Hummingbird and Bear

Multimedia on canvas

48 x 36 inches.

This piece is the first in a new series of paintings. David works in series, exploring a new direction; typically producing 20 to 40 works. He did sketches on paper for over a year to develop the ideas for a fresh direction in Kwakiutl flat design, blending both traditional and contemporary elements.

In addition to traditional Kwakiutl designs, David has created Contemporary Indigenous prints that represent the issues and history of our time. He believes that Northwest Native American traditional art is a foundation to build upon, not a boundary to restrain creativity..