Dustign
@dustign.bsky.social
Artist | Storyteller | Cultural bearer | National Geographic Explorer @insidenatgeo
Mahli ik kullo” (breeze) This gorget’s sky patterns and shape are based on ancestral shell carvings. The material itself is #Opalite a beloved material of the ancestors during the 1700s. #gorget #carving #muskogean #chickasawartist #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity
November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Mahli ik kullo” (breeze) This gorget’s sky patterns and shape are based on ancestral shell carvings. The material itself is #Opalite a beloved material of the ancestors during the 1700s. #gorget #carving #muskogean #chickasawartist #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity
Check out what came in the mail today! The new fall issue of #AIQ American Indian Quarterly with my #ledgerdoodle “Oklhilichi” (Dusk) is on the cover. #muskogean #ledgerart #dustign #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #americanindianquarterly
October 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Check out what came in the mail today! The new fall issue of #AIQ American Indian Quarterly with my #ledgerdoodle “Oklhilichi” (Dusk) is on the cover. #muskogean #ledgerart #dustign #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #americanindianquarterly
Ledger doodle: Hashi’ illi’ (dead sun) at the event Horizon paying witness to an all consuming monster of the stars a #blackhole #ink #permapaque #copicmarkers Illustrated on antique 1918 7x5” #ledgerpaper #muskogean #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart
October 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Ledger doodle: Hashi’ illi’ (dead sun) at the event Horizon paying witness to an all consuming monster of the stars a #blackhole #ink #permapaque #copicmarkers Illustrated on antique 1918 7x5” #ledgerpaper #muskogean #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart
“Prayer” whether it be through your lips, your thoughts, actions or sacrificial offerings, we are always in conversation with the creator and the ancestors. #opalite #gorget #carving #muskogean #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity
October 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
“Prayer” whether it be through your lips, your thoughts, actions or sacrificial offerings, we are always in conversation with the creator and the ancestors. #opalite #gorget #carving #muskogean #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity
“Across the Universe” This #gorget patterns are based on ancestral shell carvings and petroglyph reliefs & imported crescent gorgets that were presented to the ancestors in the 1700’s.#chickasawartist #nativeamericanart #indigenousart
October 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
“Across the Universe” This #gorget patterns are based on ancestral shell carvings and petroglyph reliefs & imported crescent gorgets that were presented to the ancestors in the 1700’s.#chickasawartist #nativeamericanart #indigenousart
#Ledgerdoodle: “ knock knock” Starting a series of 10 miniature #ledgerdrawing for new collectors, available next week at #SEASAM #ink #permapaque #copicmarkers Illustrated on antique 1849 5x7” #woodpecker #bakbak #muskogean #chickasawartist #nativeamericanart #indigenousart
September 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
#Ledgerdoodle: “ knock knock” Starting a series of 10 miniature #ledgerdrawing for new collectors, available next week at #SEASAM #ink #permapaque #copicmarkers Illustrated on antique 1849 5x7” #woodpecker #bakbak #muskogean #chickasawartist #nativeamericanart #indigenousart
Cofitachequi /Splendor & Escape
llustrated on antique 1853-54 #ledgerpaper #diptych #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers each ledger is 10x15” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ovac #ledgerart #cofitachequi #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity
llustrated on antique 1853-54 #ledgerpaper #diptych #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers each ledger is 10x15” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ovac #ledgerart #cofitachequi #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity
September 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Cofitachequi /Splendor & Escape
llustrated on antique 1853-54 #ledgerpaper #diptych #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers each ledger is 10x15” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ovac #ledgerart #cofitachequi #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity
llustrated on antique 1853-54 #ledgerpaper #diptych #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers each ledger is 10x15” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ovac #ledgerart #cofitachequi #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity
Check out what came in the mail yesterday. The new summer issue of #AIQ American Indian quarterly with my painting “Muskogean Gothic” is on the cover. #muskogeangothic #americangothic #muskogean #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #americanindianquarterly
August 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Check out what came in the mail yesterday. The new summer issue of #AIQ American Indian quarterly with my painting “Muskogean Gothic” is on the cover. #muskogeangothic #americangothic #muskogean #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #americanindianquarterly
Ledger doodle: “Nunta” (What?)
