
I'm Dale Ray Deforest ARTIST
I grew up in the 4-Corners area of the Navajo Nation, around Shiprock and Farmington, New Mexico. I graduated High School from the Navajo Preparatory School in 1995 then studied 2-D Arts and Photography at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe. I graduated IAIA in the summer of 2000. Much of my artistic endeavors stem from my love of the craft itself. In terms of photography, I fell in love with grainy film and rough edges while maintaining crisp and cleverly captured moments in a solid frame. My other primary practice is sequential and 2-D art. I employ high-contrast and thick lines to convey bold imagery matched with bright and vivid colors. Artwork that can be used to not only express, but captivate and manipulate thought and action has always been my goal as an artist.
- Email daledeforest@gmail.com
- Country U.S.A
- City Albuquerque
MyWorks
Just a few things I've been working on.
Some images have links, others have options to add to a Paypal shopping cart.
If you need help or have questions, please contact me!

HERO TWINS - Kickstarter Version

Race to the Sun

Powwow Thief

State Voices - Albuquerque

Native Entrepreneurs - Red Planet

Bow and Arrow Brewery

REZ-LUV Tribal College

Making The Monster

HERO TWINS - Native Realities

HOLLY BENALLY

MANDALORIAN & CHILD

NAVAJO JEDI

REY SKYWALKER

BILLY SOLE - Predator

BREAKFAST at TSINAJINNIE'S

Generation Titans ABQ

Wonder Dezbah

Tribal Force

AAA New Mexico Journey Jan/Feb 2019

Great Diné Nation

Slayer Woman
ReallyCool People
More folks in which we are in dire need of.

Jordan O. James
University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning.Over the last several years, Dale has essentially become my only go-to guy for all things design. His ability to author quality compositions suited to every unique request is second to none. Even if you have half an idea or an overly thought out request, Dale's ability as a maven of his profession will not only devise the design you need but will also bring your ideas to life in vibrant ways you never thought possible. Go Dale, or go home.

Scott Fowler
UX Designer II at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, IncDale is a one-of-a-kind talent! He accomplishes every difficult job with ease. Awesome cannot describe the kind of talent he has. A gifted illustrator, graphic designer and web designer, Dale has the ability to produce an enormous amount of work in a small amount of time. I appreciate his loyalty, dedication and detail-oriented work. His unique sense of humor and drive combine to make a great team member and friend to work with. I've worked with Dale over 10 years and the quality of his work, the dedication to the team and intensity and passion for design make him THE person I recommend for any creative position!

Zoel Zohnnie
Actor/Public Speaker - “Longmire”, “Desert”, “Chambers”Dale has always done amazing and timely work anytime I’ve ever needed his services. Various personal projects from t-shirt designs, to marketing literature, to logo conception have all been handled with ease and I am grateful to know that his professionalism and strict attention to detail are available any time I need them. It’s an understatement to say that I would HIGHLY recommend his services for your graphic design and artistic needs.

Dr. Lee Francis
Founder & CEO Native Realities, Indigenous Comic ConDale is an exceptional illustrator and graphic designer. Not only had I have had the honor of publishing his work, I have had the opportunity to collaborate on several other projects that required skill, creativity, and dynamism. Dale has all of those and more. He is a pleasure to work with and I look forward to many more fruitful collaborations.
MyPricing
Don't be intimidated or underwhelmed by my pricing. I know what my work is worth, but I'm not opposed to negotiation.
COMIC BOOK COVERS
- Sketches
- Inks
- Digital Colors
- Photoshop FX
- 3x Revises
COMIC PAGE RATES
- Sketches
- Inks
- Digital Colors
- Photoshop FX
- 3x Revises
NOVEL BOOK COVERS
- Sketches
- Inks
- Digital Colors
- Photoshop FX
- 3x Revises
PIN UP ART
- 11x17" Printable Digital File
- Sketches
- Inks
- Digital Colors
- Photoshop FX
COMIC PAGE RATES
- Sketches
- Inks
- Digital Colors
- Photoshop FX
- 3x Revises
NOVEL BOOK COVERS
- Sketches
- Inks
- Digital Colors
- Photoshop FX
- 3x Revises
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