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Fine-Day

Acrylic on Canvas 20″ x 30″ In Permanent collection of Royal Alberta Museum Fine-Day, a respected Plains Cree warrior, led his people in the Battle of Cut Knife fought on May 2, 1885. With only about 60 Cree and Assiniboine warriors, they faced a Canadian force of 350 soldiers, armed with cannons and a Gatling […]

Dreaver

Acrylic on Canvas 18″ x 24″ In Permanent Collection of The Canadian War Museum Chief Joseph Dreaver (1892-1978) was a decorated veteran of both WWI and WWII. While serving as a sapper in the 1st World War he was awarded the Military Medal for bravery at Ypres. He reenlisted at the age of 48 when […]

Mike Holden’s work acquired by The Royal Alberta Museum

Mike Holden’s Original Acrylic on Canvas Paintings, Fine-Day, Wandering Spirit and Thunderbird Warrior, have been permanently acquired by The Royal Alberta Museum located in Edmonton, Alberta. Fine Day by Mike Holden Wandering Spirit by Mike Holden Thunderbird Warrior by Mike Holden

Universal Balance

30″ x  39″ Acrylic on Canvas We are humble. We are made of the earth and return to the earth, infused with the great mystery and spirit of the stars. We know that we share this place not just with the other tribes of men, but also with all things that hold spirit. When we […]

The Eagle Has Come

24″ x 36″ Acrylic on Canvas In a world of skyscrapers and concrete, our spirits get lost in these cold streets. In the times when we most feel lost, we must remember the teachings of the eagle, to persevere, to fly higher. Never forget we are children of the Earth and our mother protects

The War of 1812

Acrylic on Canvas 32″ x 20″ The War of 1812, often overshadowed by the Napoleonic Wars in Europe, became a defining moment in Canadian history—a crucible that shaped its national consciousness. At the time, British forces in Canada were sparse, with only a handful of soldiers and outposts standing against the significantly larger American forces. […]