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Richard Shorty

Richard Shorty

Cultural Background: Kwanlin Dun First Nation, Northern Tutchone, Yukon

Richard was born in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory in 1959 and belongs to Kwanlin Dun First Nation, Northern Tutchone. Richard is a self taught artist. He originally started painting wildlife at an early age along with painting his favorite rock star or sports idol. In 1978, Richard moved to Vancouver.

In the early 1980’s, Richard started painting West Coast Native design and soon developed his own distinct, style, using the wildlife form of the animal and adding his native design on the inside of the form. By now, stores were asking for and purchasing his work.

Over the years, Richard has moved around – Vancouver Island, Richmond, Whitehorse, always returning to Vancouver. Today, Richard is one of the most sought after Native artists, with works in many galleries throughout. He is very versatile, working on drums, paddles, masks, rattles in addition to his paintings. His pieces are collected internationally.

 

Origine Culturelle: Kwanlin Dun First Nation, Northern Tutchone, Yukon

Richard est né à Whitehorse, dans les territoire du Yukon en 1959 et fait partit de l'autochtone du nord. Richard est un artiste autodidacte. Il peignait la faune dès son jeune âge ainsi que ses idoles sportifs et artistes rock préférés. En 1978, Richard déménage à Vancouver.

Au début des années 80, Richard a commencé à peindre des designs autochtones de la côte ouest et par la suite développa son propre style distinct, utilisant la forme animale de la faune et en insérant un design indigène à l’intérieur de la forme. Depuis ce temps, les magasins en demandent et achètent ses œuvres.

Au cours des années, Richard déménage souvent – sur l’île de Vancouver, à Richmond, à Whitehorse, mais toujours en revenant à Vancouver. Aujourd’hui, Richard est un des artistes autochtones les plus recherchés, ses œuvres étant mis en exposition dans plusieurs galeries. Il est très versatile, il travaille sur tambours, pagaies, masques, hochets en plus de ses tableaux. Ses pièces sont collectionnées au niveau international.

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Wild Life Design by artist Richard Shorty
Thunderbird Mask by artist Richard Shorty
Hummingbird & Butterfly by artist Richard Shorty
Hummingbird by artist Richard Shorty
Salmon by artist Richard Shorty
Green Hummingbird Magnets by artist Richard Shorty
Salmon Eagle by artist Richard Shorty
Blue Eagle by artist Richard Shorty
Clan by artist Richard Shorty
Thunderbird by artist Richard Shorty
Rainbow Bear by artist Richard Shorty
Eagle by artist Richard Shorty
Serenity Hummingbird by artist Richard Shorty
Stir It Up - Looking Out Always by artist Richard Shorty
Frog Copper Design by artist Richard Shorty
Lily of the Valley by artist Richard Shorty
Follow Me by artist Richard Shorty
Raven by artist Richard Shorty
Up the Creek by artist Richard Shorty
Blue Heron by artist Richard Shorty
Wolf by artist Richard Shorty
Eagle And Salmon by artist Richard Shorty
Crow, Wolf and Talking Stick by artist Richard Shorty
High Flyer by artist Richard Shorty