Timothy Ledesma

I was born in 1949 in the south end of Columbus, Ohio. I graduated from South High School in Columbus. After school, I spent two years in the Marine Corp and served proudly in Vietnam. I have been married for over 44 years and have two daughters and three grandsons.
I am a self taught artist who first became interested in art around the age of 12. As I became older and my interest grow, my father sent me to the Columbus Art Gallery during the summer where I was able to learn more about art and the various styles and media. I spent time learning to sculpt in wax and clay and found this to be my true passion.
I am finally at the point in my life that I have the opportunity to pursue my career in sculpting. After moving to Arizona in 1987, my family and I were able to capture the Native American influence that has always carried a special meaning to me. My great grandfather was full Comanche and my father has always inspired me to keep that part of my heritage alive. My wife gifted me with a Peace Pipe during this time and my friend, a medicine woman, encouraged me to decorate it. I found myself decorating them and it brought back my passion for art. I began making my own pipes, sculpting the bowls, individually stringing the ...

Columbus Art Gallery 1962

Naked Horse Gallery, Scottsdale Arizona
Seven Rings Gallery, Las Vegas Nevada
Currently on display at the Buffalo Museum of America in Scottsdale, Arizona