Image Description: Hexagonal canvas painting of stylized bison in gray, black, and blue tones.

About the Artist: As a self-taught artist, Bryan Bortnem's work is inspired by his deep appreciation for wildlife, the early native peoples of this area, and the great outdoors. An accomplished gold and silversmith, each piece he designs is hand cut and fabricated. From hand-crafted jewelry to ledger-style painting to native-stone sculpture - Bryan continues to create unique art in numerous mediums that is collected and sold in various shops and museums across the Upper Great Plains.