Navajo Woman...Long Walk Home...

Susan Bergstrom

Navajo Woman...Long Walk Home...

I loved this image when I first asked the original RB artist of the photograph… because it represented to me the journey or that the “Native American Woman” has had to live with (not always by choice) through the generations.

I love the Southwest, I live in the desert of Nevada and I see beauty everywhere I turn…I started my “Native American Woman Series” to further project my vision of this culture and people. My studio is located in Mesquite, Nevada…I have been teaching painting and drawing for over 30 years.

Original Pastel and Prismacolor Pencil drawing.
This drawing was composed from fellow RB artist/photographer Aneta Adamkiewicz original photo, “Navajo Woman”
...I contacted her to see if I might reproduce in a drawing for my Native American Woman Series. This is my rendition…

This piece is composed on artist cardstock weight, low tooth paper. I prefer a minimal tooth paper so I have the blending ability. Sprayed with a final professional protective fixitive.

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Navajo Woman...Long Walk Home... by Susan Bergstrom
Navajo Woman...Long Walk Home... by Susan Bergstrom
  • navybrat

    navybrat

    excellent as always!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much… tried to post original photograph but could not make it work???

  • Romo

    Romo

    Fantastic:)

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks Robin…long time incoming!..I asked about doing this months ago!

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Beautiful work, Susan! You are a magnificent artist!!!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks Barbara…just and old lady drawing another old lady!!LOL

  • Jim Phillips

    Jim Phillips

    Fantastic lighting, excellent composition. Wonderful work of art Susan.

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks Jim…good to hear from you!

  • richardredhawk

    richardredhawk

    excellent work

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thank you so much…it was a pleasure to draw.

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    Beautiful strong colors. excellent definition, love the costume. the path makes it

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thank you…It was nice getting back with the pastels and pencils…it is all in how hard you press…

  • Aneta Adamkiewicz

    Aneta Adamkiewicz

    wow, Susan that looks really great!!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks Aneta I am glad you like it…it will still probably become a painting too someday…

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    susan….this really stirs the emotions within me…..you have such a gift for capturing the essence of a person and their situation…i wish i could find better words to describe how your work touches me…..this is beautiful….

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thank you so much my friend on the mountain…I changed everything but the color of her dress as I kept seeing the women out here who walk from the Res. into town, and they won’t take a ride from you even if you ask…even the old women. I was going to call it “My New Socks” as I just loved the stripped sock she has on…Thank you so much again…

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    many congrats on making the feature page, its abeautiful picture,dawn

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thank you so much Dawn! I appreciate your comments.

  • Hidemi Tada

    Hidemi Tada

    very impressed work Susan.

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thank you Hidemi…now and again another one comes out!

  • Luke Luther

    Luke Luther

    adding this one to my list of soon-to-be purchases.

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much…I have an affinity for these Native American Women…

  • fullcirclemandalas

    fullcirclemand...

    This picture speaks to me… I will have to go meditate and ask why it is that the image of this woman walking away touches my heart – it is truly beautiful:)

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    You are the second person to tell me that this work affected them this way…one of my art students was very moved by this woman. Thank you so much again for viewing my work and the Favorite on her…

  • Sassafras

    Sassafras

    This took my breath away as soon as I saw it. The tears formed as well. Seems as if I ‘know her’. ?? Beautiful artwork—love the texture of the road , the colors of her coat and the golden light of the background.
    Walk in beauty,
    Sassafras

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thank you so much for viewing my work and all of the “favorites”...this means a great deal to me when my art affects someone so strongly…I truly appreciate your finding such a connection to my work!

  • AUDEANYES

    AUDEANYES

    very very well deserved my dear

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks…I just saw the results! I am so pleased!

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    beautiful, sad, lonely, the colours add to the mood, a magnificent piece Susan :)

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thank you so much for viewing and your comment Dawn..I appreciate it!

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    how awesome is this, love it, such a feel this has,well doen,dawnx

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thank you so much Dawn..!!! Thanks foe viewing and commenting…I always appreciate it!

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    Excellent! Very, very good work!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks… it is from another RB’ers photo..I asked for permission to reproduce in Pastel and I was so pleased with the results! Thanks for stopping by and commenting and I see a watchlist!!! Cool!

  • JuliaWright

    JuliaWright

    Beautiful as always!!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thank you again for browsing my gallery and finding one you like!

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    the posture says so much, such humility and wisdom, absolutely gorgeous work

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thank you so much for viewing and your thoughtful observation!

  • Jo Hoden "C'est la Vie"

    Jo Hoden "C'...

    Love this Susan:0)

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    thanks…it was from a fellow RB’ers photograph…a claboration so to say

  • blondiegirl

    blondiegirl

    it is a wonderful piece of art Susan, beautiful work!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much for viewing Selina! I appreciate it!

  • TWindDancer

    TWindDancer

    Superb

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thank you! I appreciate your viewing my work!

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Congratulations on your TOP 10 challenge win, nice going!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    I love at least getting into the top ten…means some one is looking!!! Thanks Mary!

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer


    Please sugmit this work to the group NOW so that it may be featured! Thanks!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much! Always an Honor!!!

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Beautiful…absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much! As of this morning now back from my trip I am 27 pages behind…so forgive me if I do not get to all of your new posts and thanks as always for commenting!

  • BigD

    BigD

    Congratulations you have been featured in Rural Around The Globe. BigD

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much BigD…I am 27 pages behind just getting in from 5 days away from RB…forgive me if I don’t get to all of your new posts..and as always I appreciate the feature!

  • Arek Rainczuk

    Arek Rainczuk

    Congrats on the feature!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much! I appreciate it!

  • ISMAIL ALAOUI ABDALLAOUI

    ISMAIL ALAOUI ...

    this is really amazing with a very unique feeling
    becausei most of the time walk like that alone for so many kilometers!!!
    awsome work

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks! I truly appreciate your viewing and commenting on my work!

  • Bellavista2

    Bellavista2

    The colours are brilliant and the capture of character, just superb…’Wow!” Love your work:-}xoxox

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much my dear…I see I am 27 pages behind in new listings and comments because of being away 5 days from RB…and so I ask your forgiveness if I don’t get to all of your new work…and as always thanks for viewing and commenting on my work!

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Congratulations! This work has being Featured in the...
    First Things Group

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much…I am always honored!

  • PhotosEcosse

    PhotosEcosse

    I am left speechless with this amazing work of ART !!!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much for viewing and your awesome compliment!

  • Richard George

    Richard George

    Elegant and respectful. Speaks volumes… Excellent work!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    ...Then I accomplished my mission!...thanks Richard, I appreciate your viewing and comment!

  • Maureen Bloesch

    Maureen Bloesch

    awesome work!!!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks…I am flattered at all of your attention!

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