A veteran's creative voice — tender, honest, and alive with color.
Marine Corps Recon — Decorated Combat Veteran
"Art is how we survive what words alone cannot hold.
After his military service, Moe made his way to New Mexico — drawn to the land, to open sky, to something the war had not taken. It was there, on the plains and in the mountains, that he met Larry Littlebird.
Larry Littlebird was a Santo Domingo/ Laguna Pueblo storyteller, filmmaker, painter, and culture bearer. He co-founded Hamaatsa, a center for Indigenous arts and healing, and served on the founding committee of the Sundance Institute. His film work, his paintings, and his way of walking through the world carried the teachings of his people — that the land is alive, that story is medicine, that human beings belong to something larger than themselves.
Moe and Larry walked together for decades. Larry taught Moe how to live — not just survive. When Moe faced cancer treatments in 2019, it was Larry he called. When the owl appeared at the window that night, Larry said: "He knows things." That was enough.
Larry Littlebird walked on September 15, 2025. Moe learned by email. He wrote it down — the way he writes everything that matters — in a poem.
Seven pages, in Moe's own hand. A friendship that began on the plains of New Mexico after the war — and never really ended.
Poems and drawings from Moe's years on the reservation, in memory of Larry Littlebird.
Keres Pueblo storyteller, filmmaker, painter, and culture bearer. Shared here with Moe's blessing, in his memory.
Each poem posted as it arrives. Click to read or download.
Original poems and drawings from a veteran's hand and heart.
A 13-piece series by Moe Armstrong — hand-drawn illustrations exploring the many circles of healing, resilience, and everyday life.
13 pieces — August 5, 2026
A veteran's voice — unfiltered, alive, and present.
Poet Moe Armstrong recites his original poetry while composer and pianist Kurt Erickson provides musical accompaniment. This is the final culminating performance of the Finding Voice & Vision collaboration with the San Francisco VA Medical Center — a milestone for veterans finding their creative voice.
Moe's written reflections — on living fully, on faith, on facing death, and on finding meaning in the life that remains.
In the infusion room, Moe passed out and moved through a vast Consciousness — pure love, no fear. He came back changed. This is what he found there.
A broken heart sent Moe across continents. Cancer nearly finished him. What remained was the Five T's — Try To Think Things Through — and the hard-won wisdom that staying put is its own kind of courage.
An experiential philosophy on living heaven on earth — right here, right now.
A philosophical exploration of what the image of God could be — and what it means to carry it.
Moe's voice carries the same honesty as his poetry — here he sings.
Listen in and let Moe tell you a story with his illustrations. Close your eyes, or follow along — and find yourself experiencing the clouds, the earth, and the seasons right alongside him.
This one makes you feel as if you are experiencing the clouds, the earth, and the spring, summer, and fall seasons with Moe.
Moe brings characters to life through puppetry — storytelling in its most playful and profound form.
"Puppetry as a form of restorative care is possible. I wish there was a grant through the Connecticut Puppetry Guild to help disabled combat veterans…."
How puppetry became a lifeline — and why Moe believes every veteran deserves access to this healing art form.
Moe brings characters to life through puppetry — storytelling in its most playful and profound form.
"Puppetry as a form of restorative care is possible. I wish there was a grant through the Connecticut Puppetry Guild to help disabled combat veterans…."
How puppetry became a lifeline — and why Moe believes every veteran deserves access to this healing art form.
New zine · PDF
Moe rides again — a new hand-drawn zine. Read it here or download and print it.
Download PDF21 pages · printable
Moe’s 21-page visual reflection on resilience factors, inspired by Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges.
Read & printA new collection of Moe's hand-drawn characters — each one a small burst of warmth, humor, and humanity.
Brought to you by Moe on the Go
"State of the Art: Connecticut Puppetry" — an exhibition held in Kent, Connecticut from July 3 to August 9, 2026, featuring works by artists from across the region, including Connecticut's own Big Bird and Alf. Moe exhibited here.
22 photos from the exhibition
Moe is a veteran creating from the heart. Stay tuned as this collection grows.
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