Sidney Black Eagle is the artist representing the Native American culture from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe! When asked about how long she has been an artist she states that “I have been an artist for about 15 years. The funny part is that I didn’t really choose art, I feel like it chose me. In middle school I was in a really bad snowmobile accident and most of my middle school and high school life was spent going through multiple surgeries and doing rehabilitation for my leg. I was unable to participate in sports or any extra physical activities and instead was put into an art class. I never realized how much I would love art, but it became a part of me. It gave me a way to express myself when I couldn’t always find the right words to say and it honestly became my happy place.”!
Sidney is inspired by the beauty of the Native American Culture and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. She wanted to bring the warm earth tone colors to the Christmas bulbs on the tree and portray the scenery of the mountains, rivers, sunset, and beauty of the night sky!