01/27

DG Smalling works with restraint, precision, and intent. Each composition is resolved through a single, uninterrupted line—an approach that demands total commitment to clarity, proportion, and meaning.

With two decades of professional practice across fine art, brand commissions, and cultural partnerships, Smalling creates works that endure—visually, materially, and reputationally. Projects are supported by a trusted network of production partners when scale, installation, or fabrication requires it.

Every engagement begins with listening. Smalling aligns with the client’s objectives and—when culture is involved—establishes Cultural Collaboration consultation and authorization. The work proceeds through a disciplined sequence: discovery, concept, composition, execution, and delivery—ensuring integrity from first conversation to final placement.
Think Thoroughly — Mark Once

Goal: Strategic Relations
Solution: Cultural Collaboration
FanDuel is developing long term strategic relations with Tribal Gaming. As an effort to signal this intention, they initiated a proposed collaboration with the NNAHOF.

Strategic collaboration with the National Native American Hall of Fame and DG Smalling.

FanDuel initiated an online auction of a Tryptic by DG Smalling benefiting NNAHOF.
This was launched during the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association 2024 and promoted by FanDuel.

Problem: Cultural Appropriation
Solution: Cultural Collaboration
The Delaware Nation of Oklahoma leadership issued a Statute authorizing DG Smalling to “create with full faith and sanction any and all Delaware & Lenape designs”.

Collaborative BETA with Emser Tile
Delaware Nation of Oklahoma designs were incorporated by DG Smalling with Emser Tile: Native Narratives in a commercial tile line based upon accurate interpretation called ‘Lenape Deco’.

Certification by the Delaware Nation of Oklahoma President Dotson and Vice-President McLane.
And currently being installed in the Delaware Nation of Oklahoma Museum and Cultural Center in Anadarko, Oklahoma.

Problem: Cultural Appropriation
Solution: Cultural Collaboration

Amazon has excellent and effective global employee representation Indigenous & Military Workgroups.

These designs represents significant consultation to represent Amazon Commitment to Inclusion, beginning with the Ledger Art Style with Shield atop Amazon Policy Positions.

Asian Zodiac Series
Problem: Cultural Appropriation
Solution: Cultural Collaboration
APMEX and DG‘s 2nd collaboration celebrates the diverse interpretations and imagery centered around the Lunar New festivities.

DG consulted with Asian Community Leaders in Oklahoma City to ensure his Cultural Collaboration norms were followed.
This was particularly important, as he incorporated Choctaw Winged Serpent elements into the Dragon design.

Released in 2024, the first of the Asian Zodiac Series: The Dragon has been excellently received.

GPM and DG wanted to celebrate the establishment of the Department of Interior/Justice ‘Operation Lady Justice’ Taskforce with a Showcase Collaboration.

GPM issued DG with multiple Casino Chair-backs to start a Beta and through site-visits created the collaborative showcase.

As debuted at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Durant Casino.

Problem: Cultural Appropriation
Solution: Cultural Collaboration

The Delaware Nation of Oklahoma leadership issued a Statute authorizing dg smalling to “create with full faith and sanction any and all Delaware & Lenape designs”.

Designs are incorporated by Skydance Brewery in a commercial beer series that serves as an on-going focus group of the process.
This is particularly important as Skydance Brewery is the only Native American-owned brewery in Oklahoma City.



01/17

Ultra Rush Gold, Featuring DG Smalling™
The first full-collaboration Native American-designed casino game.
Smalling’s artwork was integrated into the visual system of play, establishing a precedent for Indigenous art presented with the artist’s full participation.

APMEX, an Oklahoma City-based global precious metals mint & retailer, partnered with Choctaw artist DG Smalling to release an exclusive custom coin collection. The collaboration features:

Partnership announced to celebrate BMM’s relationships with Tribal regulators, suppliers, and operators—uniting art, innovation, and inclusion within the global gaming sector.

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https://cops.usdoj.gov/html/dispatch/01-2021/cp_dispatch_jan_lady_justice.html

DG Smalling + Emser Tile judiciously promotes a sanctioned cultural identity by intentionally connecting historic references via design:

“Rivers of Resiliency”:
