The Sacrifice
As with so much of what I paint, because of being in a different state of mind when painting, I don't know really what I'm painting until the painting speaks to me. Except for knowing I was in a 'Native American ' frame of mind, I couldn't tell you exactly when I knew this painting was a tribute to all the Native American people who either lost their lives fighting for their homeland and/or were abused for a period of time by our own federal government. As wonderful as our country is, there are stains on our past. This painting is in honor of all the millions of Native American lives that were sacrificed in our history.
This original is in a private collection. It is 48" x 72", acrylic on canvas.