New Directions by K Henderson

New Directions, 24 x 30, oil on canvas

The red paint on the face symbolizes a tear for a fallen warrior

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Acoma Pottery by K Henderson

 Acoma Pottery, 9 x 12, oil on canvas

I've painted this piece of Southwestern Pottery several times. It's one of my favorites. I love using strong lights in my still lifes.

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I Shall Not Fail by K Henderson

I Shall Not Fail, 30 x 36, oil on canvas

The face is painted White and Black. The shirt is adorned with Glass beads

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Power of the Soul by K Henderson

Power of the Soul, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian wears a buckskin shirt decorated with glass beads. The first European explorers and colonists gave American Indians glass and ceramic beads as gifts and used beads for trade with them.

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I Witness and Wait by K Henderson

I Witness and Wait, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

Porcupine quillwork is an art form completely unique to North America. Before the introduction of glass beads, quillwork was a major decorative element used by the peoples who resided in the porcupine's natural habita

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Cheyenne Moccasins by K Henderson

Cheyenne Moccasins, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

These Moccasins are decorated with silver and beads

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To Hold in Honor by K Henderson

To Hold in Honor, 30 x 36, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian has his face painted Black and White. He wears a silver Scarf Slide

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Sioux Moccasins by K Henderson

Sioux Moccasins, 9 x 12, oil on canvas

I love painting moccasins. These beauties are decorated with beads, quills, metal cones and horse hair

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Painted Dreams by K. Henderson

Painted Dreams, 28 x 36, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian has his face painted Black and White and stands next to his Pinto horse.

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Assiniboin by K Henderson

Assiniboin, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

This American Indian wears a hair style that is associated with the Assiniboin Indian. He holds a shield and has a coup mark painted on his face 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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The Hour of our Dreams by K Henderson

The Hour of our Dreams, 36 x 36, oil on linen

This Plains Indian has his face painted red, white and blue. He wears a Trade Blanket and eagle Feathers.

Originally, paint used by the American Indians was made from clay, grease, plants or minerals.

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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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Remuda by K Henderson

Remuda, 42" x 62", oil on canvas

This heard of pinto horses are waiting to be saddled up for a day of work.

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