Soul of Years by K. Henderson

 

 

Soul of Years, 20" x 30"

 

This American Indian  wears feathers and a red ribbon in his hair. His face is painted red, white and blue.

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The Delegate by K Henderson

 

 

The Delegate, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

 

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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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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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

 

 

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.

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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

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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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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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.

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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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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

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The Delegate by K Henderson

 

The Delegate, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

 

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

 

Available

Corn & Basket

Corn & Basket, 30 x 36, oil on canvas

 

 Available as a Giclee Print

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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

Available as a Giclee Print

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Rabbit Bowl and Peppers

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.

Available

Also Available as a Giclee Print

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Cowgirl Dreams

Cowgirl Dreams, oil on linen, 24 x 18

This painting is another in my series of Silver Screen Cowgirls. This little lady wears a hat, gauntlets, scarf and western shirt. The sepia tones brings us back to the times before Cowgirls were in Technicolor. 

Available as a Giclee Print

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On the Fringe 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.

SOLD 

Available as a Giclee Print

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