“Chief” is a powerful watercolour by Cree artist Tim Whiskeychan, symbolizing leadership, wisdom, and ancestral strength. Through bold strokes and radiant colours, Whiskeychan expresses the enduring spirit of Indigenous identity and the connection between tradition and the contemporary world. The flowing forms and warm tones evoke strength, guidance, and respect for those who lead with vision.

Product Details

Artist: Tim Whiskeychan
Title: Chief
Year: 2025
Medium: Watercolour on 100% cotton archival paper
Dimensions: 5" × 11" (Unframed)
Type: Signed Original Artwork
Region: Waskaganish, Eeyou Istchee, Quebec
Subject Matter: Indigenous identity, leadership, symbolism, portrait

Artist Bio (Short)

Tim Whiskeychan is a celebrated Cree artist from Waskaganish whose work bridges traditional Cree storytelling with contemporary artistry. His paintings, sculptures, and public works have been exhibited nationally and internationally — including a commission for the Royal Canadian Mint. Through each creation, Whiskeychan celebrates the strength, beauty, and continuity of Eeyou Istchee’s culture and people.

Chief – Original Watercolour (2025) (15"x11") (2025)