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We Are Proud To Represent, & To Present To YOU...."BLACKFISH" ARTWORKS!

In concert with its 'Sister-Venture', "BLACKFISH" STONEWORKS, is a collaboration between Husband & Wife, which appropriately, reflects in their Works the result of the 'wedding' of ideas, forces and materials into a collaborative effort born of Love, and demonstrates the fantastic possibilities and the inevitable results of such a creative union.

Their Creations, draw from a deep well-spring of Inspiration which is joined with a profound respect for the ‘Ancient Ones' and a potent appreciation for the talents, abilities and messages, which those Peoples felt were of such significance, that they left the expressions and impressions of, in as many ways and upon as many things as possible, in their desire to express the "Beautiful, the Important, the Sacred, the Eternal and the Infinite."

Their Works cover a broad-spectrum of talents which incorporate Stone, Wood, Leather, Pottery, Textile, Paint, Metal, Gourd, Feather, Quill, Bead and virtually any Natural Material offered by Mother Earth.

The talents and abilities brought to their Craft by these Artists, reflect an intuitive understanding and a devotion, born of reverence, to the messages from our collective Past, as well as their positive affirmation of the 'Wonder' within ourselves & the Present, and a confirmed belief in the promise of our Children's Future.

Sam Bass is a South-Western-Born-Native of French-Cherokee-Descent and has spent nearly three decades as a 'Master-Framer and Restorer of Fine-Art and Antiques'. He has conducted Archaeological Research for the prestigious Texas A & M University Archeology Department, and presided for four years, as President of a Chapter of the Texas Archaeological Society.

He has taught Painting, Sculpturing and 'Flint-Knapping' in both Texas and New Mexico, where he and his Wife, Juanita, currently reside and are involved with one of their largest projects, the building of their South-West-Style, Home-Studio-Gallery.

Sam has been invited to share his teaching-skills at many of the Pueblos which line the Rio Grande Valley, such as Zia, Cochiti, Laguna and San Felipe. These Pueblos contain a tremendous 'Cultural Wealth', steeped in 'Rich-Historic-Tradition', and he is extremely proud of his many Native-American Brothers, Sisters and Friends with whom he has been both privileged and honored to pass on his Talents, Visions, Knowledge & Friendship.

Juanita's Stone Petroglyphs of Ancient Signs, Symbols and Totems, as well as her Contemporary and Original Designs, introduce to the viewer, the harmony of fine-line & dot delicacy and the impressive-durable-quality of beautiful Stone. Her hand-strung, Bead-Earrings are uniquely designed, blending the ‘Classic' and ‘Modern' with a seamless harmony.

Painstakingly and Meticulously-Crafted, Native-American-Traditional-Design, Miniature Weavings, are Faithful Reproductions of such Famous Patterns as, "Two Gray Hills" & "Ganado" and are Highly-Valued Collectibles. She has recently expanded her scope to a newly released line of "Exquisitely Carved, Woven, Braided, Painted and Finely Embellished Pine-Needle-Gourds of Unique and Impressive Character." Be sure to watch for her Offerings at the forthcoming, "The Gourd Weaver".

Also known for her 'Fine Needle-Work', Juanita offers some truly wonderful and delicately intricate Wall-Hangings and Textiles. She carries a deep Love and Appreciation for the Works of those who have left some of the Masterpieces from the Past, through their loving execution of Clothing, Doilies, Lace-Work, Needle-Point, Embroidery and Quilts.

Both Sam's and Juanita's Hand-Painted Pottery is truly ‘One-Of-A-Kind' and can be found on everything from Pots and Vases, to Ornaments, Refrigerator-Magnets, Wall-Hangings, Night-Lights, Wall-Sconces, Madonnas, Fetishes and Totems. They hand-carve many of their own molds and are known for their renderings on both Red and White Micaceous Clay.

Some of Sam's other Works include: Peace-Pipes and other Ceremonial Objects, Sculpture in Stone and Wood, Hand-Carved Fetish-Bears, Foxes, Wolves, Coyotes, Horses, Eagles, Hawks, Snakes and Frogs, as well as his ‘Knapped' Stone-Tools and Weapons, using Traditional Techniques such as 'Pressure-Flaking' and 'Hammer-Stone-Percussion'. These methods yield Arrowheads, Arrows, Spearheads, Spears, Tomahawks, Knives and Blades with a Beauty and Authenticity which places his "Line of Artifact-Replica", in a Class of it's own, while the Leather-Work of Quivers, Sheathes, Belts, Lacing, Fringe, Braid and Bead-Work set off and finish these pieces to ‘Presentation Quality'.

Jewelry includes both Gold and Silver, as well as incorporating Copper, Meteorite and other common and uncommon materials. Jewelry Stones typically used include, Natural Turquoise , Precious Opal, Andean Opal, Moldavite, Tektite, Coral, Obsidian, Jasper, Carnelian, Chrysoprase, Chalcedony, Agate, Jade, Tiger-Eye and Tiger-Iron, Magnetite, Fossil-Bone/Wood/Coral and the Ultra-Rare and Exclusive, *Cherokee White*. Antler, Alabaster, Serpentine, Soap-Stone, Pipe-Stone, Marble, Antique-Glass such as "Tiffany" and Stained-Glass, Selenite, Quartz, Labradorite and Sugalite are also some other favorites.

Various Woods used include, Pine, Oak, Mesquite, Willow, Hickory, Aspen, Mahogany, Cherry, Maple, Coco-Bolo, Iron-Wood, Purple-Heart, Bubinga, Redwood/Cedar, Palm and Birch, as well as many other "Exotics".

Bracelets, Rings, Earrings, Buckles and Necklaces are all Signed, Hand-Stamped, Tooled and Engraved with a 'Fine-Eye' to Detail and a 'Strict-Adherence Policy' to 'The Clean-Finish-Standard' observed as 'Critically Important'.

For Fine Paintings in Oil, Acrylic or Water-Color, or the Unique Treatment of 'Inside-Painted' Glass, incorporating Gold-Leaf and featuring Subjects such as Pueblos, Cliff-Dwellings, Landscapes and Animals, This is the SOURCE!

Here Are The Offerings Of Two Artists That Bring Forth From The Soul, In A Well-Defined Understanding That It Is The Soul Which Speaks To Soul.

Specializing In One-Of-A-Kind, Custom & Customer Inspired Creations! ALL CUSTOM ORDERS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!

Whether Your Needs Or Requests Are Specific Or General, BLACKFISH'S Design Team Stands Ready To Bring YOUR Wish Or Vision To Reality!

To Find Out More About These Artists, Or To Learn How To Make One Or More Of These 'Timeless & Priceless Treasures' A Part Of Your Precious Collection, Or An Unforgettable Gift For That "Special Someone", Please Inquire Within!

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