Harvey, Sheldon Oil Painting on Canvas

$15,000.00

Harvey, Sheldon

This oil on canvas painting by Navajo artist Sheldon Harvey presents a richly layered composition of butterflies interwoven with a stylized Yei figure. The work combines organic and spiritual imagery, using tones of blue, violet, copper, and gold to create a sense of movement, transformation, and mystery. The butterflies appear throughout the surface while the central Yei presence emerges subtly from the abstracted arrangement, giving the painting both visual energy and ceremonial depth.

Dimensions: 44” W X 55” H

Circa: 20206

Medium: Oil on canvas

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Faust Gallery

Sheldon Harvey

Artist & Educator · Diné (Navajo)

Navajo artist Sheldon Harvey at Faust Gallery, Scottsdale

Sheldon Harvey at Faust Gallery, Scottsdale

Sheldon Harvey is a celebrated Navajo artist whose work bridges ancestral tradition and contemporary expression. Born in 1978 of the Taa'chii'nii and Áshǫǫhí clans, he is known for his striking Yei sculptures and paintings, depicting the spirit beings of the Diné creation story—crafted from wood, paint, fabric, stains, and macaw feathers, with elements of Cubism and Expressionism.

A professor of art at Diné College, Harvey achieved a rare triple win at the 2008 Santa Fe Indian Market—Best of Show and Best of Classification for his painting Trixter Way, and Best of Classification for his sculpture Twins. His work is held in major collections across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Three wood stylized Navajo Yei sculptures by Sheldon Harvey

Wood Yei sculptures by Sheldon Harvey

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Before purchasing a painting, measure the width and height of the wall area where you plan to place it. Also note any nearby furniture, windows, doorways, or architectural features that may affect how the work fits visually.

If the painting will hang above a sofa, bed, console, or mantel, measure the furniture as well. A common design guideline is to choose artwork that is about two-thirds to three-quarters the width of the furniture below it, though this can vary depending on the look you want.

Be sure to review the painting’s full dimensions, including the frame and depth, since these affect how much space the piece will occupy. To help visualize the scale, mark the artwork’s dimensions on the wall with painter’s tape.

When hanging the work, a common starting point is to place the center of the painting around 57 to 60 inches from the floor, adjusting as needed for furniture placement, ceiling height, and the proportions of the room.

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