Alan's work incorporates a finish that was accidental, but which his creativity turned into a totally new look for Pueblo pottery: While polishing a pot, some grease dripped on it, unbeknownst to the potter. After firing, the result was an almost iridescent pattern of drips on white Zuni clay. The artist explains the effect is the result of a carbon trap.

Mark is a young jeweler (still at college!), who comes from an illustrious family of metal artists. His special style combines symbols of Navajo tradition with a contemporary, abstract look.

A fresh artist for Wright's, Jennifer creates both contemporary and traditional jewelry. These earrings are just a glimmer of the work she will showcase at the gallery in 2010.

A master jeweler, painter, teacher, leader, Roger works with glorious stones and sets them in the simplest of noble metal settings.

The colors sing in these earrings by Ted; the workmanship is as first-rate as the quality of the stones. These earrings are tailored, simple, and sophisticated - an artistic mix of tradition and modern sensibility. Wonderful tones and a great example of the current 'it" color of 2010.

With zen-like serenity and masterful technique, this pot by Dominique exemplifies how younger artists are expressing their heritage in new, beautiful ways - and creating new traditions as they do so.

The design world is world is a-buzz with the prediction of "new" colors for the coming year and decade. Prominently featured is turquoise, the age-old iconic stone of so many cultures, including our Natives'! Evoking a cloudless sky, turquoise is cheery, flattering to all, surprisingly neutral, and comes in a range of tones from pale to deep and saturated. There is nothing as complimentary as turquoise, close to the face! Styles in Native arts continue to evolve, with individual artists striving to expand boundaries, explore techniques and execute personal designs. Track our new items, and welcome the new decade of beauty!