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Dana Tiger
Dana Tiger has established herself as one of America’s leading contemporary artist. Dana was born in 1961 and is of Creek/Seminole and Cherokee descent. She is the daughter of Jerome and Peggy tiger and has a brother named Chris and a sister named Lisa. Dana’s father was a nationally claimed artist until he died of an accidental self inflicted gunshot wound to the head in 1967, when Dana was only five. ... Dana was married to Donnie Blair in 1992. ... They live in a log cabin studio in the country near Tahlequah, Oklahoma right in the heart of the Cherokee Nation (Dana Tiger, “Biography,” http://www. ...
Dana was raised by her mother and her uncle, Johnny Tiger Jr. ... Although Jerome Tiger died when Dana was only five, he was a prolific legacy. Dana’s Uncle Johnny recognized her talent early, and served as a mentor and tutor. Her mother Peggy also gave Dana a lot of guidance. ... In 1985 at age twenty-four, Dana began her full time career as an artist. Since then, her one-woman shows have been sellouts (Dana Tiger, “Biography,” http://www. ...
Dana is a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. ... Dana’s work continually reflects her involvement with her community. I believe that she has held a strong status in her community with all of the support she has done and I think that it will progress into the future (Dana Tiger, “Biography,” http://www.
Approximate Word count = 1071
Approximate Pages = 4.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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