Paula
Stahl is a native of Tucker County, West Virginia and has been
commissioning her art work for the last 20 years, much of
her work represents her Native American ancestry and the rich
traditions and wonderful stories passed along to her through
her family, from generation to generation.
Paula is a 1990 graduate of Davis & Elkins College at
Elkins, West Virginia with a BA in Art with a specialisation in
Education along with minors in Religion and Communication.
She
graduated Magna Cum Laud
"Inside and Out" is an original work belonging to the private
collection of Mr & Mrs John Johnson of WV.
"Native American
Girl"
Paula is foremost a portrait artist. Her experience
includes silk screen art, logo design and a variety of
commissioned work, but her first love has always been
portraits. See the portrait page for samples and more
information.
Paula grew up hearing and being taught Native American
culture.Her
artwork now reflects that heritage.Through her "Native American" work Paula strives to portray and share
the authentic Native American culture which is sometimes
a stark contrast to the artificial stereotyped image which has been
established over the years..
Native American work can
be commissioned from the artist, who
is also available for oral history presentations and
story telling,
Paula
is especially delighted to share this with school
children. It was through storytelling that the Native
American people educated their young on spirituality,
morals, history and many other aspects of life.
We invite you
to browse the site, and view the portraits, art work, and Native American
pieces that Paula has to offer.
