Looks to the Past ~ Oil Painting by K Henderson

 

Looks to the Past, 20 x 30, oil on linen

This Plains Indian Warrior is glancing behind. He wears honors from past battles. Each eagle feather represents a brave deed and the hand painted on his face tells of an act of courage.
 

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Lovets Gallery Holiday Show

 Stop by Lovetts Gallery in Tulsa, OK for their Holiday Open House

It's that time of year again. Join us on December 6 for our annual Holiday Open House!
 
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New Print Available- Dream within a Dream

                                                Dream within a Dream, Giclee Print, 8 x 10,

Art Prints make great gifts!

Printed image is approx. 7" x 9" on 8" x 10" paper

Signed Limited Edition
Additional sizes available on request

K. Henderson has received over 100 Best of Show and First place

award for her original oil paintings and has been written up in several

Art Magazines

Available at my Etsy Shop

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New Print - Redwing

Redwing by K Henderson, Giclee Art print on Paper, 8 x 10, Pottery, from original Oil Painting

Art Prints make great gifts!

Printed image is approx. 7" x 9" on 8" x 10" paper

This painting shows a mixture of old and newer icons of the American Indian. There is pottery, corn, beads, blanket, a kachina as well as a turn of the century piece of sheet music "Redwing".

This is a print from an original oil painting. 

Available at my etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/mirrorofthesoulart
 

Crow Medicine by K Henderson

 

Crow Medicine, oil on board, 10 x 8,  © K Henderson

The use of animals parts was a way to connect man with the the Spirit World. Using the talon of a hawk or eagle was a prayer to give the warrior the ability to strike his enemy as successfully as the bird strikes it's prey

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Horse Spirit 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 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.

Available. Contact me https://www.khendersonartwork.com/contact

New Art Print ~ Forsaken by K Henderson

"Forsaken" Giclee Print, 8 x 10, American Indian, Western Art from original Oil Painting

Printed image is approx. 7" x 9" on 8" x 10" paper
This Plains Indian Has his face painted white. The Coup Mark (hand) painted on his face represents 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.

Signed Limited Edition

Available at my Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/mirrorofthesoulart

 

New Print - Sings to the Buffalo

 Sings to the Buffalo Giclee Print, 8 x 10, American Indian, Western Art from original Oil Painting

Printed image is approx. 7" x 9" on 8" x 10" paper

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.

Available at my Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/mirrorofthesoulart

New Print - Sacred Spirit

Sacred Spirit, K Henderson, Giclee Art print on Paper, 8 x 10, American Indian, Western Art from original Oil Painting 

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New Print- Sees with the Heart

 Sees with the Heart by K Henderson, Giclee Art print on Paper, 8 x 10, American Indian, Western Art from original Oil Painting

Printed image is approx. 7" x 9" on 8" x 10" paper

This is from an original oil painting of an American Indian by K. Henderson. 

Available at my Etsy shop http://MirrorOfTheSoulArt.etsy.com

New Print "Rainbird 2" by K Henderson

                                            Rainbird #2, giclee print on 8" x 10" paper

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Power of the Spirit

                                            Power of the Spirit, oil on cradled board, 24 x 18

Just got this email:

Congratulations!

You are an accepted artist of the 40^th Annual Bosque Art Classic, judged by Bruce Greene,CA.  Of the 681 entries, 230 pieces were juried into the show.  

Whispering Ways by K Henderson

Whispering Ways, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

This American Indian is wearing a feathered headdress, has a coup mark on his face and wears a beaded medallion on his shirt

 

Duster by K Henderson

                                                    Duster,20 x 16, oil on canvas

This is my favorite cowboy. He's wearing his canvas duster, a black hat and a beautiful silk scarf. I think I'm in love!

This painting is sold but Prints are available. More info soon.
 

Plein Air Magazine

 

Saturday Matinee

 

Saturday Matinee, 24″ x 20″ oil on canvas

Remember when movies cost a dime and the cowboy serials were all the rage? Ok, neither do I. But this painting Saturday Matinee brings those time back with a  Tom Mix poster, our favorite cowboy, Howdy Doody, a cowgirl sweetheart, American Indian, a horse and a six shooter. What more do you need?

