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MidnightMustangArt
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[2013-01-20 00:18:20 +0000 UTC]
"Midnight Mustang Series"
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# Statistics
Favourites: 1558; Deviations: 67; Watchers: 40
Watching: 265; Pageviews: 12236; Comments Made: 1414; Friends: 265
# Interests
Favorite movies: Incident at Oglala, Dreamkeeper, Crooked Arrows, Edge of America, Our Wild Hearts, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Older Than America, A Good Day to Die, Smoke SignalsFavorite TV shows: Hell On Wheels, Heartland, The Middle.
Favorite bands / musical artists: Jessie J, Evanescence, Avril Lavigne, Lady Antebellum, Christina Grimmie, Clare Bowen, and a variety of country/folk artists.
Favorite books: Phantom Stallion Series, The Kitchen House, In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, Paint the Wind, Catch Rider, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Lakota Woman
Favorite writers: Terri Farley, Pam Munoz Ryan, Mary Crow Dog, Lois Lowry, and Sharon Creech
Tools of the Trade: My graphite pencils, charcoals, colored pencils, computer mouse, and just about anything else.
Other Interests: Horseback riding, running, reading, spending time with my furry friends (notably my cats), traveling, and daydreaming.
# About me
"A Different Breed of Western"Hello there! You can call me Midnight Mustang, Midnight Mustang Series, Midnight Mustang Art, MMS, or just "Hey you!" if the mood strikes you!
I am a freelance student artist/author and I'm currently focusing my efforts in writing about and depicting the lives of 3 original characters of mine: Cheyenne Wilson (Wovoka), Cameron Wilson (Wovoka), and Christelle Kennedy. Typically, I portray them as teens growing up in a rural ranching community in Humboldt County, NV. Their lives intertwine with the many controversies of the American West such as the BLM's control of the wild horse population, land use, and reservation life for the Paiute (and many other Indian Nations). Cheyenne and Cameron are cousins who both reside on James Wilson (Cameron's father)'s Roaring River Ranch, and both direct (fictional) descendants of Wovoka (or Jack Wilson) who was a Paiute spiritual leader who taught the Ghost Dance religion (which was spread among many Indian Nations, notably the Oglala Lakota). Christelle, on the other hand, is a friend and neighbor of theirs who lives in a somewhat broken home with her mother and irksome stepfather on a Missouri Fox Trotter breeding ranch. My work chronicles their journey of coping with life's many struggles and "coming of age" as well as their relationships with each other and the often portentous world around them.
It has always been a dream of mine to become a published author, and one day that just might come to pass. For now, however, I am young and improving. I've had some struggles with syntax and "awkward language" in my writing, but that is sorting itself out as I continue the thought provoking and heart wrenching process of delving into the world of my characters, one that I've been shaping for the past 4 years.
Of course, I occupy much of my time creating digital and traditional artwork, something that I see in my future as well. I enjoy working with graphite pencils and charcoal, but am open to other media as well. I owe much of my success to the artistic process, as drawing has only enhanced the world of my "Midnight Mustang Series" and made it much more vivid. Recently, I've acquired a Wacom Intuos tablet and am exploring a whole new realm of creation with it (Before my sketch titled "The Girl with the Tattoo on her Chin", everything digital was done with a mouse).
I became enthralled in the American West when I read the Phantom Stallion Series by Terri Farley many years ago, Nevada in particular. However, I have opened my eyes to the vast region and have developed a liking for the Dakotas, Montana, and other states. Perhaps my characters will venture further!
Unfortunately, there is a lot about American History that most people do not know and is not mentioned in school books. In my perspective, it is often taught in a very black and white fashion that does not delve into the complexity of the actual events. For instance, "Thanksgiving", which I refer to as ThanksTaking, is portrayed as a stereotypical culmination of pilgrims and Indians in harmony. In actuality, it was a time of great bloodshed and massacre.
I've always felt that the voices of the various American Indian Nations that resound all around us are ones that are important to listen to. All people can learn and appreciate the traditions, cultures, and languages. Truth, understanding, and respect. That's what I go by.
My personal connection stems from the fact that my great grandfather was Ojibwa, and after he passed on when I was very young, a desire to learn about the nation that he held so dear sparked in me. I carry him with me in everything that I do.
