Morning Light

Morning Light, 30 x 40, oil on canvas

This painting has a ledger or robe paintings in the back ground. The one in this painting depicts a Horse Raid

Sees Forever

Sees Forever, 24 x 20, oil on linen

This painting is based on a photo from the turn of the 20th century. I painted it in browns and red to resemble a tinted photograph

This Plains Indian wears a feather, beads and trade cloth in his hair. The circle painted around his eye is to give him better vision.

He Seeks the Truth

He Seeks the Truth, oil on canvas, 9 x 12

This is the last of my "Eyes" series. The Plains Indian has black and white paint and red beads

If you would like to purchase this painting click Here

Gallery 822

Golden Son, 36 x 36, oil on linen

If you will be in Santa Fe, NM this weekend, make sure you stop by Gallery 822 on Canyon Road for the Thanksgiving Miniatures Preview and artist reception,Friday, November 25,4-7pm

No, I won't have any miniatures but I'll be in attendance with a new painting

Eyes of American Indians Book

Over the years I've had many people ask me if I have prints. The answer is 'No' (with the exception of a few I did several years ago) Instead of having prints made I decided to publish a small book of 40 of my paintings.I'm extremely happy with the quality of the printing and the construction. I hope you like it too. This is a 'print on demand' book from Blurb.com

The book is softcover, 6.75" x 6.75" and has 40 pages. If you click on this link you will be redirected to the site where you can preview the entire book, and if you choose, make a purchase.

This book is available at a discount to you if you have purchased an original painting. If you have purchased one of my paintings and haven't received your book, contact me for information!

Planet Bronze Minature show

Kachina by K Henderson, 10 x 8, oil on board
Planet Bronze is pleased to announce that their 6th Annual Miniature Show will be opening with two nights of celebration, Friday December 2nd and Saturday December 3rd. Come join us for wine, hor d'oeuvres, great company and beautiful art. We have over 130 pieces from over 45 artists from across the country. All pieces are 8" x 10" or smaller, and would make the perfect holiday gift for that one person on your list that just seems to have everything! The art will be available at the gallery and on the website thru January 31st. Come out to Planet Bronze and help make this year's show the best one yet!

Planet Bronze Art Gallery is located at 905 North 5th Ave. in Bozeman, MT. At the intersection of North 5th Ave. and West Tamarack, just one block of 7th Ave.

Please call (406) 585-0050 if directions are needed.

Red Willow Gallery

A Time Ago is 18" x 24" oil on canvas

The red stripes on his face represent the tears shed for those that fell during battle

This painting of a young Plains Indian warrior can be purchased at Red Willow Gallery in Tubac AZ 12 Tubac Road Tubac, AZ 85646. Or call (520) 398-2154

Warriors Work Gallery

Gifts from the Ocean, 30 x 36, oil on canvas

This painting just sold at Warriors Work Gallery's 15th anniversary show. Yes, they have other paintings available. Stop by the gallery at 277 Main Street, Hill City, SD or find art work on their website

Denver Post

I got a mention in the Denver Post. Click to see Mesmerized by K Henderson Oils

Spirits in the Wind Gallery

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

See more of my American Indian  paintings on my Website

Heritage Gallery

Red, White and Blue, 9 x 12, oil on canvas

This small painting can be purchased at Heritage Gallery in Scottsdale or by phone 480-941-9041.

Take a look at their website for more available work

Gallery at the Windsor

As Long as the Sun Rises, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian wears eagle feathers in his hair. His face is painted red.

This painting can be purchased at Gallery at the Windsor in Del Norte, CO or by phone 719.657.9030

Please stop by their website and see other available work

Sees for Miles

Sees for Miles, 30 x 30, oil on linen

Otter Breastplates were worn by the Plains Indians and were commonly decorated with Trade Mirrors
Fur traders introduced Trade Mirrors to the American Indians in the 17th century. Reflective surfaces were thought to have mystical powers and these mirrors were quickly adopted for use as decorative additions to warbonnets, otter breastplates and bustles, as well as for signaling mirrors.

Sees with the Heart

Sees with the Heart, 48 x 24, oil on linen

The size of this painting is a brand new format for me. I hope you like it.

This Plains Indian wears a bonnet of feathers, beads, bells, ermine tails and trade cloth. His face is painted white with a black Coup Mark (hand). The regalia is completed with a beaded shirt and 2 shell necklaces.

To Dance in the Night

To Dance in the Night, 30 x 40, oil on canvas

This Dancer wears a feather bustle, a breast plate of bone, beads and shell, a silver star scarf slide and a medallion of porcupine quills. His face is painted white and red.

All We Have Seen

All We Have Seen, 30 x 40, oil on linen

This Plains Indian has his face painted Blue White. He wears a shell necklace and an elaborate headdress of feathers and beads.

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Before I Go

Before I Go, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian holds a dance fan and wears a painted, beaded, and fringed shirt. He has a red tear painted on his face.

