The book written by Karen and Ralph Norris contains several of my works including the cover, spine and back of the jacket. Unfortunately the welcome figure was not completed before but they did manage to get some shots of the work in progress. This book is a good resource for artists looking for reference to Coast Salish style as there are few still to go by.

Introduced to this book by author, Jay Miller as part of research for the Chehalis tribe representing important histories of their peoples legends through a public installation set for completion in early 2012. Always great to get new material to reference. Looks like this encompasses much of Coast Salish territory for those interested in it check it out.

This was the first book I was a major part of in partnership with the Stonington Gallery of Seattle, Washington. This exhibit was one that helped to push forth interest in the Coast Salish art appreciation of the region. Before this the market had been largely dominated by interest in Alaska Native and First Nations works of art associated with Seattle more so than the indigenous art of Western Washington. This definitely helped to boost an interest for local art for the public in Coast Salish territory.

This major exhibition followed the newly renovated Seattle Art Museum and was the first to showcase numerous Coast Salish artists including Susan Point, Stand Greene, Marvin Oliver, John Marston, Luke Marston, Maynard Johnny Jr. the late Subiyay Miller and prominent Seattle Native, Roger Fernandes. This was also a first for me as a contributing writer to discuss social issues outside of a gallery realm but to a museum audience about the struggles of the Coast Salish and our efforts to emerge from the shadows of other cultures. The book includes powerful essays from respected artists and knowledgeable Coast Salish individuals alike.

An interesting perspective about Seattles history from author Coll Thrush. For those confused about how Seattle ma have adopted a persona of outside territories this book gives a great account of Seattle and it's first peoples and many of the interactions that followed shaping the city as it is today.

A great resource of essays with regard to Western Washington Native American culture and art. Insight to canoe protocol and objects history in Washington State with some good illustrations from Robin K. Wright.