Sees Forever ~ Oil Painting by K Henderson

Sees Forever, 24 x 20, oil on linen

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Coca Cola Cowboy~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Coca Cola Cowboy, 30 x 30, oil on linen

With that title, of course it has to have a Coke Bottle in the painting. I've had this bottle for some time now and finally got to use it in a painting. Wow! Definitely more complicated than I expected but I'll be painting it again.   

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Promise of Rain

Promise of Rain, 9" x 12", oil on board

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Eyes of the Soul Painting by K Henderson

 

Eyes of the Soul, oil on linen, 30" x 30"

This Plain Indian wears a feather Headdress with red ribbons


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Laughing Heart~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Laughing Heart, 30 x 40, oil on linen

This Plains Indian has a painted face, a beaded shirt and holds a shield

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International Guild of Realism 2019

My painting "The Making of a Cowboy" will be for sale at the International Guild of Realism show in Alexandria, Va

Horse Spirit~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Horse Spirit, 36 x 36, oil on linen

In Olden Days, American Indians would record events in pictographs. These could be paintings on cave walls, robes, ledgers, tipis or shields.

The events would be legends or stories or personal accounts. When the painting told a story of a man's own feats the pictograph would recall the Power that helped the man in a particular circumstance and ask that all who heard his story be blessed similarly by the Power.

This Plains Indian  holds a shield telling of a horse raid.
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We Pray for Rain by K Henderson~Oil Painting by K Henderson

We Pray for Rain, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian carries a shield painted with Thunderbirds. These supernatural creatures are said to control rainfall.
Eagle feathers are worn in the hair of this American Indian. His face is painted white and red, he wears a Trade Blanket and a beaded shirt.

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Laughing Heart~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Laughing Heart, 30 x 40, oil on linen

This Plains Indian has a painted face, a beaded shirt and holds a shield

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The Hour of Glory by K Henderson~Oil Painting by K Henderson

The Hour of Glory, 30 x 30, oil on linen

This Plains Indian carries a shield with the symbols of hail and lightning. These symbols were meant to protect the shield bearer from the forces of nature and prayer for hail  and lightning to fall on the warrior's enemy.

His hair is adorned with eagle feathers. His face is painted red, white and blue
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Coca Cola Cowboy~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Coca Cola Cowboy, 30 x 30, oil on linen

With that title, of course it has to have a Coke Bottle in the painting. I've had this bottle for some time now and finally got to use it in a painting. Wow! Definitely more complicated than I expected but I'll be painting it again.   

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Time for a Change~Join me in my Journey.

Thanks to all that have followed my art for the past 30 years. I appreciate each and every one of you. And while I will continue to post my American Indian and Western Art Paintings it's time to expand my blog. I hope you will continue to follow my blog as I include new painting subject matter as well as other things that I am involved in.
Life in a small rural community is a God given blessing to me and my husband. I am spending more time out of the studio and more time enjoying life around me.
Please join me in my journey.

Rattle Snake

I went out this afternoon to check my bird feeders as I usually do. While at the feeders I heard kind of a buzzing noise. "Cicada" thought I. As I pivoted around a movement on the ground caught my eye. This guy was 6" from my leg, coiled and pulling his head back in the strike position (of course he had a head at the time).
I took a few steps toward the house, calmly put down the bird feeders I was holding, called my dog who was out with me and then ran into the house screaming "RATTLESNAKE!" at which time my brave hunter Hubby came out and blew the head off of the Serpent.
Note to self: Wear boots when you go out.

Fears Nothing~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Fears Nothing, 20 x 30, oil on linen

This painting shows a Plains Indian with a black hand (coup mark) painted on his face. This is a sign of Bravery. To be first to touch the enemy was regarded as the bravest deed of all, it was even a point of bravado for a single warrior to rush in among the enemy and strike one with quirt, coup stick or gun before attempting to fire, thus risking his own life.

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Whispering Way~oil painting by K henderson

Whispering Ways, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

 

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On the Fringe~Giclee Print by K Henderson

On the Fringe, oil on linen, 40 x 30

This Cowgirl oil painting is my most recent in my Silver Screen Cowgirl series. Don't you love those crazy fringed cowhide cuffs? I can't get enough of the retro cowgirl style.

