The inspiration for painting petroglyphs and pictographs is to assure a record is kept before it is too late. Vandals, Time and Mother Nature damaged these precious images in the past and it continues today at a faster, more alarming rate. The traces left of these early human beings and the obvious love of art so deeply imbedded in their spirit should be preserved.

Examples exist worldwide where artists created images of animals, humans and spirits long before recorded history began. The exact meanings of these images have been lost in the mists of by-gone days. We can only try to interpret these rock art symbols. Perhaps we must each define our own meanings to our ancestor's art?

A realistic rock-like foundation is one of the major assets of my work. After building up, texturing and sculpting a strong acrylic-latex layer on artist board, the final product has an three dimensional quality.

While my ancestry is primarily of Anglo-European descent, which can be traced back to the Boston Tea Party, I am very proud of the Native American segment of my bloodline. As a fifth generation granddaughter of Quanah Parker, the great Comanche leader, it is that part of my heritage which speaks to me the most strongly. These images are created to honor the world's ancient artists but they are not Native American productions. Tina Parker Barrington ll rights reserved