Leo Platero
Painting, Writing, Silversmith
Artist Bio
Leo Platero is a painter, writer and silversmith from the Navajo tribe. Many of hisideas came from his Dad who was a silversmith and his mom who was a rug weaver. Growing up out on the reservation herding sheep he saw lots of colors and shapes that inspired him in his art. Leo learned how to silversmith from watching his Dad. Leo studied Fine Arts at BYU and went on to teach high school art for 33 years.
He has a long history teaching art to students as well as working with senior citizen groups. Leo is able to do presentations on art, as well as hands on workshops teaching art techniques.
Leo is available for school groups during the evening and on weekends.
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Leo Platero is a painter, writer and silversmith from the Navajo tribe. Many of hisideas came from his Dad who was a silversmith and his mom who was a rug weaver. Growing up out on the reservation herding sheep he saw lots of colors and shapes that inspired him in his art. Leo learned how to silversmith from watching his Dad. Leo studied Fine Arts at BYU and went on to teach high school art for 33 years.
He has a long history teaching art to students as well as working with senior citizen groups. Leo is able to do presentations on art, as well as hands on workshops teaching art techniques.
Leo is available for school groups during the evening and on weekends.
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