Information about the art of Keith Pearson

Member Info -- Keith Pearson

Keith Pearson

I grew up in Carlsbad, New Mexico. I moved to Henderson, NC six years ago, after 24 years in Mt. Vernon, IL. I am married to wife Julie. We have four children, four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

I am a graduate of New Mexico State University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. I spent forty-one years with Continental Tire before retiring in 2009. I was corporate manager of environmental programs for North and South America when I retired.

I have always had an interest in the arts. I have experience in oil painting and stained glass.

Having grown up in the Southwest, and being a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, I have an appreciation for Native American design. My father was a "rockhound" and taught me an appreciation for mineral gemstones. On all of my Native American theme splitloom pieces I try to use mineral gemstone beads in the necklace fringe to compliment the design.

I have recently been doing more "back stitch" or bead embroidery using the mineral gemstones. I usually let the stone guide me as to the design of the piece.

I have reached an age where I no longer do Arts and Craft Shows, however my beadwork can be seen and purchased at the Art Shak in Southport, NC and at Murray's Mill in Catawba, NC.  Of course there is always my website, www.choctawkeith.com.

 

Awards, Recognition, Articles:

Best in Jewelry, Williamsburg Arts and Crafts Festival 2014