Watercolor and colored pencil
18”×24” Original and prints available
'Palouse of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe' is a contemplative watercolor weaving together landscape, memory, and cultural connection. Soft washes of earth tones, flowing waterways, native plant life, and symbolic imagery blend into a dreamlike map. Figures, teepees, and organic forms emerge throughout the composition, inviting the viewer to slow down and discover new details with each viewing.
This original piece reflects the layered beauty of the Inland Northwest and the enduring spirit of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. Balancing history, nature, and quiet symbolism, the artwork carries a meditative quality that encourages reflection and connection.
"I created this piece in honor of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe after researching about the history of my local stomping grounds. I discovered that the tribes name had been changed by French traders from Schitsu’umsh to Coeur d'Alene and the new name was thereafter used by European settlers. I also read that in 1858, 800+ tribal horses were slaughtered by a Colonel and his men. This war devasted the Native American economy and ability for the Palouse tribes to thrive. I am shocked at the dismal treatment of local natives and what they have endured."
-Racheal
Original artwork or prints available. Pick-up or shipping available from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Watercolor and colored pencil
18”×24” Original and prints available
'Palouse of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe' is a contemplative watercolor weaving together landscape, memory, and cultural connection. Soft washes of earth tones, flowing waterways, native plant life, and symbolic imagery blend into a dreamlike map. Figures, teepees, and organic forms emerge throughout the composition, inviting the viewer to slow down and discover new details with each viewing.
This original piece reflects the layered beauty of the Inland Northwest and the enduring spirit of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. Balancing history, nature, and quiet symbolism, the artwork carries a meditative quality that encourages reflection and connection.
"I created this piece in honor of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe after researching about the history of my local stomping grounds. I discovered that the tribes name had been changed by French traders from Schitsu’umsh to Coeur d'Alene and the new name was thereafter used by European settlers. I also read that in 1858, 800+ tribal horses were slaughtered by a Colonel and his men. This war devasted the Native American economy and ability for the Palouse tribes to thrive. I am shocked at the dismal treatment of local natives and what they have endured."
-Racheal
Original artwork or prints available. Pick-up or shipping available from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
