Terrance Guardipee is an acclaimed painter and ledger artist, consistently recognized for both the authentic depiction of his Blackfeet heritage and the contemporary innovation he demonstrates in his artwork. He was one of the first artists to revive the ledger art form in the modern era. Guardipee is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation who reflects his personal knowledge and experience of Amskapi Piikani history and culture in his artwork. He grew up on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in northern Montana immersed in the heritage of the Amskapi Piikani people. From this lived experience, the cultural life and history of the Blackfeet people became and remains a foundational part of his identity. Guardipee expresses his knowledge of Blackfeet history and traditional in his work. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts, and has worked as a professional artist for over a quarter century.