The humorous, fantastical, historical and everyday experiences of Cherokees inspire Roy Boney, Jr.’s paintings and mixed media works. Boney has served as an educator and advocate for the Cherokee language and the Native arts community for more than 20 years. He is perhaps best known for his “sketch-a-day” project, where collectors of his work take joy in placing bids on daily pieces.

He has exhibited and contributed artwork and articles to Gilcrease Museum, Oxford University Press, Marvel Comics and First American Art Magazine among others. In 2022, he was designated a Master Artist by the Five Civilized Tribes Museum. In 2024, he joined Cherokee Film as a Cherokee language film and media producer.