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Oklahoma Traditional Style with mostly earth tones. He would begin with a sketch that would then be transferred to the board that would be painted on. He was very knowledgeable of Comanche history and culture, and his primary concern was in conveying the beauty of Comanche culture and identity, as well as that of the other tribes he depicted in his art. It is known that he was familiar with other Comanche artists as well, specifically Leonard Riddles (Black Moon Riddles), Bill Poafpybitty, Rance Hood, and Weckeah Bradley, and would invite them over frequently to discuss their art. He sometimes made cartoons as well and knew how to integrate comedy into his work as well.
211:, Jereaux, Sue, Edmond, Joycetta, Timothy, Sonia, Joseph and Calvert) who were all raised under Christian values. He worked many jobs throughout his life and pursued his art on the side. Throughout his life, Nevaquaya worked as a teacher, Methodist lay minister, dancer, composer, singer, historian, painter, and Native American flautist. His devotion to his art greatly influenced the artistic pursuits of his children as well, and his sons have all become accomplished flutist, painters, or dancers.
321:, and for the Comanche it was historically used in solo performances for courting by men. As these traditional courting rituals became less practiced however, the role of the courting flute began to wane and Indigenous musicians like Nevaquaya were essential to revitalizing it and popularizing the instrument again in a modern way for the Comanche people. He called this “a modern courting song style” which allowed a musician to improvise while not breaking from the “aesthetic parameters of
310:. He first heard flute music when he was seven years old and found his first flute inside a trunk which he purchased from a pawn shop in his early teens. Growing up, Nevaquaya was taught traditional Comanche crafts and developed an interest for the courting flute. As an adult, he learned to make his own flutes and play Comanche flute music. He became a renowned performing artist who could sing, dance, and compose music.
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Nevaquaya, who recognized his talent early on. He had no formal training and is considered a self-taught artist. He painted with
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Comanche flutes and play as well as compose contemporary Comanche flute music is considered to have saved the declining art from being lost completely. However, he said he considered himself a painter first, and painting was his primary art throughout his
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337:(1979). He lectured and taught workshops about his flute playing all over the country. He performed on television 25 times including “On the Road with Charles Kuralt” and “Good Morning America.”
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