Jim Standing Bear
Jim Standing Bear Wheatley is a Comanche/Choctaw
artist. His father was adopted and the road to
discovering his ancestry has been a long and difficult
path.
Jim's prayers come to him sometimes in the early
morning with the sun, sometimes by a river bank, and
sometimes when he is with his wife and son. Creating
with the wood is his way of sharing what is inside. Even
the wood is specially selected. Each piece must speak
to his heart. Jim believes that using the pictures of the
old ones is a way of honoring their lives and keeping
their wisdom alive in all of our hearts.
Some writings are original and some are quotes from
great Native Americans of the past.... Special orders
can be created if there is a saying or prayer that is
meaningful to the person wanting the piece.
The native peoples are very important to Jim. One of
his greatest joys is speaking with the Elders and
listening to their stories. Originally, the wood creations
started because Jim had the need to share what was in
his heart. He felt it was something he had to do. This
has become his way of getting in touch with his spiritual
side.
artist. His father was adopted and the road to
discovering his ancestry has been a long and difficult
path.
Jim's prayers come to him sometimes in the early
morning with the sun, sometimes by a river bank, and
sometimes when he is with his wife and son. Creating
with the wood is his way of sharing what is inside. Even
the wood is specially selected. Each piece must speak
to his heart. Jim believes that using the pictures of the
old ones is a way of honoring their lives and keeping
their wisdom alive in all of our hearts.
Some writings are original and some are quotes from
great Native Americans of the past.... Special orders
can be created if there is a saying or prayer that is
meaningful to the person wanting the piece.
The native peoples are very important to Jim. One of
his greatest joys is speaking with the Elders and
listening to their stories. Originally, the wood creations
started because Jim had the need to share what was in
his heart. He felt it was something he had to do. This
has become his way of getting in touch with his spiritual
side.