Also, my deep passion for all things equine lies at the heart of my efforts. Horses are like therapy, and these magnificent animals have taught me the meaning of life. A horse's eyes can read one's soul and their huge, floppy ears make them the best listeners of all!
"A horse is the projection of peoples' dreams about themselves - strong, powerful, beautiful - and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence." -Pam Brown
In addition, I create fan art for the Phantom Stallion Series and AMC's Hell on Wheels. Eddie Spears, who plays Joseph Black Moon in Hell on Wheels is a huge inspiration to me and a photo-reference for my character, Cameron. I had the opportunity to speak to him in a call-in podcast, and he gave me some advice that I will always keep in mind.
Being a very shy person, I treasure the friendships and connections I've formulated while having this very special expressive outlet. If I can support or help out another artist in any way, I certainly will try to!
Feel free to drop me a note, hit my tumblr ask box, or leave a comment on my Wordpress blog if you have a question, comment, or suggestion (I do not bite, I promise!). I love conversing and collaborating about everything and anything!
"Believe in yourself, anything is possible no matter who you are, or where you come from. Find your path and stay on it, if you want something bad enough, nothing can stop you." -Eddie Spears
Happy Trails to all! :)
www.midnightmustangseries.wordpress.com
# Comments
Comments: 481
We miss you on dA!Β Β Β
I know you've been super busy tho! Anytime, log on and say hi!Β Β
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Thank you so much for the watch dear! 
Hope youβre gonna enjoy my future works.
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You are so welcome! I'm really excited to see your future works! XD
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No problem!Β Β
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Β Yep...thnx for dat llama. I enjoyed it a lot!!
haha sry for the mysterious text! But literally, thanks!Β
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I'm so glad that a single llama brings you so much joy, my friend!Β Β
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Thanks a lot for the watch. I'm glad you're taking such an interest in my artwork
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Of course! You are so welcome!Β Β
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Thanks for being so kind to watch me. I hope you'll enjoy my future artwork
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Oh, of course! I'm glad to! I'm definitely excited to see what you've got coming!Β
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...thank you for the faves and the watch...Β
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You are so welcome! I am absolutely taken with your drawings and unique style... I can't wait to see more!Β Β
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Thanks for the generous faves! Means a lot, friend! Β Β
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Β Hello. I don't know if you remember, but I was offering free art a year or so ago, and I never ended up doing any of it. I just wanted to apologize for that. I started college after I offered to do the art, and I just didn't have time. Sorry. :/
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Hi there!
Oh, that's totally fine! It's all good! I understand your situation...real life gets in the way, huh?Β
I hope everything is going well for you!Β
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Thanks for adding my stock of a western wagon without a tarp to your favorites.
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Oh, You are so welcome! XD
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Thanks so much for adding my stock photo of a "Decorative Western Stage Coach" to your favorites.
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'Welcome! XDΒ
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DUDEEEEE DID U HEAR? TERRI MADE A NEW PS BOOK FOR JUST SAM JAKE Β NOT THE HAWAII SERIES
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OMG!!!! Are you serious!?!?Β Β
THIS IS AWESMAZING!!!! How'd you find out about it?Β
(Sorry that I didn't reply earlier...I haven't been on DA in about a week, lol)
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the websITE
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Ahh, gotcha. I'll have to check it out!
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Wow...........*collapses onto bed*
Thanks so much for the watch!Β
And *peers around, then whispers* I like that series too.....anything horses XD
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You are SO welcome! I'll have to check out your gallery! XD
Yeah, it's awesome! I agree..anything with horses!Β
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Yes! Ikr? And thanks, have fun with it XD
And thanks for all the faves.....wow
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Totally!
Oh, it's no trouble at all! You have such a wonderfully balanced gallery..full of beautiful drawings, literature, and photography!Β
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Why, thanks!
I had never thought of it that way before.....
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You are welcome!!!Β Β
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Hi there!Β Β
You are so welcome!Β
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thanks so much for the fav! ~ I hope you like my other drawings!Β Β
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You're welcome! Yeah, I'll have to check out your gallery more!
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You are so very welcome!
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You are so so welcome!Β Β
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I've been SUPER busy! *Sighs* But, I'm tryin' to make some time!
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LOL that's okay! Can't wait to see more of your stuff!Β
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