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Tommy Wayne Cannon: A Pioneer of Modern Plains Indian Art Tommy Wayne Cannon (T.C.), born September 27, 1946, in Lawton, Oklahoma, stands as a pivotal figure in the resurgence of Native American art during the mid-20th century. His artistic journey intertwined with profound influences from both his Kiowa heritage and the broader landscape of Southwestern art, establishing him as one of the foremost voices shaping contemporary Plains In

dian painting. ### Early Life and Influences Cannon’s upbringing in Zodaltone and Gracemont, Oklahoma, instilled within him a deep connection to the traditions of his Kiowa people—a tribe whose history stretches back centuries into the Great Plains region. His parents, Walter Cannon (Kiowa) and Minnie Ahdunko Cannon (Caddo), nurtured his artistic curiosity from a young age. Notably, he was deeply impacted by the pioneering work of St…