Painting her story: Janet Yazzie’s journey from Greasewood to global galleries

By Geri Hongeva
For the Navajo Times

FLAGSTAFF – Janet Yazzie’s paintings use vibrant colors to depict the Navajo landscape and the animals she saw growing up in the Navajo Nation.

Submitted | Geri Hongeva
Artist Janet Yazzie’s mini art painting of a sheep looking forward.

From dark skies to the sheep her family had and the iconic windmills across the Nation, she has mastered the art of showing the world colorful scenes through her creative paintings.

Since 2019, she has devoted more time to her artwork. She first began with a large wall mural. Then, in 2020, she was asked to illustrate the cover of Jeffrey Marks book The Gray Son. Now, she is a full-time artist and enjoys participating in a variety of art shows across the Southwest.

Submitted | Geri Hongeva
Artist Janet Yazzie’s mini art painting of a colorful horned toad.

To read the full article, please see the April 17, 2025, edition of the Navajo Times.

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