Tom Gamache (White Earth Nation) is a Viet Nam era veteran. He graduated from BSU with a degree in technical illustration and commercial art. He is a member of the Leech Lake Art League. He is a scenic artist for the Walker Bay Theater. Tom paints in acrylics, and his are is inspired by preserving authentic native culture.

Tom’s 13 moon series depicts Anishinaabeg life prior to colonialism.

Tom’s doodem/clan series portrays the animals representing what’s known as the five original doodems.