Western Art Native American Painting THE STORM by Steven Chorney AIt was the custom of early Native Americans to cure or tan animal hides using simple and natural methods. In the final stages, hides were often 'smoke cured' over smoldering fires. This not only added deeper color, but was believed to keep the hides soft and pliable, even making them water resistant. Oil painting on canvas. LINKS THE ARTWORK OF STEVEN CHORNEY ABOUT THE ARTIST CONTACT THE ARTIST