Wes Willie is the son of a rancher, and he grew on the Navajo reservation. He started out doing welding and working on pipelines - where he learned how to work with metals. He learned inlay work under the direction of world class jeweler Jesse Monongya. 

Southwest Art Magazine has featured much of his work, and he has won first, second and third place ribbons in two categories at the Santa Fe Indian Market. Many compare his work to the late Charles Loloma. His pieces are collected throughout the world. 

Wes gives back to the community by mentoring apprentices. He is active in the Southwest Foundation.

Click HERE for examples of Donnie Supplee's work at the Robert Dean Collection