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.
 

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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.

Available

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.

Available

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

Available

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.

Available

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.


Available

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, 8" x 10" oil on canvas

 

 

 

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

Available
 

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.

Available

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.

Available

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. 

Available

 

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.

Available

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.

Available

 

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. 

Available

Coca Cola Cowboy 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.   

Available

 

Dancing Bear 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.

Available

Delight Maker 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

 

Eyes of the Soul by K Henderson

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

This Plain Indian wears a feather Headdress with red ribbons


Available

 

Golden Eagle by K Henderson

Golden Eagle is 40" x 30", oil on linen

This painting is a continuation of my 'Top Hat" series. In the 1880's The Powers That Be in the United States Government would invite American Indian leaders to Washington. There they were given gifts such as clothing, flags, hats etc. The recipient would then use these items as they saw fit. This hat is decorated with parts of a flag, an emblem from a helmet, ribbons and feathers

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Hano Clown by K Henderson

 

Hano Clown is oil on canvas, 20 x 30.

The Hano Clown, also known as a koshari, wears a black and white head dress with horns made of sheepskin. The horns are stuffed with grass and have cornhusk tassels at the tips. Tufts of cornhusks are also worn at the ears.

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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'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.
Available

 

Laughing Dream 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

 

Laughing Heart 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

Available

 

Looks to the Past 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.
 

Available

 

Rain Bird by K Henderson

 

Rain Bird, 48 x 24, oil on linen

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.

 Available

Running Bear 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.

This painting is  Available for purchase.