The Great Spirit is in all things. He is in the air we breathe. The Great Spirit is our Father, but the Earth is our Mother. She nourishes us…..That which we put into the ground she returns to us.
— Big Thunder (Bedagi) Wabanaki Algonquin
The land is sacred. These words are at the core of your being. The land is our mother, the rivers our blood. Take our land away and we die. That is, the Indian in us dies.
— Mary Brave Bird
Sacred Ground
Gale F. Trapp, 2012
Treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents—it was loaned to you by your children.
— Indian proverb
The ground on which we stand is sacred ground. It is the blood of our ancestors.
— Plenty Coups, Crow
TrappersWildWest 
An amazing work of fine art! this, to me, tells the story of a young warrior, brave and strong, beginning to understand, at last, his spiritual self.. love the mountains and trees and of course, the Indians. Inspiring piece and very good to see more of your art. ~Scott
Scott – thanks so much for the encouraging words. I do try to tell a story with my art, and I’m so happy that you saw that story. Again, thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. – Trapper Gale
An absolutely beautiful painting. To me it depicts and tells the wisdom of these Native peoples. Thank you for sharing your work with us. Amazing !
Rita – thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment. It’s appreciated!
This definitely looks like a sacred place. I really like the quotes you posted, Annie
Thank you.
Wonderful. Your water is especially lovely.
Elena – thanks so much for the nice comment.
I love the mood and the way you have painted in the moving stream, colors. Your handling of colors especially,Thanks.
Benny, thanks for the nice comment.
Beautiful, as I knew it would be. Thank you, Trapper.
Thank you gpcox for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment. It sure is appreciated.
You capture, so well, the stories I’ve read of the and the history we try to understand.
Thanks so much for stopping by and the nice comment. It’s appreciated!
I don’t know how many mutual friends we have, but in case some of mine have not met you, would it be okay to re-blog this post as an introduction? Belinda
Belinda, what a kind offer, I would be happy for you to do so. Hoping you are feeling well today – I know it’s been rough.
Trapper Gale
It is rough; therefore I re-blog, smiles.
Reblogged this on Busy Mind Thinking and commented:
The talent I have seen via this site! I hope you enjoy your visit when you meet my friend.
Beautiful painting, very moving. Also love the quotes, especially the one about borrowing our land from our children. So smart. So unselfish.
Brenda, thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I really do appreciate it.
Great interpretation of the quotations
Thank so much.
WOW. Great blog. Your art work is wonderful. I am looking forward to following your adventures. Great content, along with your art work. Peace, T
Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave such a nice comment. I’m looking forward to following your adventures as well.
Trapper Gale