What is it that you seek and what are you willing to give up to find that answer?
llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #ink #posca #copicmarkers 10x8” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #Si̱shtoholloꞌ #hornedserpent
What is it that you seek and what are you willing to give up to find that answer?
llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #ink #posca #copicmarkers 10x8” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #Si̱shtoholloꞌ #hornedserpent
August 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Ledger doodle: “Nunta” (What?)
What is it that you seek and what are you willing to give up to find that answer?
llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #ink #posca #copicmarkers 10x8” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #Si̱shtoholloꞌ #hornedserpent
What is it that you seek and what are you willing to give up to find that answer?
llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #ink #posca #copicmarkers 10x8” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #Si̱shtoholloꞌ #hornedserpent
Ledger doodle: Toshpa (Swift)
This piece is inspired by a traditional hunting method used by the southeastern tribes using the skins of bucks. llustrated on antique 1849 ledger paper #ink #copicmarkers 8x10” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart
This piece is inspired by a traditional hunting method used by the southeastern tribes using the skins of bucks. llustrated on antique 1849 ledger paper #ink #copicmarkers 8x10” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart
August 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Ledger doodle: Toshpa (Swift)
This piece is inspired by a traditional hunting method used by the southeastern tribes using the skins of bucks. llustrated on antique 1849 ledger paper #ink #copicmarkers 8x10” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart
This piece is inspired by a traditional hunting method used by the southeastern tribes using the skins of bucks. llustrated on antique 1849 ledger paper #ink #copicmarkers 8x10” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart
Ledger doodle: “The Vessel of Tibbee Lake”
Seeing some of my friends in the homelands filled the imagination with ideas. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #copicmarkers 10x8” #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #hornedserpent
Seeing some of my friends in the homelands filled the imagination with ideas. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #copicmarkers 10x8” #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #hornedserpent
July 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Ledger doodle: “The Vessel of Tibbee Lake”
Seeing some of my friends in the homelands filled the imagination with ideas. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #copicmarkers 10x8” #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #hornedserpent
Seeing some of my friends in the homelands filled the imagination with ideas. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #copicmarkers 10x8” #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #hornedserpent
Ledger doodle: Onut Minti (at the break of Dawn) A new Panther Woman rising through her portal. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 10x8” #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #pantherwoman
June 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Ledger doodle: Onut Minti (at the break of Dawn) A new Panther Woman rising through her portal. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 10x8” #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #pantherwoman
Ledger doodle: Aialhika IV (Justice IV)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? Deer woman always brings the right amount of support. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #markers #ink 7.5x8” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? Deer woman always brings the right amount of support. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #markers #ink 7.5x8” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
June 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Ledger doodle: Aialhika IV (Justice IV)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? Deer woman always brings the right amount of support. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #markers #ink 7.5x8” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? Deer woman always brings the right amount of support. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #markers #ink 7.5x8” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
Ledger doodle: Aialhika III (Justice III)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? Deer woman brought her sisters to help. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? Deer woman brought her sisters to help. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
May 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Ledger doodle: Aialhika III (Justice III)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? Deer woman brought her sisters to help. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? Deer woman brought her sisters to help. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
Ledger doodle: Aialhika II (Justice II)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? And this time Deer woman brought her sister. llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? And this time Deer woman brought her sister. llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
May 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Ledger doodle: Aialhika II (Justice II)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? And this time Deer woman brought her sister. llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? And this time Deer woman brought her sister. llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
Ledger doodle: Aialhika (Justice)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #deerwoman
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #deerwoman
May 27, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Ledger doodle: Aialhika (Justice)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #deerwoman
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #deerwoman
Ledger doodle: Aialhika II (Justice II)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? And this time Deer woman brought her sister. llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? And this time Deer woman brought her sister. llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
May 27, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Ledger doodle: Aialhika II (Justice II)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? And this time Deer woman brought her sister. llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? And this time Deer woman brought her sister. llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman
“The Quest” acrylics on canvas 40x30” in this painting, I wanted to convey a feeling of an early 90s RPG video game cover but with a Muskogean prism.This particular piece was commissioned by Dr Jodi Byrd for her new book “Indigenomicon” #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity
April 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
“The Quest” acrylics on canvas 40x30” in this painting, I wanted to convey a feeling of an early 90s RPG video game cover but with a Muskogean prism.This particular piece was commissioned by Dr Jodi Byrd for her new book “Indigenomicon” #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity
This 3d shell gorget was carved lighting whelk shell, copper, opalite beads, stingray leather backing and a Japanese hand braided style rope. The Opalite in the eye and rattle is inspired by the Opalite beads that were found at the Chickasaw preserve in Mississippi.
