Framed Limited Edition Print - Canadian Sunrise by Leo Sweetpea Neilson in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Limited Edition
Photo Lithograph / 500
xxxx
9 x 12
Sweet Pea
aka Woodland Artist Leo Neilson
Sweetpea (Leo Neilson) is an Ojibway from Peguis, Manitoba. His mother was from "The Golden Gate of St. Peters" reserve and it was she who gave him the name nickname when he was a little boy. The name stuck, even when they later moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Leo was strongly influenced by the artistry of Benjiman Chee Chee. It was through the efforts of Garry Meeches, another Ojibway artist, that Sweetpea began painting and creating his own free and open style, accomplished by the use of acrylic paint, a sponge and a brush.
Sweetpea's first International showing was held in Pasedena, California in March of xxxx and resulted in the majority of his exhibited works being sold out within three days. A subsequent show in Denver, Colorado, sponsored by the Indian Arts and Crafts Association met with similar success.