"Guardian" Cotton Fabric by Johnnie Bob

My name is Johnnie Bob, and my ancestral name is Dos-whee-ce-la-loose. My parents are Shirley and the late Wesley Bob, my grandparents are the late Sam Cagey, Mary Helen Jefferson, and the late Mabel Phair and Herbert Bob. I was born and raised on the Lummi Reservation. Much like our Salish woven wool blankets, art, and culture were tightly woven into my life. I picked up drawing at a very young age, exploring all styles of the PNW. Eventually, I matured and was drawn to the ancestral art style of our Coast Salish people. I find most of my inspiration by studying old Coast Salish artifacts and current artists today. Through my journey of the Salish art style, I do my best to stay true to the style of our Coast Salish Ancestors. I hold this art form in the highest regard as it was a gift from our old people and most commonly seen on ceremonial objects and not just a piece of art.

I would like to thank Rogue River Trading for the opportunity to share the Salish art as I see it.

Thank you one and all,

Johnnie bob 

"SALISH ELEMENTS DESIGN CO"