suggestions on an artist?

[recurve shooter]

ok for my fine arts survery class this semmester we have to do a biography and a summary of works of some relativly known artist. all year i have kind of ammused the teacher with off the wall, primitive archery or primitive skills twists on my projects. for example i did a basket quiver for the basket weaving section, a report on the deeper meaning of what we do, ect. our world is filled with amazing artists, to many to count, i know, but im trying to find someone that i could find some info on on the enternet, pics of whatever art they practice, ect. i was thinking maby an engraver, horn bow maker, scrimshaw artist, or as a last ditch effort maby some inovative designer/inventor such as samuel colt. i really cant come up with something off the wall and interesting for this one guys, any help is appriciated. 

[El Destructo]

How about James and Rebecca Parker...It don't get much more Innovative...Primitive...or Artistic than this pair....JMO

[tattoo dave]

Well, I just happen to have a bachelor's degree in fine arts. I think I can help you out. Check out Norval Morrisseau, he's an old canadian indian/modern painter. The only thing primitive about his work is the subject matter. I think he would be a perfect subject for the report. Good luck, I'd love to know how it works out for you.

Tattoo Dave

[JackCrafty]

Are ANY artists "relatively known"?   I think you'll get as many artists' names as there are people who can name one.   

First, pick a subject or medium, then google artists who paint that subject or paint with that medium.

Just a few ideas on the "primitive" side, there are "relatively known" artists who specialize in stone smoking pipes, Native American Pottery, Native American flutes, and Native American Costumes (for movies).

[recurve shooter]

thanks guys, i'll check out your suggestions and see what i can come up with. i would love to use most or all of you guys, which would end up being about a 4 hundred page report (which is fine with me, i love writing) but teach said it had to be someone that is well known by more than just our small comutity. if i cant come up with anything els i'll just do sam colt or whoever is behind remington.

[iowabow]

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Painting the Flint Creek Encampment at the DCHS

[JW_Halverson]

Look up Wayne Justus....western artist, does nice pictures of cowboys and elk.  I posed for him last summer at the South Dakota Artist's Ride.  And that man can flat stick to a horse!

[Postman]

LETTERS AND NOTES ON THE
MANNERS, CUSTOMS, AND CONDITIONS OF
NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS
by George Catlin
(First published in London in 1844-  Famous for it's paintings) wrote and illustrated a 2 volume book while traveling to document many NA tribes. One of my top 5 of all time. The plates are mesmerizing, with descriptions and comments on the Natives he painted. Hiis narrative of his travels,makes you wish you were there.

[JW_Halverson]

I especially enjoy the pictures he did while he was at Fort Union at the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers.  I've stood there and moved back and forth until the perspective  in the painting matches the view.  It's kinda a neat feeling to know I am standing within feet of where he stood while working. 

Side note:  many of the illustrations of individual items such as war clubs, clothing, decorations, knives, guns, etc are in museums.  I've seen pics of the artifacts today next to reproductions of the original paintings and they are PERFECT in detail.  Because he did not romanticize or exaggerate or take "poetic license", you can take his work as fact for reproducing period equipment, and know you are being accurate.