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My name is Tristen Jenni, I am Nehiyaw from Chakastaypasin First Nation, I currently work as a tattoo artist that specializes in Bold colourful indigenous style pieces, in Edmonton, Alberta. In my spare time I do custom portraits and work with a variety of mediums. I am also the creator of the piece "Not Invisible" th
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About Me
My Background
My Inspiration
My Background
I am an Indigenous artist from Chakastaypasin band Saskatchewan. I am Plains and Woodland Cree. Art has always been a huge part of my life, from a young age I remember helping my father make regalia and my Kookum with making star blankets. We were always busy creating. I had been blessed to have my father share his knowledge about our cu
I am an Indigenous artist from Chakastaypasin band Saskatchewan. I am Plains and Woodland Cree. Art has always been a huge part of my life, from a young age I remember helping my father make regalia and my Kookum with making star blankets. We were always busy creating. I had been blessed to have my father share his knowledge about our culture. I am truly grateful for my parents and all that they've endured . My father was also always painting, sewing or making regalia along with my Kookum so that probably played a big part in inspiring me to be creative as well.
My Medium
My Inspiration
My Background
I use many different mediums, such as clay, sketching, water colour-painting, carving, beading, acrylics, tattooing and more. I explore with as many different mediums as possible and although I specialize in portrait work and tattooing, I find it empowering to find a new medium to excel with every chance I get!
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
I enjoy spending time in nature and love to experience my culture as I find inspiration there, as well as from life in general. There is always so much going on in peoples lives and I think they forget to stop and really take it in sometimes. When I experience those moments, whether from nature, life experiences, worldly challenges or a f
I enjoy spending time in nature and love to experience my culture as I find inspiration there, as well as from life in general. There is always so much going on in peoples lives and I think they forget to stop and really take it in sometimes. When I experience those moments, whether from nature, life experiences, worldly challenges or a force from within to just create, I take advantage of it and find or make time for myself to really stop. take it in and I let my hands express what my heart is feeling.