I am an enrolled member of the Ihanktonwan Nation (Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota) and I am also Hunkpapa Lakota (Standing Rock). I grew up and spent most of my adolescent and young adult years on the Yankton Sioux Tribe reservation and still consider it my home.  What started as a hobby has now blossomed into a business and I am forever grateful for the support I have been given that allows me to continue to do what I love. Art has always been a way for me to destress and express myself . One of my biggest inspirations was my grandpa Jim. My grandpa beaded my first pair of moccasins and regalia pieces. It was through him, that I realized my love for making art. He was the inspiration behind my wanting to learn.