Faces Within by Steve Smith Framed

Total Dimensions : 14" x 12”

Frame Color : Black

Cultural Background: Kwakwaka’wakw, Kwagiulth Nation of Campbell River, BC

Steve has been doing native art since 1988. When he started out, his father, Harris Smith-Lalkawilas, gave his training. To this day, he thanks him and his mother for the many teachings and time spent learning about the art and business behind native art. He admits there is so much to learn and hopes to continually do so as the years pass.

Steve feels extremely blessed to wake up every day and have the opportunity to do something that he love so much. So, when people ask if he works, it's hard for him to actually say that what he does is 'work'. He gets to play, have fun and spend time with his wife, Jenny and wonderful daughter, Rachel.

“Creativity is everywhere at all times. To be open to that and to be able to have it flow through me and out of me without getting in the way of it is completely freeing.”