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Chickasaw artist Regina Free is an award-winning 2D and 3D artist whose work reflects a thoughtful balance of technical precision and inventive material use. Working in watercolor, ink, graphite, colored pencil and mixed media sculpture, Free creates pieces both visually compelling and richly textured. Her sculptural works often incorporate unconventional materials, including paper towels, which she transforms to add depth, character and a distinct tactile quality to each piece.

Free earned a bachelor’s degree in studio arts from Oklahoma State University in 1997. Her formal training, combined with years of professional practice, informs a body of work that demonstrates both conceptual strength and refined craftsmanship. Her art has been recognized with numerous honors, including awards from the 2025 Artesian Arts Festival, the 2024 Southeastern Art Show and Market and the 2024 Hushtola Art Market.

In 2025, her mixed media bison, Windswept, received Best of Show at the Santa Fe Indian Market, one of the most prestigious First American art markets in the country. The piece is on display at Exhibit C Gallery in Oklahoma City. Free’s work is highly sought after by collectors for its innovative use of materials and its strong visual presence.

To learn more about Free and her work, visit ReginaFreehandStudio.com.