daniel josley - painter
Location: Shonto, AZ
"I am a Dine from Shonto Arizona, my clans are Lokaa Dine (Reed People), born for Toahani (Near The Water), my maternal grandfather is Naasht’eshi Tobaahi (Zuni Edge Water) and my paternal grandfather is Ta'chiin'nii (Red Running into Water) and it is in this way I am a Human Being.
Over the years I have developed my own style through canvas paintings and murals alike, I am known for my Horned Toad (Chei) paintings and stories. There have been stories told of Horned Toad time and time again, the ones I tell are the ones of my childhood memories and new experiences.
Over 7 years I’ve painted 56 murals on and off the Navajo reservation and so many paintings I’ve lost count. I am a member of The Art of the People who have embraced me and helped me with promoting my art, The Painted Desert Project where I get the chance to work with mural artists from all over who taught me the steps to outdoor creations. Once, I was an assistant to Shonto Begay on his Art camping trips with NAU, an experience I hold close. Words of wisdom that I take in every time I pick up a brush: Every mistake is an eye opener and a new direction. Respect the brush and everything will follow. Tomorrow is the beginning of the rest of my life. Respect yourself and your elders, create with passion, not effort. Collaborate all you can while you can, because when you look back on things, you´ll see results well worth the time spent."
-Daniel Josley
Over the years I have developed my own style through canvas paintings and murals alike, I am known for my Horned Toad (Chei) paintings and stories. There have been stories told of Horned Toad time and time again, the ones I tell are the ones of my childhood memories and new experiences.
Over 7 years I’ve painted 56 murals on and off the Navajo reservation and so many paintings I’ve lost count. I am a member of The Art of the People who have embraced me and helped me with promoting my art, The Painted Desert Project where I get the chance to work with mural artists from all over who taught me the steps to outdoor creations. Once, I was an assistant to Shonto Begay on his Art camping trips with NAU, an experience I hold close. Words of wisdom that I take in every time I pick up a brush: Every mistake is an eye opener and a new direction. Respect the brush and everything will follow. Tomorrow is the beginning of the rest of my life. Respect yourself and your elders, create with passion, not effort. Collaborate all you can while you can, because when you look back on things, you´ll see results well worth the time spent."
-Daniel Josley
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