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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 th

e latter half of the 20th century. ### Early Life and Influences Cannon’s upbringing in Zodaltone and Gracemont, Oklahoma, instilled within him a deep connection to his Kiowa roots—a lineage enriched by Caddo and French ancestry. His father, Walter Cannon, was a Kiowa, while Minnie Ahdunko Cannon, his mother, carried the traditions of the Caddo people. From a young age, he absorbed the artistic spirit of the Kiowa Six – Stephen Mopop…