Mirac Creepingbear facts for kids
Mirac Creepingbear was a talented Native American painter from Oklahoma. He was part of the Kiowa, Pawnee, and Arapaho tribes. Mirac became a very important artist in the mid-1900s.
About Mirac Creepingbear
Mirac Creepingbear was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, on September 8, 1947. His mother, Rita Littlechief, was Kiowa. His father, Ted Creepingbear, was from the Pawnee and Arapaho tribes. Mirac started painting in 1974. He learned to paint mostly by himself.
His Education and Early Art
Mirac went to Carnegie Oklahoma High School. He also studied at South Community College in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Later, he attended Oklahoma State University's School of Technology in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
He became a professional painter and muralist in 1974. A mural is a large painting on a wall. Mirac was asked to paint a big mural for the Kiowa Tribal Complex in Carnegie, Oklahoma. He worked on this mural with other artists, Parker Boyiddle, Jr. and Sherman Chaddlesone. This special mural shows the history of the Kiowa tribe. It tells the story of their journey from their original home near Yellowstone National Park to the Great Plains region of the United States.
Mirac's Art Career
Before becoming a full-time artist, Mirac Creepingbear had other jobs. But in 1974, he decided to focus only on painting. He is known as one of Oklahoma's most important traditional artists.
Mirac used many different art materials. He painted with oil, watercolor, acrylic, and pastel. His paintings were very flowing and dramatic. They often showed themes and stories from Native American culture. He looked up to older Kiowa artists. He also admired American Western artists like Frederic Remington and Charles Russell.
A gallery owner named Doris Littrell helped Mirac a lot. She showed his artwork and helped people discover his talent. Her gallery was his main place to show his art. She hosted his first solo art show in 1981 and his last one in 1990.
Mirac's Passing
Mirac Creepingbear passed away on October 28, 1990.
