Diné [Navajo], Andy Van Tsinajinnie,‎ Untitle Painting

I have been a collector of Native American Indian Art for over 20 years and ANDY TSINAJINNIE is a collectable piece. Diné of the Navajo Nation painter Artist Andrew Van Tsihnahjinnie is recognized as one of the finest of 20th Century Navajo artists. Andrew Van Tsihnahjinnie was one of the most versatile of all Southwestern Indian artists. He went through many moods, solidifying a style momentarily then turning to something new and utterly different. His subject matter stayed faithful to his heritage even as his style changed. He was chameleon-like in his ability to change and adapt. Tsihnahjinnie's best work is his portrayal of Navajo life and ceremonies. He is known for his attention to detail in paintings. Over the period of his career, Tsihnahjinnie signed his name in several spellings. He attended school in Santa Fe and became a student of Dorothy Dunn at the Santa Fe Indian School. He was an avid student and was known to have stayed in the studio painting until forced to return to the dormitory. Following his graduation, he went to work as an illustrator for the Indian Service