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.
Jicarilla Apache Girl belongs to the following groups:
Ethnic Art and ImageWriting (2/24) Available for sale asMatted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

nadine henley
wow – karen a woman of many talents! this is a beautiful drawing
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks… =)
Lynne Haselden
Wow! Clever girl! :)
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you Lynne. =)
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
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
Ver nice, Karen!
Karen Tillotson replied
thanks Esther!
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
You have such a beautiful talent
xx
Karen Tillotson replied
that’s very kind of you…thank you Angel.
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
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
This is awesome !! great work Karen, and a really interesting history too
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks very much Trudi!
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
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
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
Wonderful drawing!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks Donna…I’m really grateful for your great comments always!
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
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
Beautiful drawing Karen :)
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you Margaret. =D
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
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
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
Wonderful Karen brilliant work
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks very very much Tina. =)
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
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
just beautiful Karen :)
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks bunches for your kind comment, my friend. =)
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
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
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
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
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
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
lovely work
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you my friend.
valzart
wowee! beautiful drawing sweetheART brilliant work ;} happy hippy hugglez
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you dear Val. xo
canonman99
Superb rendition,great piece
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you so much, you’re very kind!
Barbara Brown
This is fabulous Karen!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you so much Barbara…
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
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
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
Karen i would love to see more of our drawings, just fantastic :) I’m really impressed! :)
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
love this piece Karen
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
great!!
Nigdaw
A great picture. Do you still draw, you have a real talent.
Gilly1
great drawing, you do have great drawing talent!