Chief Dan George
BW Portrait, Chief Dan George, Graphite on Coquille drawing paper..cold press
Graphite from 2H to 9B and Charcoal..Coquille paper is the paper I usually use for my work…It has a stiple surface and takes graphite very well…. Chief Dan George has been Featured in
The Eyes Have It
Fan Frenzy
The Elderly
Who Needs Color For Beauty
1 0n 1 Fine Art of Portraiture
Spirit of Native America
Wild West Show
Imaginative Realism
Mature Men
Black in Back
!st Place Avadar Challenge ..Placed on Home Page
I did this piece about 23 years ago
Chief Dan George was born in 1899, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. and died in 1981 in the same place. He was chief of the Squamish Bandof Burrard inlet, British Columbia from 1951 to 1963. Besides television and the movies, he was also a successful Canadian stage actor. He was a successful poet. Wrote two books of poetry. My Heart Soars 1974, and My Spirit Soars in 1982. He was in several movies such as Little Big Man where he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor 1970. He Always insisted on playing “good” First Nation characters. Until 1959 (when he was 60 years old,) he worked as a longshoreman, logger and itinerant musician. He was awarded the O.C. (Officer of the Order of Canada) in 1971 for his services to Canada. He has a public school named after him in Toronto, Ontario and he is commemorated on one of a set of postage stampls ussued in 2008.
This portrait was on “Home Page”
Chief Dan George belongs to the following groups:
# 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE , 1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture , Back In Black ( sorry~NO PHOTOGRAPHY), Descriptions, Dimensions, Dirty Filthy Art: Charcoal, FEATURED ONLY, Fine Arts, First Things, Graphite Pencil Artists, Mature Men, Out of the Past, Pencil Drawing (2 per 24 hrs), Pets and People, Realist Traditional Art and Solo Exhibition Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints and Framed Prints

Patricia Anne ...
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou for the Feature
Colombe Cambo...
Absolutely stunning!
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
thats magic, wow, i’m only the 4th to comments in 4 days, i see some endless comment list for some worthless works sometimes, how come, this is wonderfullllllll very very great job on that old man photo,i hard to have time and passion for all those details and srinks,
magnificent=)))))))))))this must be featured from redbubble it self
cdcantrell
very nicely done
Blended
Wonderful drawing. This man was always my favorite in movies and shows.
Babbler
beautiful work
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou…I’m still laughing!
skyhorse
I remeber this lovely gentleman so well from the old westerns, this is a truly magnificent likeness, you should be very proud !!!
conniecrayon
Massive congrats on becoming group avatar ..a worthy winner ….all your portraits are lovely (O:
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou
Tasha Eliassen
great detail
sowmya kapula
Excellent work margaret
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou!
twinravens
Hail to the Chief! Chi Miigwetch for the beauty work!
KazM
First winning the Pencil Drawing Group – Avatar Challenge
Then the Home Page Feature
Next the world!
Bravo!
Great to see you getting such well deserved recognition
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou
Dave Moilanen
The first thing that came to my mind when I saw this was The Outlaw Josey Wales. Very beautiful work! Congrats on the home page feature!
CapturedByKylie
Congratulations on the home page feature (March 29th 2009)
Stephen Thomas
Great portrait of this great actor!
Joanne Bradley
Fantastic drawing and so real to life! A wonderful character portrait of a very dignified man! Congrats on the homepage feature!
Matt Bottos
Amazing Portrait work! Congrats on the home page feature!
Christian Zammit
WELL DONE for featuring on the redbubble homepage.
your work is really great
Christian Zammit
micmac
INCREDABLE DRAWING…CONGRATS ON HOME PAGE!!!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou
Al Bourassa
Great work!! My brother-in-law was one of the cavalry extras in “Little Big Man”. I really enjoyed Chief Dan George in “The Outlaw Josey Wales” with Clint Eastwood. He was hysterical!
L K Southward
amazing!! you’ve mastered the portrait!
DJ LeMay
You’ve captured both the power and the tenderness of this Great Chief! Spectacular work of art! Congratulations on your well-deserved homepage feature!
Larry Butterworth
powerful work, an amazing capture of a complex face, congrats on the homepage
gabbielizzie
i love this art peice you have done,very nice capture of expression
Margaret Harris
Thankyou everyone for your wonderful comments on my portrait of Chief Dan George and for the Feature…Thankyou Redbubble !!
Heyman Dude
he also totally made the movie “the outlaw josie Wales” watchable.
Milos Markovic
Bravo Margaret !
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Milos
Graeme Pettit ...
Margaret, this work is stunning – so much character caught – beautiful
KarDanCreations
Amazing work !! Congrats on the homepage feature…very well deserved.
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou so much!
LizVengeance
AMAZING!
I thought this was a photo until I read the description!
home page is more than well deserved :D
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou
atomikboy
Awesome.
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou
Lensman2008
You have captured the free spirit of a native of Canada. I have seen him in at least one movie, so I remember his face and features.
This is an instant favorite.
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou so much for your compliments…I live in Canada but my mother was from England
shanghaiwu
BRILLIANT on the HOMEPAGE of REDBUBBLE
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou for your compliment
Kirsten Glenwr...
