Monarch of the Buffalo Nation
$1,155.00
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There is a gentle hush to this image — a young Crow girl fully absorbed in the simple, tender act of tending her doll. The soft downward tilt of her head and the careful attention in her hands give the scene a feeling of quiet apprenticeship; she is practicing care as if being a small mirror of the adults around her. Rich, warm earth tones and the detailed beadwork, fringe, and patterned textiles around her create a palpable sense of place and tradition without ever feeling documentary. Light falls across her face and the doll with a soft, natural warmth that highlights the intimacy of the moment and the textures of hide and fabric. Background drawings of horses and the woven cushion add context and depth while keeping the focus on the child’s still concentration. It’s the kind of image that lingers because of its calm dignity — a private, affectionate scene that quietly honors family and the passing of cultural knowledge from one generation to the next.
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About Mother's Favorite
Mother’s Favorite
Mothers Favorite - On a recent trip to the site of the Battle of Little Big Horn and Crow Agency, I was fortunate to come across a Crow family who were all great models.
I particularly enjoyed watching this little girl lovingly play with her favorite doll as if she were her mother. My painting, "Mothers Favorite" portrays a little Crow girl from the 1870s and was inspired by this encounter.
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John Coleman's space art explores the vastness of the cosmos with cosmic paintings that capture the beauty of celestial landscapes and planetary scenes. His work merges sci-fi realism with a touch of abstraction, showcasing the awe-inspiring nature of cosmic exploration. Through his unique perspective, Coleman's art brings to life lunar landscapes, interstellar vistas, and alien worlds with striking realism and ethereal beauty. His cosmic paintings evoke a sense of mystery and wonder, drawing viewers into otherworldly realms that blur the lines between reality and imagination. Each piece encapsulates the majesty of space and the human fascination with the unknown, creating a visual experience that feels both intimate and infinite.
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Image copyright © 2026 by John Coleman.
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"I like to tell stories in my work using metaphors that help explain who we are and from where we came. Creating an object means little to me unless I can portray an underlying emotion or analogy. Each piece tells a story in the three dimensional, a visual mythology written by my hands and spiritual imagination, somehow linking us to the past and bringing us to a greater understanding of our ancestors."
John Coleman (b. 1949) was born in Southern California and began his early art studies at the Art Center for Design in Los Angeles. Sculpting full time since 1994, John was voted into professional membership of The National Sculpture Society of New York in 1999.
John was brought into the Cowboy Artist of America in October 2001, and is a fellow member of the National Sculpture Society. He usually has six or seven works-in-progress at any one time, and will introduce four to five new editions each year.
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