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Chief Charlot American Indian

Chief Charlot, 30 x 24, oil on canvas

Chief Charlot, also know as Charlo, 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.

NOAPS and Bosque Art Classic

Three Horses,18 x 24, oil on canvas
I am exhibiting in 2 shows that open this weekend

National oil and Acrylic painters Society Best of America!
2011 Exhibit Opening and Awards Reception
Dunnegan Gallery of Art
Bolivar, Missouri
1 p.m.—4 p.m.
The Exhibit continues through October 28, 2011 – Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 1 – 4 pm.
See it online

Bosque Art Classic
Bosque Art Center
215 College Hill Drive
Clifton, Texas 76634
Opening reception is Sold Out
The Show is open to the public for free starting September 11-25
See it online

The Warriors Tale

The Warriors Tale, 40 x 30, oil on canvas

This oil painting shows a Plains Indian with a feathered bonnet and a painted face.
The title comes from the fact that his regalia tells a story. The feathered bonnet or 'war bonnet' was bestowed on those that had many honors, each eagle feather representing a deed. The painted face can also tell of honors, society membership or personal stories.

Song of Courage

Song of Courage, 30 x 30 oil on linen

This Plains Indian wears a headdress of beads, feathers, bells and ermine tails. His face is painted white with a blue-black hand print
The hand painted on the face is a Coup Mark, 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.

Book available

Someone suggested I make a book of some of my paintings. Here it is. It is 7" x 7" and is available in softcover, 40 pages, 40 images. You can purchase it by clicking the link below

The Eyes of American Indians by K. Henderson |

Redwing - American indian Still life

Redwing is 30 x 24, oil on canvas.
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 painting was awarded second place at the Hubbard Museum's Biennale Grande in Ruidoso, NM.

My favorite bit in this painting is the transparent tape holding the sheet music to the wall

If you wish to purchase this painting click here

Indian Market Group Show Santa Fe

Heart of a Nation, 30 x 30, oil on linen

Just a reminder that Gallery 822 will be having their Artist's Reception for the annual Indian Market Group Exhibition on Friday, Aug 19, 5-8 pm

You can preview my new paintings here

Can't make it to the show? Contact the gallery for purchasing information 505.989.1700

Santa Fe Indian Market

The Shadow of our Burden, 20 x 30, oil on linen
You are invited to Santa Fe for the Indian Market group show at Gallery 822 on Canyon Road. The artist reception is Friday, Aug 19, 5-8pm. I hope to see you there.

Golden Son - American Indian

Golden Son, 36 x 36, oil on linen

In the Old Days pigments were made from vegetation, stones, soil and animal parts. These things were dried, ground and then mixed with with a binder (water, fat, saliva) to apply to the face and body.

This plains Indian wears a headdress made of eagle feathers, trade cloth, beads and ribbons

Sacred Dreams - Heart of the West

Sacred Dreams, 40 x 30, oil on canvas
This Plains Indian wears a headdress of feathers, bells, trade cloth, ermine tails and beads. His face is painted blue which is a sacred color in some tribes.

This is one of two paintings I will have available at the Heart of the West Invitational Art Show & Sale in Lander, WY. If you are interested in purchasing the painting before the show please contact me

Time Passes by K Henderson

Time Passes, 12 x 9, oil on canvas

This is one of my favorite small cowboy paintings. I like the subdued pale, cool colors with the red accent on the hat.

Click here if you would like to purchase this painting. As always, I ship free to the United States.

Vessel of the Soul

Vessel of the Soul, oil on canvas, 30 x 40

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.

Click here if you would like to purchase this painting. As always, I ship free to the United States.

Sacred Spirit - American Indian

Sacred Spirit, 30 x 30 , oil on canvas
This Plains Indian wears a headdress of feathers, trade cloth and beads. His face is painted blue which is a sacred color in some tribes. 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.

Pale Fire

Pale Fire, 40 x 30, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian wears a headdress of feathers, beads, ermine tails and a bird. I left the headdress partially out of focus to make the painted face the focal point of the painting.

This painting was inspired by a photo taken by Edward R. Curtis.

The Pale of Truth

The Pale of Truth, oil on cradled Board, 24 x 18

The young Plains Indian wears a 'War Shirt' decorated with blue paint, red trade cloth with porcupine quills and hair tassels wrapped in leather. He has eagle feathers in his hair and his face is painted with white clay.

This painting is currently available for purchase.

Moon Gazer II American Indian

Moon Gazer II, 60 x 40, oil on canvas

I had a request from one of my galleries to create a large painting. This is the results.

It was common for hair locks to be attached to 'War Shirts'of the Plains Indians. The hair may be that of a family member, taken in battle from an enemy or be animal hair. Whatever the case, it is a symbol of personal honor

Greeley Stampede Western Art Invitational

Timeless Spirit, 20 x 24, oil on canvas.

