Oral history interview with D.G. Smalling

Title

Oral history interview with D.G. Smalling

Narrator

Smalling, D.G.

Description

D.G. Smalling, a professional artist, talks about his childhood and his international travels that have impacted his art. He describes his technique and subject matter and how important it is to him to show movement in his art. Smalling mentions some people who have greatly helped him and discusses some of the non-art related work he has done over the years. He also addresses his tribal heritage and family history.

Interviewer

Little Thunder, Julie Pearson

Keyword

Oklahoma Native Artists; Creative process; Choctaw heritage

Subject

Indians of North America; Artists; Interviews; Pen drawing; Portrait painting

Spatial

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Switzerland; South Africa

Citation of material

Oklahoma Oral History Research Program-Oklahoma State University

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