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merita salerno

It's just something i have always been compelled to do. It's in my soul and part of my being.

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What is your favorite type of art to create?

Right now it is the Native American interest. I live in a reservation and the Navajo people have such color and grace in their ceremonial garmets and dances. The two pictures I sent in were of a Navajo grandmother. The other is called the anguish referring to the pain native americans have endured and was done with a palate knife. I'm also inspired by the southwest.

Where do you find inspiration?

The southwest and Navajo indian .

What would you do with $25,000?

I really am not in need of much. Maybe new flooring. Give a bit away. Living where i live i am humble.

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