Yellowman Fine Art

Artwork, Graphic Design
 
 

YELLOWMAN BIO

A Native American self-Taught artist whose career spans over more than 50 years. Based out of New Mexico, he has built a career on his integrity to his craft and subject matter depicting the beauty of the Native American people and cultures. His subject matter spans beyond his own tribe, he has studied the unique history of indigenous peoples across the Americas.


Known as an award winning artist, Yellowman is well versed in many mediums, but is well known for his dynamic acrylics and intricate watercolors. His work captures Native beauty through depicting their fierceness, strength, and regalia.

Yellowman credits his artistic talents to God and his family. His mother and aunts are extraordinary weavers and bead workers. At an early age, he showed talent in drawing and painting, giving him a strong foundation for his future career. 

Not only a master of his craft, Yellowman is also an avid public speaker concerning Native American Rights, traditions, history, and art. During his early art career his time was occupied with teaching art at the old Albuquerque Indian School, where he taught up and coming Native artists. Lately, Yellowman has added actor to his list of talents which he has pursued with the assistance of his agent Jenny Saks of Nass Talent Agency.

ACTING:

  • THE NEW WORLD (TOM HANKS)

  • LONGMIRE (TV SERIES)

  • IN PLAIN SIGHT (TV SERIES)

  • INTO THE WEST (STEVEN SPIELBERG)

  • THE EYE (JESSICA ALBA)

  • SWING VOTE (KEVIN COSTNER/KELSEY GRAMMER)

  • WILD FIRE (TV SERIES)

Yellowman had an opportunity to participate in the Painted Pony project in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His painted pony was auctioned off for $45,000 to First Preston in Addison, Texas and all the proceeds went to Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a single mom in Santa Fe, NM. Yellowman believes in giving back to the community and helping others in need. Donating to charities has always been a priority for him. He is a Native American whom has made a positive impact on the art world. Below is Yellowman with actor son Malachi Tsoodle-Nelson and  "When We Were As One."



FEATURED ARTICLES:

  • SOUTHWEST ART MAGAZINE

  • TRAIL OF PAINTED PONIES VIDEO

  • BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF NATIVE AMERICAN PAINTERS

  • NEW MEXICO FOCUS MAGAZINE

  • THE NEW MEXICO MAGAZINE

  • SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET PAPER

  • SANTA FEAN MAGAZINE

  • INDIAN ARTIST MAGAZINE

  • NATIVE PEOPLES MAGAZINE

  • FINE ART MAGAZINE

  • COWBOYS AND INDIANS

  • HIGH PLAINS REVIEW

  • NAVAJO TIMES

  • ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL

  • SANTA FE PASATIEMPO

  • SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN

  • THE SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET VIDEO


EDUCATION:

  • THE COLLEGE OF SANTA FE IN SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

  • CENTRAL NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

  • CONTEXTUAL LEADERSHIP COURSES, GOLDEN GATE SEMINARY

  • SELF-TAUGHT NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST 

ABILITIES/TALENTS:

  • ARTIST
  • SINGER
  • SCULPTURE
  • ACTOR
  • STORY TELLER
  • PROP MAKER
  • BEAD WORKER
  • WOODWORKER
  • GUITAR
  • NATIVE AMERICAN REGALIA

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • ARTIST SWAIA SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET
  • MEMBER OF THE NAVAJO NATION
  • DEACON AT CARLISLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
  • MUSIC MINISTER AT CARLISLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
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