I am a full blood member of the Lower Brule Lakota Tribe.  Although I do not have formal training, I have been creating artwork my entire life. I consider my talent a gift from the Creator, and it is something I never take for granted. In my work, I try always to bring my  spiritual  feelings for “Tunkasila” (The Great Spirit) into it and be guided by his direction. In the beginning years with my art, my grandfather told me that everything I create with my hands and mind should be created  for Tunkasila, so that in the eyes of the people they would see beauty around them. My artwork consists of many forms. I create paintings and drawings using earth paints, acrylics, pen and pencil;  I also create artifacts that were once used by my ancestors, in the traditional manner in which they were once made. I create cultural pieces such as ceremonial and war shirts; shields both ceremonial and war; lances, clubs etc. using traditiona techniques and materials. I also create ceremonial robes from deer, elk, bear and buffalo with the theme of “the Circle of Life” and “the Red Road” that we all seek. These creations are a part of my spiritual awareness and my desire to share this awareness with others. I am a traditionalist and my work and ability comes through Spirit and the teachings of my grandfather, who raised me. This I believe, is the strength of my art. I would like to see, in my lifetime,  my work reach as many people as possible,  in order to make a contribution to the great heritage of the life and culture of the Lakota people. Dennis is modeling a war bonnet which is now in a collection in Finland

Represented by: Grey Wolf Gallery - Scottsdale, AZ Kiva Fine Arts - Santa Fe, NM Wadle Gallery - Sante Fe, NM Cowboy Artists of America Museum - Kerrville, TX Permanent Collections: Museum of Indian Arts & Culture - Sante Fe, NM Ak'ta Lakota Museum, St. Joseph Indian School - Chamberlain, SD Dept. of the Interior - Washington, DC National Museum of the Old West - Harrisburg, PA Also in many private and corporate collections Mitakuye Oyasin Commissioned Artwork 2006 Fredericksburg Intertribal Powwow Contact Fredericksburg Powwow Committee for an individually hand signed 2006 poster or 2006 powwow t-shirt. Dennis will also be drawing the 2007 poster. Start your collection today! Traditional Art   ||  Fine Art  ||  Robes  ||  Locations  ||  Contact