I love Western Movies especially those with Classy Cowgirls. The sepia tone brings back the feeling of the Saturday Matinee western serial.

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Running Bear~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Running Bear, 36 x 30, oil on linen

It's been a while since I've painted a Plains Indian Shield. It's long past due.

This shield shows a bear, red trade cloth, flicker feathers, eagle feathers and bells. The Plains Indian has his face painted white with red dots.

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Wings of the Night~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Wings of Night, oil on linen, 30 x 30

If you follow my work, you'll know that  I've been using a more subdued limited palette of colors in the past several months. I love the subtlety of these paintings, But I have gotten more than one request of "We want more color!"

So, In response, this Plains Indian is decked out with lots of RED against a blue background.

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Fairfax by K Henderson

  

Fairfax, 10 x 8, Oil on masonite

 

 This painting was inspired by a photograph of my grandfather in Fairfax, OK

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Coca Cola Cowboy ~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Coca Cola Cowboy, 30 x 30, oil on linen

With that title, of course it has to have a Coke Bottle in the painting. I've had this bottle for some time now and finally got to use it in a painting. Wow! Definitely more complicated than I expected but I'll be painting it again. 

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The Truth of the Spirit by K Henderson

 

The Truth of the Spirit, 18 x 18, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian wears a feathered headdress. His face is painted white.

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The Crow Whispers My Name oil painting by K Henderson

The Crow Whispers My Name

20" x 30", oil on linen

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Peace Medal by K Henderson

Peace Medal, 12 x 9, oil on board

This still life features a photo of Osage Chief Bacon Rind, a Peace Medal, a red ribbon and an Eagle feather
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Last of the Mohicans by K. Henderson

Last of the Mohicans, 9" x 12", oil on board

 The Last of the Mohicans. As we all know I love old books, toys and other fun things. The vintage American Indian ceramic figurines are part of my collection and make me smile every time I look at them. And these books have an average age of 100 years. Yes, Last of the Mohicans is one of them.

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Rabbit Bowl and Peppers by K Henderson

 Rabbit Bowl and Peppers, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

 I love the Mimbres bowls with animals painted on them. This bowl is placed with pots, peppers and a blanket.

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Red Pot and Peppers oil painting by K Henderson

Red Pot and Peppers, 30 x 30, oil on canvas
 

This painting has 3 pots, red peppers and a photo of an American Indian woman.

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I Ride an Old Paint Oil Painting by K Henderson

I Ride an Old Paint, 18 x 24, oil on canvas

The title of this painting comes from the song written by Woody Guthrie.
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Chief Charlot~ Oil Painting by K Henderson

Chief Charlot, 30 x 24, oil on canvas

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Buckaroo Oil Painting by K Henderson

 

Buckaroo, 40 x 20, oil on linen

In the not too distant past, before computers and big screen TV's we had small black and white televisions (or so I've been told). In the afternoons we watched The Lone Ranger, Zorro, Roy Rogers and a number of other Western Icons.

 And of course we wanted to grow up to be just like our Western Heroes. The first thing we needed was a cool outfit complete with hat and a pair of Six Shooters.

This Buckaroo is wearing all the right stuff for an afternoon of fighting the bad guys.


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Ride 'Em Cowgirl ~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Ride 'Em Cowgirl, 24" x 36", oil on linen

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Destry ~Oil Painting by K Henderson

  

Destry, 40" x 30", oil on linen

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Ramrod ~Oil Painting by K Henderson

 Ramrod , 36 x 36, oil on linen

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Desperado~Oil Painting by K Henderson

 Desperado, 36" x 24", oil on linen

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Spirit Dancer~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Spirit Dancer, 30 x 30, oil on linen

This Plains Indian Woman wears a dress used in the Ghost Dance.

It was said that performing the Ghost Dance would peacefully end the dominance of the white Man and return abundance to the land, including the return of the Buffalo.

