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Stories held in paint
Art as remembrance.
Art as reverence.
Stories of the Creator is the fine art studio of Ojibwe Christian artist Rebecca Kummer. Through original oil paintings and commissioned portraiture, Rebecca honors the people, places, and quiet moments that shape a life.
Each work is created with patience and purpose, preserving faith, family, Indigenous heritage, and the beauty of creation for generations to come.
Selected works
Featured Paintings
A quiet collection of original work centered on creation, identity, and the bonds between generations.
Artist statement
“Every painting begins with something worth remembering.”
My work is rooted in gratitude for the Creator, love of family, and respect for the stories carried through our Ojibwe heritage. I paint to hold a moment still, to honor the spirit within it, and to pass that story forward.
Rebecca KummerThe collections
A story in every work
Explore the themes that return throughout Rebecca’s practice and connect each painting to a larger story.
Creation
Water, woodland, flowers, and the sacred beauty found in the natural world.
InquireHeritage
Works honoring Ojibwe identity, memory, resilience, and the stories passed between generations.
InquireFaith & Family
Portraits of devotion, tenderness, and the people who make a life feel whole.
CommissionPortrait commissions
A lasting portrait of the people you love.
A commissioned oil portrait is created to become part of your family’s story. Rebecca works from meaningful photographs to preserve likeness, character, and the feeling of a moment.
Begin a conversation- 01
Share your story
Tell Rebecca who the portrait will honor, what makes the image meaningful, and where the finished work will live.
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Choose the image
Together, you will select a clear reference photograph and discuss composition, size, timing, and investment.
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The painting begins
Your portrait is built in thoughtful layers of oil paint. Rebecca will stay in touch as the work takes shape.
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A story to keep
The completed painting is carefully prepared for its journey home and for the generations that follow.
About the artist
Rebecca Kummer
Ojibwe artist. Christian. Storykeeper.
Rebecca Kummer is an oil painter whose work is guided by faith, grounded in Ojibwe heritage, and shaped by a deep love of family and the natural world.
In every portrait and painting, she looks for the truth beneath the surface: the dignity of a person, the memory held in a gesture, and the quiet evidence of the Creator all around us.
Write to RebeccaFrom the studio
“A portrait is more than a likeness. It is a place for love, memory, and story to remain visible.”
Stories of the Creator
Verified collector stories will be added here as the studio grows. No borrowed words. No invented praise. Just the true stories behind the work.
Begin a conversation
What story would you like to preserve?
Ask about an original painting, share an idea for a portrait, or simply introduce yourself.
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