Raymond Nordwall

The spirit and culture of the Native American lives on in the work of Santa Fe artist and gallery owner Raymond Nordwall. A native Oklahoman of Pawnee, Cherokee and Chippewa heritage, Nordwall offers rare insight into the Native American way life. Each painting provides a unique view of the culture, pride and heritage that is the American Indian. Nordwall himself meticulously researches every detail of his subjects' costumes and accouterments, assuring perfect historical accuracy in the finished product. A bold, contemporary touch defines his subjects in acrylic on large canvasses marked by action, emotion and vivid color. His monotypes and graphics are graceful and flowing images of warriors, dancers, and proud leaders of the various Indian tribes. Aside from innate talent and his Indian heritage, Nordwall's work is the product of studies that began at age fourteen under renowned artist Johnny Tiger and continued at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe and subsequently under the tutelage of the legendary Frank Howell.