Weeya Michelle Calif
Meet Weeya
Weeya Michelle Calif is a digital artist, traditional artist and storyteller from the Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama. She learned her craft at a young age as a traditional artist creating back drops for theaters, painting and drawing. She was taught the traditional stories passed down from her grandmothers. Weeya was the first Native American artist featured in the Capital One Gallery in D.C. Her work was on display for a month, and was seen by thousands of people. As an artist of traditional media, Weeya is currently exploring digital art. She creates her own digital brushes and explores many techniques to achieve the dream she has for each piece. Weeya works on her own designs, works with tribal entities on commissioned work and is available to work with others seeking an illustrator or graphic designer.
In 2017, Weeya's artwork was used for The National Congress of American Indians Conference’s brochures, pamphlets, website, and throughout the conference on booths and displays. The original painting used for the show was later purchased.The painting was titled “The Smoke Dancers“ and is currently on display at the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission in Montgomery, Alabama.