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Shadow Out of Time~Oil Painting by K Henderson

 

Shadow Out of Time, 30 x 20, oil on Linen

This Plains Indian wears majestic Eagle Feathers in his hair. His face is painted white.Available

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Wind of Courage~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Wind of Courage, oil on linen, 30 x 40

Receiving and Eagle Feather is the highest mark of Respect. The feather must be earned through acts of courage and honor. Each Feather in a headdress represents the wearers accomplishments. 

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Eyes of the Soul~Oil Painting by K Henderson

 

Eyes of the Soul, oil on linen, 30" x 30"

This Plain Indian wears a feather Headdress with red ribbons


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Sings to the Buffalo~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Sings to the Buffalo, 36 x 24, oil on linen

According to tradition some people were gifted by spirit helpers to use a special song to lure buffalo into a  buffalo pound  which was a huge corral with walls covered by the leaves of thick bushes. As he sang, he used a drum. The song enticed the lead buffalo cow to bring her herd into the enclosure.

This painting is inspired by a 1880's photograph of a Cree Indian who was said to have this gift.

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Laughing Dream~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Laughing Dream, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

 Eagle feathers are worn in the hair of this Plains Indian. His face is painted with red and white clay and he wears a striped Blanket.Available

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Time is at Hand~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Time is at Hand, 30 x 30, Oil on linen

 

This painting shows a Plains Indian with a black hand (coup mark) painted on his face. This is a sign of Bravery. a sign of bravery. To be first to touch the enemy was regarded as the bravest deed of all, it was even a point of bravado for a single warrior to rush in among the enemy and strike one with quirt, coup stick or gun before attempting to fire, thus risking his own life.

His shirt is decorated with beads. He holds a shield.
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Rain Bird~Oil Painting by K Henderson

 

Rain Bird, oil on linen, 48 x 24 

This Plains Indian wears a feathered headdress with bells. His face is painted white with red stripes.

The shield he holds has red trade cloth and has an image of a Rain Bird. Some mythology tells the story of a large bird gathering the clouds with its wings and bringing much needed rain.
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Dancing Bear~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Dancing Bear, 40 x 30, oil on linen

This Plains Indian wears a Quilled shirt. Porcupine quillwork is an art form completely unique to North America. This decoration depicts bear paws.

The shield is also painted with bear paws.

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Wings of Night ~ Oil Painting by K Henderson

Wings of Night, oil on linen, 30 x 30

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Running Bear~ Oil Painting by K Henderson

Running Bear, 36 x 30, oil on linen

It's been a while since I've painted a Plains Indian Shield. It's long past due.

This shield shows a bear, red trade cloth, flicker feathers, eagle feathers and bells. The Plains Indian has his face painted white with red dots.
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Truth of the Soul~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Truth of the Soul, 18 x 18,  oil on canvas

This American Indian wears feathers in his hair. His shirt is painted and he has a red Stripe painted on his face

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CocaCola Cowboy ~ Oil Painting by K Henderson

 

CocaCola Cowboy, 30 x 30, oil on linen

Lets step into the Way Back Machine and go to our childhood days. After school we sit at the kitchen table, listen to the Lone Ranger on the Radio (or watch him on TV). We have a snack of CocaCola and a Hostess Cupcake. Yum!

To assist the Masked Man in his adventures we have our Pony Boy six-shooter, holster with horse head and genuine plastic jewel, Lone Ranger Comic, a Silver horse figurine, and Lincoln logs.

Life is good!
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Signs of Courage ~ Oil painting by K Henderson

Signs of Courage, 48 x 24, oil on linen

This Plains Indian wears a eagle feather Headdress with ermine tails and beads. His face is painted with a Coup Mark

His buck skin shirt is painted with stars and embellished with quills and feathers.

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Delight Maker~ Oil Painting by K Henderson

Delight Maker, 20 x 30, oil on linen

One of the purposes of the Pueblo Clown is  to  provide their own humorous interpretation of popular culture, re-enforcing taboo and communicating tradition.Available

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Summerfall~ Oil Painting by K Henderson

Summerfall, oil on canvas, 36 x 30

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Voice of Thunder~ Oil Painting by K Henderson

               

Voice of Thunder, 20 x 30, oil on linen

 This is based on a turn of last century photograph. The Plains Indian is wearing a feathered bonnet with eagle feathers.

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