Steve Forbis
1950
Steve Forbis is unquestionably the finest
pencil artist working with emphasis on
Native Americans. His lithographs are
multi-layered and highly labor intensive
resulting in an almost unbelievable level of
realism. The works are color pencil
"lithographs" in that they are color and
value crafted rather than linear drawings.
Forbis is a truly unique artist and
craftsman.
Steve Forbis
was academically trained as an
anthropologist, not and artist. His art is
self-taught. Before he starts any work, he
spends extended time learning what feelings
that person hopes to have expressed. Steve
Forbis' work reflects his friendship and
sensitivity to the Native Americans of the
Southwestern United States. He is creating a
visual history of the Indian people as they
live today. He combines this rapport with
precise attention to detail. His works are
alive and vibrant with this commitment! Mr.
Forbis wishes to draw attention to American
Indian persons and traditions. He desires to
present their values world wide for people
today and all posterity.