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.

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

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.

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

“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

Ledger doodle: Shukmalali (Radiant) llustrated on antique 1922 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity

Ledger Doodle: “Deerwoman’s Measure” When she finds you and weighs the merits of your heart, will you be able to say you have been good? llustrated on antique 1946 #deedpaper 3.5x3.5” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #muskogean #chickasawartist #deerwoman

Ledger doodle: Achukwa (Entry) llustrated on antique 1925 #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #pantherwoman #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #inthewater

Ledger doodle: Tuscaloosa’s parasol In De Soto’s first contact with Minko Tuscaloosa they described his elaborate parasol, and how it resembled the breast star of a Knight of Grace of the Most Venerable Order of of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.

JACOBSON HOUSE NDN ART RALLY! See 49 amazing artists make art live in one hour! Raising $$$ for the Jacobson House Native Native Art Center in Norman, Ok. Jan. 18th, doors open @ 5:30 pm with live music with AJ Harvey! #dustign #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #Indigenous #ledgerart

JACOBSON HOUSE NDN ART RALLY! See 49 amazing artists make art live in one hour! Raising $$$ for the Jacobson House Native Native Art Center in Norman, Ok. Jan. 18th, doors open @ 5:30 pm with live music with AJ Harvey! #dustign #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #Indigenous #ledgerart

It’s almost time for the #hushtolaartmarket 2024! Starting Friday night with the award ceremony and continuing with the art market on Saturday & Sunday. #chickasawartist #holidayartisanmarket #ledgerart #ledgerdoodles #acrylicpainting #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart

Here’s a fun read. It’s talking about with this new quantum processor. We might be borrowing processing power from another dimension. blog.google/technology/r...

Some photos at the unveiling of the 12 portraits i made for Vanderbilt law school this past week.