Style: Right now it’s a lot about researching my tribe’s (Northern Ute Reservation, UT) beadwork patterns and color palettes and then mixing that with my sketchbook work.

Creative Spark: Sketchbook work, reading about psychology, or any history book.

Art Education: I received my BFA at Watkins College of Art & Design.

Best Art Advice Received: Create every day.

Favorite Studio Music: Anything from New Order to punk band Weedrat and my friend Mobéy Lola Irizarry’s music.

Favorite Work by Another Artist: I am really into Skawennati’s online media works that show an Indigenous future.

Artistic Goals: My goals center around community. I want to establish a hide camp in Colorado and gather a community in support of learning hidework.

Other Passions: I love animals, especially my dogs and studying botany, making my own teas.

Price Range: $200-$9,000

Contact Information: chelseakaiah.com

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