Working full-time as a registered Choctaw artist, Candace Shanholtzer seamlessly bridges traditional and contemporary expressions. From her studio in southern Oklahoma, Shanholtzer creates paintings and drawings alive with color, movement and symbolism drawn from Choctaw stories, animals and the natural world. Her practice blends oil, acrylic, gouache and graphite into richly layered works that honor memory, land and heritage. She continues to expand her presence in the Native art world, offering powerful visual stories that connect the past with the present and affirm the enduring spirit of Choctaw culture.