Jicarilla Apache Girl

Karen  Tillotson

Jicarilla Apache Girl

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Back in the 80’s when I lived in a suburb of Vancouver BC, I did a series of drawings for a long distance truck driver who had a real love for what he called “cowboy art” and the history of the native tribes of North America. It piqued my interest as well at the time I must admit.
This little girl I drew from a very old photo…a Jingle Dancer I believe she was.
Starting in 1880, the Jicarilla Apaches started negotiations for a reservation, and though promises were made by the federal government, the Jicarilla Apaches didn’t have a reservation of their own until Feb. 11, 1887. President Grover Cleaveland gave the executive order.
The Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation is located within two northern New Mexico counties: Rio Arriba County and Sandoval County
The reservation has a land area of 3,532.864 km² (1,364.046 sq mi) and had a population of 2,755 as of the 2000 census. Its capital is Dulce which comprises over 95 percent of the reservation’s population, near the extreme north end.
As a point of interest, the Jicarilla Band of Apache were the single band that refused to cooperate with the United States military in trying to locate Geronimo.

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Jicarilla Apache Girl by Karen  Tillotson
Jicarilla Apache Girl by Karen  Tillotson
  • nadine henley

    nadine henley

    wow – karen a woman of many talents! this is a beautiful drawing

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks… =)

  • Lynne Haselden

    Lynne Haselden

    Wow! Clever girl! :)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Lynne. =)

  • DuboisDigital

    DuboisDigital

    Beautifil piece of artwork Karen…I think that you have really brought this portrait to life.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    wow…that’s so kind of you to say…thank you.

  • Sharon K. Shubert

    Sharon K. Shubert

    Awesome work Karen! I think you should draw more! :)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Oh Sharon…thank you very much…I wish I could. I believe those days are over.

  • EstherJohnson

    EstherJohnson

    Ver nice, Karen!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    thanks Esther!

  • Maureen Maliha

    Maureen Maliha

    Karen….... you’ve been holding out.
    This is fabulous, beautiful, pretty, gorgeous, amazing….
    I’m impressed.
    Hugs, sis
    xoxox

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Hey Sis…how’d your special dinner go? So glad you like this…big hugs back atcha. xoxox

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    You have such a beautiful talent
    xx

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    that’s very kind of you…thank you Angel.

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Darling Karen … you continue to astonish and amaze with your extraordinary talents!!!!! What a magnificent image!!! Beautiful!!!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Sweetie…I’m blushing to be honest at your lovely comments . I hesitated to upload this…it’s been a very very long time since I was able to comfortably hold a pencil in my hand. This is very old stuff but I’m sure glad you like it. =D

  • Tara  Turner

    Tara Turner

    beautiful Karen…...what a great artist you are :)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    That’s very kind of you to say Tara,,,thank you so much. xo

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    This is awesome !! great work Karen, and a really interesting history too

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks very much Trudi!

  • arvyart

    arvyart

    Fantastic drawing, Karen! Wow! How many talents you do have… The description is very helpful to gain some understanding of the artwork. Awesome! :)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    You’re very kind Arvy…thank you so much…and I’m honoured by the fave on this one. Much appreciated dear friend!

  • Larry Trupp

    Larry Trupp

    Wonderful work Karen, I commend you on your talent here…way to go

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you very much my friend for your wonderfully kind comment!

  • Evita

    Evita

    Wonderful work !!! :D

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    You kind comment is much appreciated…thank you so much for the fave as well…I’m honoured! =D

  • Donna Ridgway

    Donna Ridgway

    Wonderful drawing!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks Donna…I’m really grateful for your great comments always!

  • Nancy Stafford

    Nancy Stafford

    Karen, my boyfriend that I went with while i was in college was an Apache
    He was adopted as a young boy. from the reservation.
    when i saw this drawing and the writting it took me back in time.
    thank you for sharing … N

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Hi Nancy, thank you so much for sharing your personal experience and how this image/narrative resurrected some memories. I’m sure your boyfriend had much history to share with you…and much of it would have been painful I’m sure. Those were very difficult times…and even in present day..some of the most troubling issues still seem to have a life….for all aboriginal peoples.
    And oh my goodness…thank you so much for the feature…wow!!! I’m truly stunned!

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt

    Amazing artwork…you are truly talented…interesting how we get our inspiration…love the story!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    That’s very kind of you. Thanks so much for the visit and such wonderful comments! x

  • Margaret Harris

    Margaret Harris

    Beautiful drawing Karen :)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Margaret. =D

  • Nori Bucci

    Nori Bucci

    Wow!....really beautiful drawing Karen!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so very much Nori….you are such a wonderful artist….wow – I’m thrilled to bits you have favorited this one!!!!

