Cal Nez Designs

03/24/2026

PEOPLE OF THE WORLD!

🏀 NATIVE AMERICAN EXCELLENCE IN THE SWEET 16! 🏀
As the world turns, our people are standing tall on the biggest stage in college basketball. We have powerful representation still fighting in the NCAA March Madness Sweet 16.

From the veteran leadership on the sidelines to the young warriors on the court, let’s show them our support this weekend:

THE LEADERSHIP:
1. Kelvin Sampson (Lumbee Tribe): The veteran Head Coach of the #1 seed Houston Cougars. He has his team hunting for a National Championship and continues to show the world what Indigenous leadership looks like at the highest level.

THE MENS BRACKET:
2. Dylan Darling (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation): The starting point guard for St. John’s. He just hit a massive buzzer-beater to sink Kansas and send his team to the Sweet 16!

3. Dayton Forsythe (Chickasaw Nation): a standout freshman guard for the Oklahoma Sooners who is helping lead their tournament run.

THE WOMENS BRACKET:
4. Lexy Keys (Cherokee Nation): A veteran leader and defensive powerhouse for the Oklahoma Sooners. They are headed to the Sweet 16 after a huge win over Michigan State!

5. Amari DeBerry (Mohawk): Playing for the Maryland Terrapins. She was the hero this past weekend, hitting a clutch jumper in double-overtime to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16!
Our people are excelling everywhere! Please check your local listings for game times this Thursday and Friday to catch them in action.

03/11/2025

Here is my latest oil painting study, which is 47% complete. I anticipate the final piece to be 2 or 3 feet by 4 feet, whereas this study measures 20 x 24 inches. The Navajo people would journey to the Pacific Ocean prior to the US government's intervention, as ocean water held significant sacredness in Navajo ceremonies.

01/22/2025

CAL NEZ, the Navajo Artist
ANOTHER PAINTING COMPLETED AND INSTALLED:
CLIENT: Sage Memorial Hospital, Ganado, Arizona
4' x 4', Oil, hardboard

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12/10/2024

ANOTHER PAINTING INTO THE ARCHIVES:
Thank you to the Sage Memorial Hospital in Ganado, Arizona and Mr. Christian Bigwater.

This painting is 4' x 4' in oil painting. Soon to be displayed in the hospital to people to enjoy. Again thank you. https://calnezdesign.wixsite.com/calnez

10/28/2024

CAL NEZ, the Navajo Artist
Another logo completed for UCLA American Indian Culture and Research Journal. Thank you UCLA.

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09/02/2024

08/15/2024

Meeting another artist from a different time

07/25/2024

CAL NEZ, the Navajo Artist:

One of my designs on the Navajo Nation, Tsehootsooi Medical Center logo. This is an approved version of the original logo design.

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07/11/2024

ANOTHER DESIGN PROJECT BY THE CAL NEZ, THE NAVAJO ARTIST:
What an opportunity with renowned author, Mark Wagner we might be a strong team to have a (re)designed Massachusetts flag submission.

The design honors the indigenous tribes of the east.

The flag must have a human element.

Image of healing in order to heal.

06/06/2024

CAL NEZ, the Navajo artist
Another design completed. This was a fun project, thanks to Mr. Mark Wagner, the author for his belief in my design. I think it turned out great. And also thanks to Mr. Tom Lovell. This book has historical significance and very collectible.
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COMMENT FROM BACK9PRESS:
Announcing NATIVE LINKS: A book that chronicles the contributions of Native Americans to the game of golf. The history every golfer should know, and a guide to Native-owned courses today. Pre-order your copy at back9press.com. (Link in bio)
https://back9press.com/pages/native-links