Lynn Burnette / Spirit Rider Art
144 East 2nd Street

Oils on instant tea prepared with Watercolor Paper

www.spiritriderart.com

I was born on the Rosebud Indian Reservation north of Mission, S.D. My family belongs to the Sicangu band of the Lakota people.

Born into horses and cattle ranching, I became a working cowboy and later a rodeo cowboy. I have worked on cattle ranches in different parts of the west.

I was raised on a place that was without running water or electricity. Water had to be hauled in from a pump and the source of light was kerosene lamps. Wood stoves were used to heat the house and cook. At eight years old I could harness horses and drive a team to the creek bottom to cut trees then drag them home.

My Grandfather had a great influence on my life. He taught me to dance traditionally, about spirituality and about life in general. Most of my paintings are from history or stories my grandfather told me. I started sketching when I was very young. I sketched everything; horses, scenery, still life and tried sketching people. I started painting about 25 yrs ago. I created my own style of paintings, which are called �tea� paintings. This method of preparation provides a unique style that inspires me. I also paint on canvas with oils or acrylics and do bronze sculptures.