The West Old & New December Vol. II Issue XII | Page 5

“I chose to characterize a Northern Plains family in the contemporary ledger style. The family is held together by each
other’s hands. Holding hands makes the family unified and strong with their culture. With the new addition of a baby
boy they are a happy also thriving family. Today numerous Indian families are torn apart and no longer have any
knowledge of their culture. This original ledger is dedicated to all the Indian Families.” John Pepion
To the left is “Wolf Trail Does the Sneak Up”
Ink and color pencil on 1889 antique ledger paper by John Pepion

Visit John Pepion’s website at :
http://www.pepionledgerart.com/

To the left is a photograph of the artist at work in his studio.

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