Feather Bracelet designed by Simone Diamond Coast Salish
Simone Diamond is from Duncan, British Columbia. She is a Coast Salish artist, and the daughter of well-known master carver Francis Horne Sr. Her designs are in the west Coast Salish style and incorporate such mediums as pencil, painting and carving. She carved her first mask at the age of 13 and was selling her designs by 16. Simone is a self-taught artist that has a strong family history of influential west Coast Salish artists. Continuing to develop her unique and very detailed style, she is working towards establishing her career through consistent work.
“I create art that connects me to my family, our traditions and our spirit of continuity. “