  • RJP061462

    RJP061462

    beautiful work

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    My goodness Reed…thank you so much. Your artwork is fabulous, I’m honored by your visit & comments…=D

  • Finbarr Reilly

    Finbarr Reilly

    Excellent artwork Karen a fantastic piece, Congratulations on your feature well done an instant fave. ;)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Wow Fino…thanks so much for your wonderful comments and the fave!!!! So awesome…much appreciated!

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Wonderful Karen brilliant work

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks very very much Tina. =)

  • Nature's Realm

    Nature's Realm

    Karen, this is exceptional. Did not know you were a traditional artist. – Dennis

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Dennis, for your wonderfully supportive comments! Thanks bunches for your visit, encouragement …and wow…the fave!!!

  • Hidemi Tada

    Hidemi Tada

    Wonderful drawing Karen.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so very much Hedemi…I am in absolute awe of your artistic skill so I’m truly honoured that you’ve taken the time to visit & leave this wonderfully kind comment.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    just beautiful Karen :)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks bunches for your kind comment, my friend. =)

  • Ted Byrne

    Ted Byrne

    There’s a reason we call an image magical Karen. What’s the reason? Well if you look in the book of art critiques under magical... I suspect you’ll find this image.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Wow Ted, that’s one of the nicest things anyone has ever said…you’re a true gem…thank you so very much. =)

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    This is beautiful Karen! Your talent knows no ends! :)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Aw, Vicki, that’s so kind of you to say that…thanks sister. xo

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Wow Karen, you are a woman of many talents, this is a stunning drawing :))

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Aw, thank you so much Trish. That’s very kind of you to say. (Believe me though when I say cooking is not one of them…haha)

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Lol, isn’t that what jars of instant pasta sauce are for :)))

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Precisely but only if I absolutely have to…(I’m fortunate to have a hubby that loves to cook, is very good at it... and actually prefers that I don’t…LMAO!)

  • Peter  Lessey

    Peter Lessey

    Awesome work Karen, you talents in the arts have no bounds my friend. I love this image, there is so detail and the quality well just outstanding.
    Great work my friend. – Peter

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    You are so very kind Peter…thank you my friend for your wonderful comments….and I sincerely appreciate your adding this to your favourites. =)

  • DalunE Khoang

    DalunE Khoang

    This is awesome work ,Karen.Very intriquing.Just beautiful.Great blending.She’s even so adorable.Even though she was going through the hard history with her tribe and family.I like the background history behind it also.Thank you for sharing that.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so very much for your wonderful comments. I’m immensely pleased that you like this drawing & the historical account. =)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you my friend.

  • valzart

    valzart

    wowee! beautiful drawing sweetheART brilliant work ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you dear Val. xo

  • canonman99

    canonman99

    Superb rendition,great piece

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so much, you’re very kind!

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    This is fabulous Karen!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so much Barbara…

  • Dyle Warren

    Dyle Warren

    Wonderful drawing Karen and fascinating write-up! Did you draw it on canvas or add the texture later? Super work! .

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so much for your wonderful comments Dyle. No texture was added to this drawing – it is as it is….but quite honestly, I don’t recall the type of paper used at the time when I drew this (too long ago)...it had quite a unique grain though, which I liked very much.

  • LeilaniMelayna

    LeilaniMelayna

    Beautiful representation & such a significant historical & literary piece!

    Smiles Leilani

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you once again for your thoughtful comments Leilani and the fave (and watchlist!!)...it’s kind of nice that I could sneak one of my old drawings in amidst my photos and have it so well received – comments such as yours are much appreciated!!! Cheers!

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    this is simply superb Karen, i’m so taken with it… i luv her ;) x

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    My goodness, Karin, thank you so much!!! And I’m truly honoured you have added this to your favourites! =D

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    Karen i would love to see more of our drawings, just fantastic :) I’m really impressed! :)

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    i am in awe of this….you have a real gift…her spirit shines through in this….

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    You’re very kind Jan…thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  • LINDA JONES

    LINDA JONES

    love this piece Karen

  • Sylvia Gonzales

    Sylvia Gonzales

    What a beautiful Drawing, my Boyfriend & I have friends in Dulce, I’m sure this Beautiful little girl was a relative of theirs!! Awesome Work Karen!!! : ) Peace, Syl

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  • nishagandhi

    nishagandhi

    great!!

  • Nigdaw

    Nigdaw

    A great picture. Do you still draw, you have a real talent.

  • Gilly1

    Gilly1

    great drawing, you do have great drawing talent!

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