Garnet Tobacco, a Cree artist, was born on February 6th, 1964 in Moose Lake, Manitoba. The Buffalo is his family crest symbol.
Garnet, a prolific talent, painted for over twenty years and occasionally sculpted in soapstone and wood. He apprenticed under Isaac Bignell, a prominent artist who has passed away. Bignell’s style and form greatly influenced Garnet who did his best to preserve it. Fluid lines, soft earthy tones against simple stylized backgrounds are all characteristics that have attracted many collectors. Garnet has works in private collections throughout Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, U.S.A and Canada. His work has also been displayed at the Art Expo in Calgary.
Some of the animals that he loved to paint are those common to the plain's region such as bison, herons, eagles, and hawks, but he also explored the marine world with his salmon, whales and turtles, as well as some truly delightful works depicting subjects like the butterfly, hummingbirds and loons.
Garnet’s friendship with his teacher, Isaac Bignell, was something he treasured, so preserving Isaac’s style kept his identity alive for many to understand and collect.
Authentic Indigenous Product: The artist is paid a royalty on the sale of this image. The artists biography appears on the back of the frame. Double matted & framed in a modern composite frame, measuring 12 x 14 3/8 inches, each framed art card comes with corner protectors and is labelled Made in Canada.
