I was only about 24 yrs old when I saw this picture of Chief Eagle Seelatsee in the National Geographic magazine- in 1967 or 8. I loved his face and beautiful head dress. I had done one other portrait with success so I thought this would be a good challenge. I taped his picture on the back on the painting is how I can remember his name.
He is of the Yakima tribe in WA. and this is the finery his forefathers wore in the 19th century that he is modeling. I know, you have to love of the American Indians as I did to paint something like this. It is in my geneology. The medium is Oil.
This Painting was sold. the story later!
This Painting was sold. the story later!
Sharon, my friend! This site is absolutely beautiful! Art is very dear to my heart ... although I don't possess the talent or gift that God has blessed you with, I love to look at it all! I have dabbled a bit in pencil sketching, and I love to sit and cross stitch, as well. There just doesn't seem to be enough time in a day to do all that I'd really like to do! But, I'm so glad you've shared these with us! I haven't been on the computer too much, lately, but what a pleasant surprise to find this here! I'll be dropping in from time to time to see what else you've posted! You have a wonderful week!
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~ Deborah <><
Sharon this was my grandpa 😎 juluanne seelatsee
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ReplyDeleteHi Sharon. My name is Tom Waller. I bought your painting of the Yakama Chief Eagle Seelatsee that you based on the National Geographic photo in 1967 NG magazine. Well, I gave it as a gift to his hereditary grandson Rocco Clark Senior. His chief by heredity and he was honored to receive your painting as a gift, i gave him several years ago.
ReplyDeleteI just thought I would reach out and let you know he has it hanging on his front room wall opposite a historical photo of Chief Seelatsee.
God Bless You and Merry CHRISTmas!!!
Tom Waller Jr.
"Chief Walleye"
Hi Tom, nice to hear from you and what a blessing to know Rocco is enjoying the painting. Hope you and your have a blessed CHRISTMas too!!
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