"Horseback Rider" Beadwork and Paint on Canvas; this piece is painted with acrylics and then beaded over the top of the horse, child, and a few blades of grass. A fun addition to this piece is, instead of beading the hat, it is composed of a tan cowhide and stitched in place. The beaded boot is also done with a couple layers of bead foundation to add the slightest elevation and create more depth. The sides of the canvas are also painted, making framing optional.
 
This one-of-a-kind piece was hand-sewn using size 11 seed beads over hundreds of hours in intricate detail. This statement piece would look great on a mantel, in a well-trafficked entryway or entertaining space.
 
Size: 20 in. x 24 in. x 1/2 in.
 
About the artist:
 
Rayne Pelham is the artist and curator behind Grandmother Spiders Design. She is a descendant of both the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and the White Earth Band of Chippewa. After many years as an educator and producing artworks on occasion, she is now turning her hobby into a career. She specializes in Native American-inspired designs producing art and jewelry that is truly unique.
 
The design studio's name is derived from the legend behind Rayne's Ojibwe name. Named when she was one, she is also, Nah quay Wa bun in nee go quay; translated she is Catches the Morning Sunrise Woman, a name given in honor of the story of Grandmother Spider.
 
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