Robert Lee Taylor (Blackfoot / Cherokee / Osage / Black Dutch) is a self-taught Oklahoma artist of Native American descent whose symbolic paintings challenge the notion that Indian art should follow any single style. Born in Tulsa in 1951, and of Blackfoot, Cherokee, Osage, and Black Dutch heritage, Taylor's work is known for its use of iconic symbols and his distinctive manipulation of proportion—especially in the hands and feet. A Vietnam-era U.S. Navy veteran, Robert Lee Taylo’s art reflects a personal spiritual journey and serves to make peace with the world. Working in acrylic, watercolor, pen, ink, and gesso, he draws inspiration from a wide range of mentors and influences, including Oscar Howe and John Biggers. Robert Lee Taylor’s work has been exhibited nationally at the Smithsonian Institution, Cherokee National Museum, Red Earth Festival, and the Five Civilized Tribes Museum, among others.