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Coloring books have long since graduated from the realm of children’s activity. Some talented Native artists are adding to the increasingly popular genre. They help to promote Native pride with detailed, imaginative graphics of prominent Native people and images. It’s a way to educate and spread understanding while also appealing to the popular, relaxing pastime accessible to almost everyone.
Try your hand at coloring with these pages from our guests:
Uianuraq, The Masked Dancer by Britt’Nee Kivliqtarak Brower
Shoni Schimmel, by Crystle Lightning
Basket design, by Damien Jim
John Trudell, Jim Thorpe and Joey Stylez, by Henry RedCloud Andrade
Guests:
Crystle Lightning (Cree)- actress, author, hip hop artist and DJ
Henry RedCloud Andrade (Huichol) – author, illustrator, hip hop artist and motivational speaker
Brit’Nee Kivliqtarak Brower (Iñupiat) – Inupiaq artist
Damien Jim – (Diné) artist & graphic designer
Break Music: Tānerore (song) NRG Rising (artist) Say Yes to Life (album)
Where can one purchase some of the coloring books as gifts?
Hello,
I have a Native American coloring book from BigBear Coloring, which is art work of a Native American artist named: Frank BigBear Jr. –
I would love to give you more information on our product. I can send you a coloringbook for review.