original_query: Who is Jim Abeita?
query: Who is Jim Abeita?
answer: Jim Abeita (born 1947) is a Navajo oil painter from Crownpoint, New Mexico, known for his realistic landscapes and portraits depicting Navajo people, history, and traditions.  He was a pioneering Native American artist who modernized the Native American art scene and is considered one of the most prominent Native American artists.