Inspired by Family

Inspired by Family.

Inspired by Legend.

Inspired by a person's need to provide for their family.

Inspired by the White Buffalo Legend

Inspired by My Wife, the love of my life.

Inspired by Legend

Inspired by My Three Sons. While they may not be perfect, they give me reasons daily to be proud of them.

Inspired by My Mother, Glennis R. Batisse and the dreams she had for all of her children. She was ferociously protective, a hard worker, and a loving mother. She embodied the spirit of the mother bear.

Wolves have always fascinated me, their beauty, their strength and their mysterious ways. Wolves are very independent and while they are solitary, they still play an important role in the pack. They bring new genes and new territory and that keeps the pack healthy.

We need to always be moving forward, looking towards the future, making plans and working together for the betterment of all people.

Inspired by My Niece, who I was privileged enough to watch grow up. Through great adversity she has grown into a wonderful, strong mother and wife.

Raven By Night was based on a customer's request. The raven is a symbol of knowledge, creativity and for change. He is also know as a trickster, he teaches many lessons and through his actions brings about necessary change.

This is one of my oldest drawings. Originally done in pencil back in the early 80's. Eventually it was brought out and restored in ink. This is featured in another one of my drawings, which is based on the White Buffalo legend.

The turtle is a totem animal on which many legends and stories are based. It symbolizes good health and long life. The hard shell symbolizes protection and perseverance.

Based on the legend of creation. During a great flood, a turtle agreed to become an island and the muskrat brought mud up from the bottom and placed it on the turtles back.