SOLD

Hi Yo-o-o-o-o Silver! by K Henderson

 

Hi Yo-o-o-o-o Silver, 20 x 24 oil on canvas

The Lone Ranger rides again in this Trompe L'Oeil oil painting.

This Contemporary Realism Oil Painting includes a game from 1938 and comics from 1948.

See more of my Vintage Toy paintings on My Website www.fineartoils.com

P.S. I believe the artist who originated these comic book covers is Charles Flanders.

Who Was That Masked Man?

 

Who Was That Masked Man?, 30 x 40, oil on linen

The Lone Ranger is a true American Icon. He made his first appearance in 1933 as a radio character and has been going strong ever since in books, comics, television, movies and more.

This Contemporary Realism Oil Painting includes a game from 1938 and comics from 1948 as well as a vintage cap pistol.

 

 

Santa Domingo Pot, 24 x 18, oil on canvas

 

 

 

 

I love painting striped blankets. This blanket's colors fit perfectly with the color of this pottery.

Available

Ramrod by K Henderson

 Ramrod , 36 x 36, oil on linen

I love old western movies and TV shows. This painting is from my "Silver Screen" series of paintings.

Inquire for more information

Available

 

Green Shawl Art Print By K. Henderson

Green Shawl, print on paper, 21" x 14"

Art Print on Paper by K. Henderson. The image is a print from an original colored pencil drawing depicting an American Indian woman wearing a striped shawl. Paper Size is 21 x 14. This print is signed and numbered. 

Available on My Etsy Shop
 

Trail of Tears Poster 2000

 

 

Trail of Tears Poster 2000

 More treasures found. In my continuing de-cluttering efforts I came across several copies of a Trail of Tears poster from 2000. They feature my painting "Dancing Colors". The poster size is 20" x 20". You can purchase one from:

  My Etsy Shop

Christmas Cactus by K Henderson

Christmas Cactus, 30 x 36, Oil on canvas

 I think I'm one of the few people in the world who can't keep a Christmas cactus alive.

Never the less I was successful with this one long enough to paint it. It lived for a short time in a American Indian made pot.

The plant is gone but the painting is still Available

Bear Shield Talisman by K Henderson

 

Bear Shield Talisman, 12 x 9, oil on canvas

The Plains Indians would have personal talismans that they could wear as hair ornaments, clothing adornments or hang from their shields, horses, doorways etc.

This painting shows a beaded crystal attached to a shield painted with an image of a bear. This would give the owner the strength and power of The Bear

Available

Assiniboine Amulet by K Henderson

 

Assiniboine Amulet, 8 x 10, oil on canvas

Small leather medicine pouches or amulets were made by the Plains Indians and worn around the neck or attached to clothing or shields. These bags could be plain or decorated with beads, shells etc. It's what was inside the bag that was most important. These small bags would contain protection, luck, and healing power. Stones, feathers, metal, animals claws or teeth, and herbs may be placed in these bags. Each was personal to its owner and would contain items that were significant to the individual.

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Beaded Bag by K Henderson

 

Beaded Bag, 12 x 9, oil on canvas

The Plains Indians made beaded bags for several purposes. They made hold mirrors, needles for sewing, paint, or Strike-a-lights for starting fires. Or any other object they wanted to keep safe.

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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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Aces and Eights by K Henderson

 

Aces and Eights, 12 x 9, oil on board

Aces and Eights is known as the Dead Man's Hand in a two-pair poker hand. The hand gets its name from the legend of it being the five-card-draw hand held by Wild Bill Hickok at the time of his murder (August 2, 1876). It is accepted that the hand included the aces and eights of both the black suits. There is still debate about what the 5th card was.

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I've just Got to be a Cowgirl by K Henderson

 

I've just Got to be a Cowgirl, 20 x 16, oil on canvas

Cowgirls! This painting has cowgirls, a cowboy and a horse (ok, its a mule) . What more could you want in a western painting?

