*The entirety of this work is protected by copyright (see Copyright information section).
A genuine artifact…this piece of Shawnee pottery (circa 1800) is held in the collection of Jim and Jeri Lee. It was found in a creek bed, where they had their source of water. Permission for me to post here granted by Jim Lee.
I thought this would be a great forum to display the artwork of my VERY talented family.
Native American Relics
Recreated by Pete Atkins, Direct Male-Line Descendant of William Atkinson/Adkins, Sr., using traditional methods. Pete’s wife Donna is also a gifted re-creator of Native American “relics”…she assisted Pete with the basket quiver, the cordage for the fishnet and wove by hand the back strap for the quiver!
*Of note, Cousin Pete is also a participant along with me in the third phase of the Native American DNA study being conducted by the authors of Cherokee DNA Studies, Real People Who Proved the Geneticists Wrong. The new book with the results of the Third Phase of the Study is due to be published soon. The title of the upcoming book is “Cherokee DNA Studies, More Real People Who Proved the Geneticists Wrong.”

Various Necessities of Daily Living used by Native Americans

Various Necessities of Daily Living Used by Native Americans

Ax and Knife

An Obsidian Blade

Cherokee Basket
Cousin Pete is also a gifted metal worker!
The knife sheath is buck skin with hand-stitched porcupine quill work!
NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE SPECIALIST/REENACTMENT PARTICIPANT
My third cousin David Adkins and his family live in West Virginia. After his family, of course, his passion is playing the Native American flute. He performs and gives demonstrations. He is also participates in reenactments. He is scheduled to participate in the Mary Engles event in September…but that might have to be postponed or cancelled.
BIBLE JOURNALING
My cousin Debbie Adkins Vance is also a very talented artist. She is co-pastor with her husband Clifford at their church in West Virginia. Debbie loves to paint with acrylics…but one of Debbie’s passions is Bible journaling.
EMMY AWARD WINNING ARTIST!
My Cousin Jack Adkins is an Emmy award-winning graphic artist!
I’m so honored! Look what Cousin Jack made for me! Thanks, Jack!
Cousin Jack’s latest….isn’t it awesome?!!!
Jack won his Emmy while working with this guy…recognize him?
CLARENCE OSBURN — ARTIST EXTRAORDINAIRE!
Clarence has been creating his art since he can remember! Here’s a great article that was written about him and his artwork:
A.C. Leffel, Guitar Virtuoso!
Unbelievably Talented Photographer, Cousin Sheila Smith-Lee!!!






Look what an unbelievable talent Sheila has in restoring old photos!

We have a famous gospel group in our family! The Adkins Brothers Quartet, made up of father Asbury, Kenny, Gerald and Vernon Adkins!
Cousin Velina Hewett, her daughter and grand daughters perform at Sycamore Schoals Native Culture Festival:



Velina is also a gifted artist!






Cousin Hans Friedrich is a master potter!





