Teddy Draper, Jr. is acknowleged as one of the premier Navajo realist artists today.  He was part of the "Gallup realists" - known for introducing realism into Navajo art, and has continued to develop and refine his technique with pastels known as the "Draper technique."  He has dedicated much of his career to the pastel medium.  He is also an accomplished jewelry-maker.  In addition to his art, he also teaches art, and is owner/director of the DeChelly Gallery.  His works have won awards nationally and are collected internationally.

The Gallery has several original pastels by Teddy Draper, Jr.