April 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
This 3d shell gorget was carved lighting whelk shell, copper, opalite beads, stingray leather backing and a Japanese hand braided style rope. The Opalite in the eye and rattle is inspired by the Opalite beads that were found at the Chickasaw preserve in Mississippi.
“Balali” (Slither) The Si̱shtoholloꞌ moving gracefully to its destination, guarding the person in adorns. #sintholo #sinti #snake #shell #carving #muskogean #nativecreature #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #shellgorget #hornedserpent
April 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
“Balali” (Slither) The Si̱shtoholloꞌ moving gracefully to its destination, guarding the person in adorns. #sintholo #sinti #snake #shell #carving #muskogean #nativecreature #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #shellgorget #hornedserpent
I̱HOLBAʼ (The Vision) at Carnegie Hall 04/01/25
Christine Davis, solo flute
Conducted by Tracey Gregg-Boothby!!
Featuring: Edmond Community Chorale, Rose State College Chorus and Chamber Singers, Aiga Singers & Tulsa Community College Concert Singers
Presented by National Concerts
#chickasawartist
Christine Davis, solo flute
Conducted by Tracey Gregg-Boothby!!
Featuring: Edmond Community Chorale, Rose State College Chorus and Chamber Singers, Aiga Singers & Tulsa Community College Concert Singers
Presented by National Concerts
#chickasawartist
April 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I̱HOLBAʼ (The Vision) at Carnegie Hall 04/01/25
Christine Davis, solo flute
Conducted by Tracey Gregg-Boothby!!
Featuring: Edmond Community Chorale, Rose State College Chorus and Chamber Singers, Aiga Singers & Tulsa Community College Concert Singers
Presented by National Concerts
#chickasawartist
Christine Davis, solo flute
Conducted by Tracey Gregg-Boothby!!
Featuring: Edmond Community Chorale, Rose State College Chorus and Chamber Singers, Aiga Singers & Tulsa Community College Concert Singers
Presented by National Concerts
#chickasawartist
Ledger doodle: Shukmalali (Radiant)
llustrated on antique 1922 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity
llustrated on antique 1922 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity
April 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Ledger doodle: Shukmalali (Radiant)
llustrated on antique 1922 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity
llustrated on antique 1922 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity
Ledger Doodle: “Deerwoman’s Measure” When she finds you and weighs the merits of your heart, will you be able to say you have been good? llustrated on antique 1946 #deedpaper 3.5x3.5” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #muskogean #chickasawartist #deerwoman
April 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Ledger Doodle: “Deerwoman’s Measure” When she finds you and weighs the merits of your heart, will you be able to say you have been good? llustrated on antique 1946 #deedpaper 3.5x3.5” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #muskogean #chickasawartist #deerwoman
Ledger doodle: Achukwa (Entry)
llustrated on antique 1925 #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #pantherwoman #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #inthewater
llustrated on antique 1925 #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #pantherwoman #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #inthewater
February 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Ledger doodle: Achukwa (Entry)
llustrated on antique 1925 #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #pantherwoman #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #inthewater
llustrated on antique 1925 #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #pantherwoman #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #inthewater
Ledger doodle: Tuscaloosa’s parasol
In De Soto’s first contact with Minko Tuscaloosa they described his elaborate parasol, and how it resembled the breast star of a Knight of Grace of the Most Venerable Order of of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.
In De Soto’s first contact with Minko Tuscaloosa they described his elaborate parasol, and how it resembled the breast star of a Knight of Grace of the Most Venerable Order of of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.
February 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Ledger doodle: Tuscaloosa’s parasol
In De Soto’s first contact with Minko Tuscaloosa they described his elaborate parasol, and how it resembled the breast star of a Knight of Grace of the Most Venerable Order of of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.
In De Soto’s first contact with Minko Tuscaloosa they described his elaborate parasol, and how it resembled the breast star of a Knight of Grace of the Most Venerable Order of of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.