Honoring My Elders

Honoring My Elders

Nancy O. Stainton
Soft Pastel
24 x 20 x 1 inches (L x W x D)
This is a painting about a Native American transgender person. This person is wearing an heirloom bracelet passed down from their ancestors. The background depicts a Western Native American bead pattern.
Identity

Identity

Nancy O. Stainton
Soft Pastel
24 x 30 x 1 inches (L x W x D)
This painting is about a Native American living in a western world. The photo of the tipis behind him is a reminder of his ancestors and traditions he still practices. This is a bi-cultural struggle many people live with daily.
On the Lookout

On the Lookout

Nancy O. Stainton
Soft Pastel
19 x 24 x 1 inches (L x W x D)
This is a nostalgic painting about a plains Native American on the lookout for invaders.
The Heart of the Town

The Heart of the Town

Nancy O. Stainton
Soft Pastel
17 x 19 x 1 inches (L x W x D)
This painting is about an older woman in Mexico. She is sitting in front of her home which she opens to people for eating. She is a very caring, loving woman and helps everyone in the town - the heart of the town.
Tibetan Hands

Tibetan Hands

Nancy O. Stainton
Soft Pastel
17 x 18 x 1 inches (L x W x D)
This painting is about a Tibetan monk preparing to chant. Many Tibetans wear turquoise jewelry. I wanted to show a similarity between Tibetans and Native Americans which I believe are remotely related genetically.