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Gary Dezarn
Medium	Cedar & Hide Traditional Drums & Rattles
Biography	Gary Dezarn has been making drums since 1988. Beginning as a hobby, drum making has become a way of life for Gary and something he is passionate about. Gary says, “I love making drums and hopefully I can pass along that love and passion in every drum I make. I bless each drum by burning sage during the process of making it.” Using Western Cedar, a light yet very strong wood he sources locally in Washington state, Gary miters sections of the wood, biscuit joins them, glues, and then sands the edges to a nicely rounded shape. Gary typically uses deer and elk hides; buffalo is also available. “I lace the drum loosely so when it dries, it won’t be too tight. A tight drum will give a higher pitched sound. Usually the larger the drum, the lower the tone of the drum. I prefer my drums to have a lower tone.”
Web Site	www.drumfiire.com
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Chase Kahwinhut Earles
Medium	Caddo Pottery
Bio	Chase is a member of the Caddo Nation.
Web Site	www.CaddoPottery.com
Facebook	www.FaceBook.com/CaddoPottery View videos of the amazing traditional process at Facebook.com/Watch/CaddoPottery
Instagram	www.Instagram.com/Kahwinhut

Christopher Mendoza
Author	Jacob's Treehouse
	30 years ago in the sleepy town of Silver Hawk a brother and sister disappeared without a trace. A young boy named Jacob begins having dreams, a dark figure walking away with two children holding hands. Curious and confused his search leads him to a local bookstore owner who shares the same dreams. An old native man's haunting past pulls them all together as the trio embarks on a frightening journey towards the malevolent presence of The Dark One, dormant for 30 years but back again to play its twisted game. Combining magical realism, medieval fantasy and Native American oratory, readers will be captivated at this unique take on modern horror. 319 pages Available for Kindle on Amazon
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Instagram	mrmendoza42

Danny Frost
Mediums	Tattoo, Paint, Airbrush
Biography	Danny Frost is a master tattoo artist who works his magic five days a week at Club Tattoo at the Ling Hotel, Las Vegas. His airbrush work is spectacular and now he is a burgeoning fine artist. Danny and his wife have been married forever and have three beautiful daughters.
Web Site	www.tattoosbydannyfrost.com www.fineartamerica.com/profiles/danny-frost
Facebook	@tattoosbydannyfrost
Instagram	tattoosbydannyfrost

Melvin War Eagle
Medium	Graphic Art
Biography	Melvin War Eagle (Wanbli Ozuye) was born on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Melvin’s influences are his own ancestors, all masters of their own art, storytelling, and medicine. As a boy, Melvin was continually surrounded by Lakota symbols and the designs of his ancestors. His elders would tell the stories of the old ways and the spirits of the land. Generations of culture and legend have flowed through Melvin’s veins from boyhood, compelling him to show the world through art and stories what it means, not only to be Lakota in modern times, but also how the art connects us all. This reflection of traditional ancestral art combined with a contemporary modern twist pushes Melvin to express his artwork in unique ways, forever inventing new approaches in art, story, and fashion. This is why Melvin’s artwork is displayed on a variety of media. Melvin War Eagle’s work cannot be easily categorized; his exceptional designs are the product of modern life but they transcend the boundaries of everyday living to recall the magnificence and inspiration of the ancestors.
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Web Site	MelvinWarEagle.com
Facebook	@MelvinWarEagle
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