Pastel Drawing Painting By Native American Cherokee Dorothy May Strait.

Mid Century pastel drawing of Native American child by listed renowned Cherokee artist Dorothy May Strait. Excellent vintage condition with no damage. See pictures for details as part of description.

Measures:

20” high

16” wide

Dorothy's past runs deep. Dorothy's great great grandfather traveling the Cherokee's Trail of Tears. Her father was assigned a roll number. He was born in Oklahoma before it became a state, near what is now Stilwell. As a young man, he came to Arizona and met and married Dorothy's mother, who is also part Cherokee.

Dorothy grew up in a country atmosphere on the edge of Phoenix. It was there she began her artwork. When Dorothy was seven, she observed her mother's work in watercolor and woodcarving. she painted along with her mother, learning basic watercolor techniques which she later employed as the basis of her work. Her formal study included seven years of protraiture as well as two years working on impressionlist and abstract painting.

Dont grieve for me, for now I am free

I'm following the path God has laid, you see

I took His hand when I heard His call

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found the Peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joys

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Oh,yes these things,I too will miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomarrow

My life's been full, I savored much

Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee

God wanted me now, He set me free.......

Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS First Class (3 to 5 business days).