Joe (Wahalatsu?) Seymour Jr. of Squaxin Island and Pueblo of Acoma, started his artistic career by carving his first paddle for the 2003 Tribal Journey to Tulalip. Also in 2003, he carved his first bentwood box. After the Tulalip journey, he then learned how to stretch and make drums.
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Ron Martinez is a skilled potter with roots in the Isleta Pueblo, boasting a heritage that encompasses both Isleta and Taos. He proudly signs his pottery with the name "Looking Elk" and has been actively creating pottery since the 1990s. His preferred forms of pottery include siennaware jars, bowls, plates, and figurines. Ron's artistic expression shines through his work, often adorned with intricate designs inspired by sgraffito Anasazi rock art, featuring elements like human figures, hands, lightning bolts, and clouds.