Nate Long “Owl” is an Intentional Artist and community builder, who gains insight through meditative journeywork; and whose creations are truly a “made prayer” to address something bigger or deeper in the individual or our world. Nate’s work can illicit deep thought and encourage cleansing, healing, and blessing of individuals, sacred spaces, and community, and can help raise awareness and ease discomfort, however, that may look.
He is the Activities Director and member of the Elder Council for the Shamanic Community of Austin. He also is directly involved in a Ceremony Community west of Austin, Texas, focused on traditional Lakota ceremonies. Nate is an author of children’s books and poetry. He is the founder of the Austin Labyrinth Project, holding workshops and building labyrinths in and around Central Texas. He also makes drums and facilitates drum-making workshops. His website Blueeyeart.com and his social media presence are also a large part of what he offers the larger community.
Nate has lived with his partner, Lindsay, in Austin, Texas since 1993. He grew up in rural Southern Iowa where he graduated with a fine arts degree from Graceland University.
Please visit the Blue Eye Art website to journey through the many things Nate offers to the world. This includes:
- Writings and illustrations that can touch the deeper parts of the heart
- Drum and rattle-making workshops and commissions
- Books (available on amazon with links on the BEA website):
- Made Prayer: A book about creation with prayerful intentions
- 3 art/poetry compilations: Journey Collection Vol 1, Journey Collection Vol 2, and Owl Journey
- 2 children’s books: Helper’s and We are All Related, No Matter What
Commissions for any number of projects are welcome
Requests, questions or feedback, please select “contact” below