 For this week's In Focus, we'll get to know a rising Red Lake artist who shares his native culture on a canvas. Our Brenda Mack has the story. Sometimes when I paint, my strokes go along with the drumbeat. Red Lake native Brian Dow has been an artist his whole life, but it is not until almost three years ago when he found his true passion. When I realized I can sketch faces, I decided that I'll do Native American faces from a long time ago. This is a Sioux tribe chief who stood up for his people. This one took the longest because I wanted it to be perfect. One of his many inspirations that keeps him going. When I start painting my culture, my heart was there more and I created more and people love that more. And I realized that that's where my heart lies and that's where it's going to lie on canvas. Within three years, he has made over 120 pieces. Most of them are original and always native rooted. He was the one who signed the no-licker law on Red Lake and it stands today. And just by looking at individual art pieces like this, congrats a strong sense of history and reflection of the Native American culture. Most of what I do is for my family. All four of his daughters have also picked up the brush. She made a little Indian girl with feathers in her hair. For his family, art carries a deeper meaning. Everything that was created in here and everything that was created in the past supported my family. He most recently won first place at a Turtle Mountain Reservation Art Show for this week's in focus. Proud to own this. Even though it's mine, I can say I'm proud to own it. Brenda Mack, Lakeland News. Now Brian has sold many of his pieces nationwide and hopes to someday cover all 50 states. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.