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Indian Artifacts by K Henderson

 

Indian Artifacts, 16 x 20 oil on canvas

The subject of this painting is figurines you may have found in the "Olden Days": a plastic Indian, a Chalk figure like you could win at the Fair, a tin horse with a Brave on his back and a ceramic American Indian salt and pepper set.


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I ride and old Paint 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.
Available

Silent Eyes by K Henderson

Silent Eyes, 9" x 12" oil on canvas

 

 

 

I think the most captivating part of an animal is the eyes. What do you think?

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Homestead by K Henderson

 

Homestead, 20" x 16", oil on canvas

This is a portrait of a young women in front of a wooden building on an old homestead. The building has since fallen down the the women is now old looking back at days gone by.
Available

Forever Brave by K Henderson

 

Forever Brave, 12" x 9", Oil on board

This little guy is one of my favorite vintage ceramic figures . He’s a little warrior with a tomahawk.

He is standing in front of a wool blanket. Can you tell that I love the color Red?

As I’ve said before, I love painting the different textures. The roughness of the wool, the shiny hardest of the ceramic and the satin reflections on the table all come together to make a nice contrast.

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Beaded Moccasins by K Henderson

 

 Beaded Moccasins, 8 x 10, oil on board

 

These Plains Indian Moccasins are heavily beaded with red, white, blue and green seed beads.

This is one of my few small oil paintings available. It is framed and ready to hang.

Available

Cowboy Still Life by K Henderson

Cowboy Still Life, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

 

 

 

 

I love anything Cowboy. I guess it comes from growing up in an era of early television when all the best TV shows were westerns.

Spurs, guns, boots and a little indian pottery for diversity. What more could you want?

Available
 

Red Pot and Peppers Still Life by K. Henderson

 

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

It's been a while since I've created one of my 'Pot' still lifes. I've always enjoyed painting them so I felt it was time for a new one.

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

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Antiquity of the Soul by K Henderson

Antiquity of the Soul, Oil on Canvas , 9 x 12

 This is another in my series of "Eyes". This Warrior has half of his face painted black and wears a Red Ribbon in his Hair.

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Forgotten Thoughts by K henderson

 

Forgotten Thoughts, 16 x 20, oil on linen 

The hand on his face represents a battle honor. It is a Coup mark which indicates that he has gotten close enough to touch an enemy in battle. This is considered braver than killing from a distance.   

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Chief Charlot by K Henderson

Chief Charlot, 30 x 24, oil on canvas

Chief Charlot, also know as Charlot, Claw of the Little Grizzly, was head chief of the Bitterroot Salish from 1870 to 1910. Here he wears a top hat and frock coat. His face is painted white.

This painting is inspired by a photo taken by Edward H Boos in 1907. 

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Red Spirit by K Henderson

  "Red Spirit" , oil on linen, 14" x 11"

This is inspired by a vintage photograph 

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Still Spirit by K Henderson

                                                    Still Spirit, oil on canvas, 30 x 30

I created this painted of an American Indian using a limited palette of colors.

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Time is at Hand 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.

Available

 

Warrior's Courage by K Henderson

                                    Warrior's Courage , 18 x 24, oil on cradled board

This American Indian has his face painted white with a coup mark.

His hair is adorned with Eagle feathers.

Available

 

Dream Caster by K Henderson

 

Dream Caster, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian is adorned with lots of feathers. His face is painted with red pigment.

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Dancing Colors by K Henderson

Dancing Colors, 36 x 24, oil on canvas

 

 

 

 

 This painting shows an American Indian woman dancer wearing a traditional cutwork Ribbon dress.

I love the colors don't you?

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Fears Nothing 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.

 

We Pray for Rain 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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bear Talisman by K Henderson

                                        Bear Talisman is oil on canvas, 40" x 30".
The painting is a plains Indian wearing eagle feathers and a beaded shirt He hold a shield on which is painted a bear. There is also a beaded talisman with a bear claw. The talisman is said to give the shield bearer the attributes of The Bear : Strength and Courage

Available

 

Children of the Night by K Henderson

 Children of the Night,oil on canvas, 30" x 30" is another painting showing the regalia of the Plains Indian. Buffalo robe, Wolf headdress and ermine adorn this warrior. 

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