Garnet Tobacco

Cree Nation
1964 – 2023
Garnet Tobacco was born on February 6th, 1964 in The Pas, located in Northwestern Manitoba. His tribal affiliation was Cree and he took the Buffalo as his family crest symbol.
Garnet had been painting for over thirty years and occasionally embarks on carving soapstone. He apprenticed under a prominent artist by the name of Isaac Bignell who since passed away at a young age.
Isaac’s style and form greatly influenced Garnet who continued to preserve it until his passing. Fluid lines, soft earthy tones in a simplistic background were all characteristics that have attracted many collectors to this Cree art form. The animals depicted are those common to the plains region such as bison, herons, eagles, and hawks.
Garnet was a prolific artist who only created original works. His friendship with his teacher, Isaac Bignell, was something he treasured, so preserving Isaac’s style kept his identity alive for many to understand and collect.
Works by this Artist (Present + Past + Public)
Present Works
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Evening Prayers
Garnet Tobacco
CA$160.00Acrylic paint on Acid-free paper
2022
Unframed
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
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Come, Pray with Me
Garnet Tobacco
CA$400.00Acrylic paint on Acid-free paper
Unframed
2022
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
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Hummingbird
Garnet Tobacco
CA$320.00Acrylic paint on Acid-free paper
2022
Unframed
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
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Water Spirit
Garnet Tobacco
CA$350.00Acrylic Paint on Acid-free paper
2022
Unframed
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Thunderbird Transformation
Garnet Tobacco
CA$375.00Acrylic Paint on Acid-free paper
2022
Unframed
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
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Inner Spirit
Garnet Tobacco
CA$350.00Acrylic Paint on Acid-free paper
2022
Unframed
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
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Dragonflies
Garnet Tobacco
CA$375.00Acrylic Paint on Acid-free paper
2022
Unframed
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
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Morning Prayers
Garnet Tobacco
CA$375.00Acrylic Paint on Acid-free paper
2022
Unframed
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
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Hummingbird
Garnet Tobacco
CA$320.00Acrylic Paint on Acid-free paper
2021
Unframed
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
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Prayers from the Lodge
Garnet Tobacco
CA$250.00Acrylic paint on Acid-Free paper
2021
Unframed
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
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Heading Home
Garnet Tobacco
CA$200.00Acrylic paint on Acid-Free paper
2021
Unframed
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
Past Works
The artist’s Past Works at our Gallery have now sold; however, a custom order may be possible if the artist is available and accepting commissions.