100 Years of Shonto        A historical gem in the heart of the Navajo Reservation in Northern Arizona.

  The Present  
   LIZ WHITETHORNE-BENALLY


 

Interview by Deidra, Maurita & Aurealia

 

How many years have you been an artist?

40 years    

What inspired you to become an artist?

Cly~Great Grandfather, Grandmother and mother were all weavers.    

What kind of art do you make?

New trends (Contemporary)  and Navajo Folk Art...Art without borders.   

How much time a day do you spend making your art?

6 hours a day.

What is your favorite hobby?

Anything that can be assembled

When did you start drawing?

When I was five years old.

How much do you usually sell your paintings for?

From $10.00 to $3,000.

Where do you sell your paintings?

Indian Markets, Art Shows, Museums and Galleries.

How many years have you lived in Shonto?

36 Years.

 

 

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