Oral history interview with Michael Elizondo, Jr.

Title

Oral history interview with Michael Elizondo, Jr.

Narrator

Elizondo, Michael, Jr.

Date

Description

Michael Elizondo, Jr., a professional artist, talks about his childhood and how he always felt drawn to art. He explains his art education and some of the different lessons he learned at the different places he studied art. He describes the development of his style and creative process as well as his preferred subject matter and media. He also discusses some the challenges he has faced in his career and some of his goals for the future.

Interviewer

Little Thunder, Julie Pearson

Keyword

Oklahoma Native Artists; Indian art education; Creative process; Family ties

Subject

Indians of North America; Artists; Interviews; Art, Abstract; Portrait painting; Art--Study and teaching; Symbolism in art

Spatial

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; South Dakota

Citation of material

Oklahoma Oral History Research Program-Oklahoma State University

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