Patrick DesJarlait was a well-known artist who devoted his talents to painting pictures of the lifeways of the Chippewa on Red Lake Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota. Growing up on the reservation, he spent much of his time observing and recording the customs and traditions of his people. DesJarlait's bright, stunning paintings catch the attention of everyone who sees them. Those who take a longer look are intrigued by the stories that the paintings tell. His works demonstrate in detail some of the traditional customs central to the Red Lake Chippewa way of life. In this book, Patrick DesJarlait relates the experiences of his life, revealing the inner thoughts and attitudes that helped shape his art.