Work in progress: the gold inlays are done, now I will work on the abalone shell inlays: Wolf, Frog, Orca & Eagle pendant.

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Check out the new page on my website. These images are from a photo-essay I did at a "Freedman's Town" in Dallas, Texas; a neighborhood where where freed slaves gathered and formed a community.

http://www.davidneel.com/state-thomas-freedmans-town-a-31.html

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New work: Wolf and Orca Bracelet in sterling silver

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"The Proud Homeowner" from my Freedman's Town photo series from Dallas, Texas. Although today I am known as a Native artist, I started my career as a professional photographer and worked in the USA for several years.

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A new article about my grandmother, Ellen Neel, the first woman totem pole carver. 

http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2015/07/15/art-from-the-archive-ellen-neel-and-totemology-in-

stanley-park/

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My portrait of Bill Reid from 1987, when he was just designing his famous sculpture, the Spirit of Haida Gwaii. 

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My Hummingbird and Bear painting has found a home in the collection of Vancouver art collector Rick Erickson. A good friend and a true supporter of the arts. 

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This was a wonderful event. Thanks to the host Douglas Reynolds, and the Kwakwak'awakw dancers for making it a special day. 

See more photographs on my website blog: 

http://www.davidneel.com/year-celebration-douglas-reynolds-gallery-a-30.html

My son, Edwin Neel, carving a red cedar door panel for Emily Carr University.

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