'Out of the Indian approach to life there came a great freedom, an intense and absorbing respect for life, enriching faith in a Supreme Power,and principles of truth, honesty,generosity, equity, and brotherhood as a guide to mundane relations'-Chief Luther Standing Bear-Oglala Sioux Mary Janosik, this is for you...you had asked for a 'smiler'...lol
32 Comments
Robin Brown 10 Nov 2007
Even with all the troubles they faced they still managed to smile. Its hard not to repaet myself Karen. Your passion for your subjects shines through your art work. XXNira Dabush 08 Nov 2007
A splendid drawing...Happy expression captured here..Great composition,KarenJean M. Laffitau 27 Oct 2007
Very well done!!Mary Janosik 26 Oct 2007
She is so beautiful, Karen!! As always, your attention to detail is amazing!! There is delight in her eyes....Thanks so much, my friend!!!! :)Renata Cavanaugh 25 Oct 2007
Fantastic portrait work. I love that smileKathie Nichols 24 Oct 2007
Beautiful words to go with a beautiful portrait, excellent! Thanks for your great comments too!!!!Tahnja Wolter 24 Oct 2007
I agree totally with Michael, your work is outstanding and so very beautiful in deoth, love and respect. Love ya loads my friend. Such beautiful work alwaysFrancis Rivera 24 Oct 2007
Real cute work Karen! ^_^walt larsen 24 Oct 2007
wonderful drawing with expression. Are you related to the Cash's that used to live in Rosemond, California? The wife was the daughter of Spade Cooley from Willow Springs.Michael Forbus 24 Oct 2007
As I have a young daughter who is of Cheyenne blood and has the name Cheyenne, I have an immense affinity for the Original Americans and go to gatherings as much as I can. I do paintings and images of many of the tribes. So there is great joy for me in your devotion and knowledge and can say that your work on these subjects is just brilliant and your talent immense. I know that you have an immense love for the Original Natives and such a high regard and respect. It shows in your brilliant work. They would all love to see the portrayal and have the sense of pride smile out from their hearts to the end of the Mother Earth. You have done a great and gracious thing to feature them in your work. You will be blessed for it. MichaelJoke Schotting 24 Oct 2007
AMAZING WORK KAREN!!!!!Tabitha Borges 24 Oct 2007
oh what shading and so fun...Patty Day 24 Oct 2007
Awesome work my friend!!KC CHANG 24 Oct 2007
GREAT WORK!helen tyralik 24 Oct 2007
beautiful, so full of lifeAlberto D'Assumpcao 24 Oct 2007
Excellent technique, Karen!!! Wonderful portrait!Jerry 23 Oct 2007
Great mood, shading and portrait!William Boyer 23 Oct 2007
ContinĂșe el buen trabajo. "Spanish for Keep up the good work"Carliss Mora 23 Oct 2007
Beautiful skin tone, and expression, Karen!Jessica Courtley-Rose 23 Oct 2007
Wonderful art! Again capturing the true beauty!Terry Bullard 23 Oct 2007
nice eyesLinn Ăsterberg Larsson 23 Oct 2007
this is beautiful workjamie winter 23 Oct 2007
wonderful Katen just amazing abiltyannette steens 23 Oct 2007
hey......a happy face!! Lovely to see karen! looks wonderful.Leah Jaarveth 23 Oct 2007
beautifully done Karen :)Anneke Hut 23 Oct 2007
Wonderful smile and expression in the eyes!!Visionary Imagist 23 Oct 2007
Karen: Lovely portrait. Lovely smile. The eyes beckon the viewer to partake in this happy face. Great work again. "Joey"Joanna Jungjohann 23 Oct 2007
very very lovely KarenLucia Stewart 23 Oct 2007
Beautiful work on this portrait Karen!Janet Gioffre Harrington 23 Oct 2007
love the mood you caught in this, Karen. GREAT ART!!!Denny Gholson 23 Oct 2007
Super Shining Work Karen ! Superb !Emily Reed 23 Oct 2007
ANOTHER WONDERFUL INDIAN PORTRAIT, KAREN. WHAT A GOOD SERIES!