John Beheler is a enrolled member of the Yankton Sioux Tribe: Ihanktonwan Dakota Oyate with lineage to White Swan. His Grandfather was HankFogg of the Hunkpati Oyate at Ft. Thompson, SD
In his work as both a graphic artist and illustrator, John incorporates traditional and contemporary subject matter into his work that is rooted in Native American spirituality. Beheler has said that the raw talent of his region has gone south due to the need for arts instruction. Shares John, “As an artist, my paintings have always allowed for storytelling and teaching but authoring a book can allow for painting a picture in words.
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