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Thank you for visiting my website. My name is Don “Standing Bear” Forest.

Feel free to skip "Briefly about me" and go directly to pictures of my artwork creations. Again, thanks for visiting.

Briefly about me ...

Photograph of me I was born in Massachusetts as the son of Andre “Grey Wolf” Forest and Esther “NightDancer” Forest.

My grandparents, parents and sisters, have been influential in my pursuit of native heritage and artistic expression.

In 1975, I followed a dream and moved to Alaska. There I attended the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and later played on the college hockey team. Eventually I settled in the Two Rivers area (east of Fairbanks, Alaska) where I've lived now for over 20 years.

When not busy with art, I spend time with my wife Edie. Her interests include 17 sled dogs, gardening, hunting and fishing.

I am associated with the Fairbanks Art Association, Coalition of Historical Trekkers, and the UAF Nanook Hockey Booster Club. I'm also keeper of the “Walks the Nation” Drum. I teach traditional Native American Drumming and Dancing to elementary students, as well as Native arts and crafts.

Since 2004 I have expanded my artwork to other areas in the United States. During the summer of 2005 I spent five weeks on the “powwow trail” exhibiting work. Subsequently, I have been invited to participate in the American Indian Art show and other shows.

Calendar —
Shows and Events.

My blog —
An online discussion of my thoughts about being a Native American artist.