Your patient treatment of all the hair going in different directions is just amazing.
Lovely work!
Margaret Harris replied
Ya hair can be difficult and time consuming …Thankyou for your compliment.
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding ;
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou so much Scott for your compliments.
Mindy McGregor
Fabulous work!
Margaret Harris
Thankyou Mindy
TwistedFate
powerful image!
Tanz25
I’M SOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU MOM!!!! YOU’RE AMAZING!!!! LOVE YOU!!! TANYA XXXOOO
Per Ove Sleen
Amazing…I love it….
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou
Caroline Evans...
wonderfull portrait of a great man!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Caroline for all your wonderful compliments !
Peter Lessey
Just amazing work. I really like this.
Very well done. – Peter
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Peter for your compliment!
Dawnsky2
Fantastic work! You have captured the very spirit of the Native Americans in this image,,! Absolutely Perfect work,, welcome to the group :))
Margaret Harris
Thankyou for your compliment Dawnsky 2
Margaret Harris
Thankyou for “Home Page”
Estelle O'Brien
Wonderful work
munggo2
Superb
Simon Aberle
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou for the “Feature” 1 on 1 Fine Art of Portraiture!....Thankyou Simone!
Rachelle Dyer
Incredible work!
i love the detail and highlights….just beautiful!
Margaret Harris
Thankyou Rachelle for the compliment….this piece was a challenge.
SHRyan
I love him, such a kind and wise old man he looks, congrats on the feature, well deserved,xxxSandy
Margaret Harris replied
What a wonderful complliment…thankyou Sandy ! xxx
dawndavies
Congratulations, your image has been


Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou for the “Feature” Spirit of the Native American !!!
Dawnsky2
Congrats on your feature :)
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou so much!
LoneAngel
congrats on the feature .. well deserved
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou very much!
Dawnsky2
you’re very welcome :)
from Dawn and Laura :)
Les Smutz
Fabulous!!! Loved him in The Outlaw Josie Wales
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Les
George Gantt
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou for the “Feature” Wild West Show!!
photosbyflood
Boy I can really appreciate the time and work that went into this drawing. I took a few drawing courses in college and it really made me realize how much time and effort goes into creating something like this. This is excellent!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou!
Bob Hall
Wonder likeness Margaret. You’ve captured the chief’s essence remarkably well, congrats!!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Bob!
Anji Johnston
Superior portrait
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Anji
Larry Butterworth
awesome drawing
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Larry
Karen Tillotson
Exquisite work…well done…congrats on your features!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Karen
Noelene Davies
Fantastic Margaret.
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Noelene xx
Judith Hayes
You have captured the true essence of his soul Margaret. I had the great privilege of being in this elder’s presence several times at First Nation’s gatherings. Looking in his eyes was looking into the past, present and future all at one time. His voice was like a symphony of nature. When I sang to him, my soul was filled with so much emotion, I felt like I was no longer in my body, but off in some other amazing sphere. Your portrait of this honorable man has started my day off in a glorius mood. Thanks!
Margaret Harris
Wow what a great experience..He’s been gone for quite some time now…For some reason I thought you were younger. He was a Canadian you know I was surprised when I read that about him..yes he was truly a great man and a good one…I’m glad my work made your day …take care xx
Kat36
You are a very talented woman Margaret, congrats on all your features, and thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us!
Margaret Harris replied
Well the pleasure is all mine…thankyou very much and thankyou for sharing your beautiful photography with me…I don’t get to see these kind of things where I live…but love animals…The first thing I started drawing when I was a child were horses…I love horses…haven’t done to many lately though…by the way I do commissions if you want the boys done…Thankyou Kat xx
Pam Hunt-Bromf...
There is so much to say of your work Margaret. Just amazing what you produce. So much talent.
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Pam..your comments mean a lot to me!
T. Wall ~Throu...
Stunning work, you should be proud!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou for your compliment :)
Ashlee Maegan
Again, but you’re awesome!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou for the “Feature” Fine Art of Portraiture !!
roseart
Congrat’s on your feature! Beautiful piece of art!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou so much :))
Hemalata
Absolutely superb work, Margaret!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Hemalata :)
Raven SiJohn
Very good likeness.
Margaret Harris
Thankyou very much !
coppertrees
Congratulations on being Featured in Back In Black this is great work..
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou very much!
coppertrees
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou for the “Feature” Back in Black !!
LINDA JONES
just beautiful!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou so very much Linda :)
Gillian Ussher
Holy god this is INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Gillian!
tego53
What a great drawing. I loved Chief Dan George!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou very much Tego53 !
Dayonda
the Large version comes up for me just fine!! What excellent work!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou for your great compliment it is soo appreciated !! :0)
Finbarr Reilly 16 days ago
Awesome B/W portrait Margaret,
Margaret Harris replied 16 days ago
Thankyou Finobub..!
SNAPPYDAVE 8 days ago
a true ancient warrior
Margaret Harris replied 8 days ago
Thankyou Dave :0)
BarbBarcikKeith 2 days ago
Flawless work!
Margaret Harris replied 2 days ago
Thankyou Barb :0)