American Story. The book is a visual meditation on deep American History. itascabooks.com/products/roc... #americanhistory #rockart

Ledger doodle: “New Skin” My first doodle of 26 with many more things to come this year. illustrated with ink, permapaque & copic markers Illustrated on antique 1877 7x5” ledger paper. #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart

Ledger doodle: Yohmi Ahni (Observant) moving silently secrets unveil themselves to the keen eye. ink, permapaque & copic markers Illustrated on antique 1877 5x7” ledger paper #muskogean #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart

takolo lakna (Orange). This #gorget shifting blue to orange gradient make the carving details pop. Made of #Opalite, brass, leather & oplite beads to pin everything together. #carving #muskogean #seeme #chickasawartist #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #design

Congratulations to Ideas on Fire author Jodi Byrd @arsavium.bsky.social on the publication of Indigenomicon: American Indians, Video Games, and the Structures of Dispossession, out now from @dukepress.bsky.social! 🎉 dukeupress.edu/indigenomicon #IoFAuthors

Mahli ik kullo” (breeze) This gorget’s sky patterns and shape are based on ancestral shell carvings. The material itself is #Opalite a beloved material of the ancestors during the 1700s. #gorget #carving #muskogean #chickasawartist #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity

Official release day! 11/11 and I’m so excited this book is finally in the world with help from @dustign.bsky.social Dustin Mater for the beautiful cover and Ideas on Fire for the deep indexing. It’s about video games, and so much more. No spoilers.

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Congratulations to Ideas on Fire author Jodi Byrd @arsavium.bsky.social on the publication of Indigenomicon: American Indians, Video Games, and the Structures of Dispossession, out now from @dukepress.bsky.social! 🎉 dukeupress.edu/indigenomicon #IoFAuthors

Check out what came in the mail today! The new fall issue of #AIQ American Indian Quarterly with my #ledgerdoodle “Oklhilichi” (Dusk) is on the cover. #muskogean #ledgerart #dustign #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #americanindianquarterly

Ledger doodle: Hashi’ illi’ (dead sun) at the event Horizon paying witness to an all consuming monster of the stars a #blackhole #ink #permapaque #copicmarkers Illustrated on antique 1918 7x5” #ledgerpaper #muskogean #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart

“Prayer” whether it be through your lips, your thoughts, actions or sacrificial offerings, we are always in conversation with the creator and the ancestors. #opalite #gorget #carving #muskogean #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity

“Across the Universe” This #gorget patterns are based on ancestral shell carvings and petroglyph reliefs & imported crescent gorgets that were presented to the ancestors in the 1700’s.#chickasawartist #nativeamericanart #indigenousart

#Ledgerdoodle: “ knock knock” Starting a series of 10 miniature #ledgerdrawing for new collectors, available next week at #SEASAM #ink #permapaque #copicmarkers Illustrated on antique 1849 5x7” #woodpecker #bakbak #muskogean #chickasawartist #nativeamericanart #indigenousart

Cofitachequi /Splendor & Escape llustrated on antique 1853-54 #ledgerpaper #diptych #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers each ledger is 10x15” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ovac #ledgerart #cofitachequi #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity

Indigenomicon is set to release in November but you can now read the introduction online at Duke University Press: www.dukeupress.edu/indigenomicon

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Check out what came in the mail yesterday. The new summer issue of #AIQ American Indian quarterly with my painting “Muskogean Gothic” is on the cover. #muskogeangothic #americangothic #muskogean #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #americanindianquarterly

Ledger doodle: “Nunta” (What?) What is it that you seek and what are you willing to give up to find that answer? llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #ink #posca #copicmarkers 10x8” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #Si̱shtoholloꞌ #hornedserpent

Ledger doodle: Toshpa (Swift) This piece is inspired by a traditional hunting method used by the southeastern tribes using the skins of bucks. llustrated on antique 1849 ledger paper #ink #copicmarkers 8x10” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart

Ledger doodle: “The Vessel of Tibbee Lake” Seeing some of my friends in the homelands filled the imagination with ideas. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #copicmarkers 10x8” #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #hornedserpent

Ledger doodle: Onut Minti (at the break of Dawn) A new Panther Woman rising through her portal. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 10x8” #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #pantherwoman

Ledger doodle: Aialhika IV (Justice IV) Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? Deer woman always brings the right amount of support. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #markers #ink 7.5x8” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman

Ledger doodle: Aialhika III (Justice III) Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? Deer woman brought her sisters to help. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman

Ledger doodle: Aialhika II (Justice II) Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? And this time Deer woman brought her sister. llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman

Ledger doodle: Aialhika (Justice) Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #deerwoman

Ledger doodle: Aialhika II (Justice II) Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? And this time Deer woman brought her sister. llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman

“The Quest” acrylics on canvas 40x30” in this painting, I wanted to convey a feeling of an early 90s RPG video game cover but with a Muskogean prism.This particular piece was commissioned by Dr Jodi Byrd for her new book “Indigenomicon” #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity

I'm just back from a great trip into the Chiquibul Forest in Belize. It was a place I visited for National Geographic on a series of expeditions over 25 years ago. It was nice to be back.

Alvarez Photography | Clearing the road in the Chiquibul Forest | by Stephen Alvarez

Kimali Martinez and a Belize Defense Force soldier clear a road to Cebada Camp in the Chiquibul Forest Preserve.

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The Rio Grande River as it flows through Val Verde County, Texas

Alvarez Photography | The Rio Grande River | by Stephen Alvarez

The Rio Grande River seen from Seminole Canyon State Park in Val Verde County, Texas.

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“Balali” (Slither) The Si̱shtoholloꞌ moving gracefully to its destination, guarding the person in adorns. #sintholo #sinti #snake #shell #carving #muskogean #nativecreature #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #shellgorget #hornedserpent

I̱HOLBAʼ (The Vision) at Carnegie Hall 04/01/25 Christine Davis, solo flute Conducted by Tracey Gregg-Boothby!! Featuring: Edmond Community Chorale, Rose State College Chorus and Chamber Singers, Aiga Singers & Tulsa Community College Concert Singers Presented by National Concerts #chickasawartist