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wow ive never seen a guide for drawing native hair! seeing my own tribe in here actually makes me really happy! reblogging this so i can find it easier.
When it comes to textured hair there’s many styles, here some I’ve seen at powwows. Braided locs have to be my favorite style so far 💖
Reminder braids are not a universal hairstyle between tribes! I’m coming from the perspective of Great Plains tribes. I just thought I might share what braided hair means to my community and people. I see people trying to make ocs or redesigns of characters who are native but don’t actually represent us too good. Reminder to always research a tribe before making a character learn their protocols and at least try to learn something new! 🌸💖🍇
I just wanna say I love our hair! It means so much to us please take care of it🥺💖
“he was banished from his reservation because his father married an outsider!”
HOW TF DO YOU GET BANISHED FROM THE REZ IM FUCKING DYING OVER HERE HAHAHAHAHA
I genuinely feel like I’m going insane sometimes
Dancing Muskoxen by Pitseolak Qimirpik (Inuit)
Art vs Artist 2022. A selection of my work/opportunities for my existing work from this past year. I’m so proud of what I was able to accomplish, it was definitely the year of public art and my most successful year as a small business owner/artist. A lot of murals and art installations around the Fraser Valley as well as being flown to the unveiling of the mural I designed for New Orleans. I had my first solo exhibition and painted my largest work to date. I created a lot of designs for Indigenous-focused campaigns this year, partnering with many businesses. It is incredible to have the opportunity to use my artwork to make a difference. I feel very blessed to be able to make a living being creative and for all the opportunities that I’ve had. I am also thankful for the holidays as I’m currently on the butt end of art fatigue/burnout and I’ve pulled back a little bit from social media to keep my mental health in check. In transparency, it isn’t always sunshine and roses and I think it’s important to share that. I’m very excited about what the new year will bring. New murals and projects are being planned and I’m currently working on a personal piece that I’m very excited to share, it is a goal of mine to create more personal art in the coming year. In 2023 I will be relaunching my online shop so keep your eye out for that. I am so thankful to everyone who supports my work, from the companies I’ve been blessed to work with to the individuals who commission me or purchase my prints to those that like and share my work with others. It means the world. Happy New Year to ya’ll, see you next year!