True Archdale creates work that blends symbolic elements of her Native heritage with contemporary techniques, offering a thoughtful bridge between past and present. Her paintings often feature ley lines, energetic pathways drawn from ancient beliefs, used as visual metaphors for connection, memory, and the unseen structures that shape our world.Working primarily in acrylic, Archdale begins each piece with expressive, gestural finger painting. The loose, organic forms that emerge help guide the painting’s direction, while layered additions of color pencil and oil pastel build depth, movement, and transition. Her goal is not only to create visually engaging work, but also to contribute a personal and nuanced voice to the evolving conversation around Native American art.Based in Montana, Archdale draws inspiration from her lifelong love of music, the wilderness, and movement. A classically trained baritone saxophonist and longtime fitness instructor, she brings a rhythm and physicality to her creative process that echoes throughout her work.