Talenna's+Native+American+Artist

The artist I chose as my Contemporary Native American Artist is Sam English. I chose Sam because my definition of a Native American Artist is definitely Sam. I first heard of his name when my auntie bought a painting at Goodwill. She bought the painting because she thought it was cool, not knowing that this artist was well known or that the painting was worth money. But over this past summer she found out that her painting, that she paid $12.99, is worth **$10,000.**

Here's a little info on Sam. Sam was born is North Dakota. He is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. As of today Sam is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I've read that what drives Sam is a desire to celebrate Native American culture in all "it's pride, integrity and spirituality."

In 2009, the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts awarded Sam it's " Lifetime Achievement Award."

Here are some Sites: http://www.samenglishart.com/gallery.php http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-html-Pictures/pictures-page09.html/#Native_photographs_2

Citiations: http://www.unitedindians.org/publication_SamEnglisharticle.html