Between Heaven and Earth

Pastel on paper. Image Size 24×36. Matted and Framed for $950.00  – insured shipping $24.

“Of Earth and Sky” is acrylic on panel and is 36″ x 40″.

Framed in a black metal frame for hanging.  Retail price is $3000

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“What the Heck?!” is an original prismacolor on paper.  Image size is 8 1/2 x 11.

This image is now also available as a print.

“Becoming One” is an original prismacolor on paper.  Image size is 9×12.

Framed and matted to 16×20.

Retail $750.00

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Elk Walks Both Worlds

“Elk Walks Both Worlds“, original acrylic on canvas.

“Elk Walks Both Worlds” is now available as an open edition print.

The day of the dance started early in the morning, with mass services at the Catholic Church in the village, and then the dancers of various clans make their way to their respective kivas for their final preparations. And by ten o’clock the first procession begins with the shrine of the patron saint being carried from the church through the village to the arbor in the plaza prepared for it.

Its then that the drummers and singers begin their procession to the plaza, followed by the sounds of gourd and turtle rattles, shells on bandoliers strapped across the shoulders, brass bells fastened on the waists, silver & turquoise with shell necklaces, and pine branches swishing in the hands of men, women, and children as they silently and in single file walk to the plaza. Even while they are still walking they hear the drum beat rhythmically louder and the baritone sounds singing from the chorus that they begin dancing in time and synchronizing their movements as one. In our present day world there may be at least hundreds of dancers bringing to life the way of the Pueblo, it can be a “hair rising on the back of the neck” experience for many that have been fortunate enough to be in attendance today.

Without understanding every word to the songs you can sense that these songs are filled with pure thanksgiving and joy for the good life of being a Pueblo. Feet are beyond worn and tired, sashes, mantas and other regalia may have loosened up and are hanging on by leather threads. Faces are shiny with sweat, legs are dusted with earth and hearts are happy that this turned out to be a good day for feasting, for seeing family, friends and guests. Relief from the clouds that brought a cool breeze and shade for the afternoon dances was welcomed by all. The clouds also are evidence that Creator Father was pleased with the outcome of the dances, for the offerings of praise, and the satisfaction of community well-being. As the clans make their final way to their kivas, a Koshare spots Creator Father looking from behind the clouds and he points and says “Because of you our Father we have all things good that we need, and this has been a good one.”

Written by Fernando Padilla, Jr. © 2000 Padilla of San Felipe.

A Good One is available as an open edition print, framed to 8×10 inches for $60 or 11×14 for $95.

Framed Sizes and Prices

8×10 $60.00 11×14 $95.00