SkyFireCrafts

I'm about keeping traditions alive in us and our youth. I have these skills which have been given to me as well as acquired and enjoy the idea of sharing them as I create for others... I find myself trying to survive just like anyone else. Loving the fact that I can create such works of art so that others might enjoy them as well. Helping traditions come back, thrive and keep living on in our youth. There is too much that has been sacrificed, devotion of our Ancestors that should never be forgotten, lost to the ages forever. It is our duty as well as our honor to keep these traditions alive by learning and teaching the future generations.

I have been making very novice wooden swords, bows and arrows as well as others since I was about five or six years of age. Growing up working at Renaissance Festivals I was constantly learning and practicing many different kinds of hand crafting, always with traditional methods and materials. Taking time and keeping focus. Photographed by Carin Miller	Photographed by Errol Coder I try to live my life with respect and honor for my ancestors whom have sacrificed so much in order to protect and restore our indigenous way of life. Not very long ago one could find themselves executed for living such a way, many did. To honor their sacrifice by continuing the old ways and the understanding that came with them, to ensure our ancestors did not die in battle, or at the burning stake, in vain.	Traveling my entire life has given me a lot of insight into the ancient ways of the elder days, in the twilight of our ancestors. Photographed by Carin Miller There is still a great many, teaching these ways of life and cultural traditions. I have been blessed enough to come across many who still practice these methods and lore of yesteryear.