Tonight was the opening of the Western Art Invitational. I wish I could have been there. The show continues through July 4th.

The Art Show, located in the Event Center lobby in Greeley, CO, is open every day of the Greeley Stampede Rodeo, and is free to the public.

American Plains Artists

Reflection, 36 x 30, oil on linen
I will have this painting in the American Plains Artist show this year.

The show info seems to be missing from their website so I'll have to give the date and location later when I can find it.

Tales of the West - American Indian

Tales of the West, 24 x 20, oil on linen

This is another in my series of American Indians based on photos of performers in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.

I will be showing this painting in the Greeley Stampede Western Invitational Art Show later this month.

Reflections - American Indian

Reflections, oil on linen, 36 x 30
Otter Breastplates were worn by the Plains Indians and were commonly decorated with Trade Mirrors
Fur traders introduced Trade Mirrors to the American Indians in the 17th century. Reflective surfaces were thought to have mystical powers and these mirrors were quickly adopted for use as decorative additions to warbonnets, otter breastplates and bustles, as well as for signaling mirrors.

Wild West!

Wild West!, 36 x 36, oil on linen

As I reported recently, I'm painting a series of oils based on the American Indians that preformed in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. I'm using photos from the late 1800's as my reference and inspiration.

But what would this series be without a painting of Buffalo Bill Cody?

I'll be sending this painting to the Greeley Western Art Invitational

In the Company of Cowgirls Award

Three Horses, oil on canvas, 18 x 24
I'm pleased to announce that I was awarded the Jan Stiver Painting Award for Oil Painting for my painting Three Horses.

For some reason most of the art work has been removed from their website but they do have the Award winning pieces up so take a look

Western Art Collector - Greeley Stampede

I was pleased to find out that my painting image, The Shadow of our Burden, was included in Western Art Collector magazine's writeup about the Greeley Stampede Invitational Art show.

I can't figure out how to include the article so you can read it but if you contact me I'll email the article to you

In the Company of Cowgirls

Cowboy Girl, oil on canvas, 20 x 16
If you will be in Pendleton, Oregon this weekend, don't forget to stop by In the Company of Cowgirls art show.

The Art Show opens 1-6pm. Cattle Barons Ballroom, Artists Reception 7pm.-9pm, Hamleys Slickfork Saloon
Special Guest Ms. Juni Fisher will be in Concert. tickets $20 at the door

The show runs from May 19 - 22. For more info see their website

If you can't make it to the show you can See it Online

Heart of the West Invitational Art Show

Summer Lightning, 20 x 30, oil on canvas

I will be participating in the Heart of the West Invitational Art Show in Lander, WY again this year. I've had paintings in this show several times and was awarded Best of Show a few years ago for my painting Summer Lightning.

My only objection to this show is that it was only one day long. This year the show will hang for 8 days, Sept 10 -18. I'll have more information as the show draws nearer.

Timeless Spirit - Plains Indian

Timeless Spirit, 20 x 24, oil on canvas

This is the first in a series of my Buffalo Bill Wild West Show Indians. The paintings depict turn of the century Plains Indians, the ones you would have seen if you had the privilege of attending The Wild West Show. The paintings are based on photos taken of the performers.

I hope you enjoy them. If you are interested in purchasing any of these paintings please Contact Me

Gallery 822 8th Anniversary Exhibition

Red Indian, oil and gold leaf on linen, 30 x 40

I will be participating in Gallery 822's 8th Anniversary Exhibition. The gallery really puts on a great opening!

The Artist Reception is Friday May 6th, 5 - 8 pm. The location is at 822 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM.

Stop by and say hello and take a look at my new work.

Greeley Stampede Western Art Invitational

The Shadow of Our Burden, 20 x 30, oil on linen

I will be participating in The Greeley Stampede Western Art Invitational again this year. The show opens June 23rd in Greeley, CO. I'll have more info as the show draws nearer. In the mean time, you can see the art work of participating artists as well as images of past shows Here

In the Company of Cowgirls Art show

Three Horses, 18 x 24, oil on canvas
I'm pleased to announce that I was invited to show at In the Company of Cowgirls art show in Pendleton, Oregon, May 19-22, 2011

Artist's reception will be held Thursday May 19 from 7pm-9pm, at Pendleton's renowned Hamley's Slickfork Saloon. Awards will be presented.
Special Guest Ms.Juni Fisher, Songwriter, Singer, and Entertainer, will be in Concert.
The show celebrates the role women have played in the agriculture industry.

They Came No More - American Indian

They Came No More, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

I'm gearing up for summer shows and hope to have several paintings to post in the next month.

This is a painting of a Plains Indian with a beaded and quilled shirt. He carries a shield with a golden eagle bundle. This bundle was a token of power. It could be removed from the shield to be carried, used in rituals or placed in a dwelling.