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

“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.

• 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

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.