Tommy Wayne Cannon – A Pioneer of Modern Native Art Tommy Wayne Cannon (T.C.), born September 27, 1946, in Lawton, Oklahoma, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of American art and particularly within the realm of Native American painting. His artistic journey intertwined with profound influences from both traditional Kiowa heritage and groundbreaking modernist techniques, establishing him as one of the foremost voices shaping the latter half of the 20th century. ### Early Life and Influences Cannon’s upbringing in Zodaltone and Gracemont, Oklahoma, instilled within him a deep connec…