Kent Estey is a proud member of the White Earth Nation of Ojibwe, in Northwestern Minnesota. He and his wife Becky live and work on the White Earth Reservation where Kent is a full-time artist.

“I’ve always painted the land, sky and water. My wife and I live in the woods, and we are surrounded by the forest and the beautiful lakes of Northwestern Minnesota, so for me, inspiration is pretty much everywhere I look.

I consider myself a contemporary artist, with a special interest in sky and landscapes. My paintings are typically more nonrepresentational and abstract in nature. I love color of course, and texture. I use a variety of mediums in my paintings, including acrylic, oil, and inks. Some of my most recent painting feature stone, copper, and other metals. I am inspired by earth-tones with deep shades of blue, brown and red. 

I am very proud of my Ojibwe heritage but viewers may find that my work doesn't necessarily represent or depict traditional Native American themes or icons. My inspiration comes from nature, and often times, my feelings and emotions are what's expressed on canvas and paper. That’s my way of capturing and celebrating my beautiful Ojibwe heritage.” 

-Kent Estey