The Watchful Heart

The Watchful Heart is oil on canvas, 20" x 30".

The Warrior stands against the background of the Grasslands of the plains.  He is painted with white clay and black and red accents.
The American Indians painted themselves for ceremonial reasons, personal recognition or protection from the sun.

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See more of my Western Art and American Indian paintings on My Website

Gifts from the Ocean

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

Plains women made dresses out of skins, wool and cloth and would decorate them with natural local  items and trade items.
Elk eye teeth were often used.The number of teeth used was a sign of wealth. A cheaper substitute for teeth were cowrie shells which were a Trade item. The shape of the shell was similar to teeth and gave the same decorative effect.
This painting shows a red velvet dress with many cowrie shells

To see more of my work please view my website

The Amulet at White Dog Gallery

The Amulet, oil on linen, 36 x 36

I'm pleased to announce that I have joined White Dog Gallery
They are a new gallery located at:
 50A Weant Blvd.
 Carbondale, Colorado 81623

They will have their opening on Nov. 02, 2012

My painting The Amulet will be one of 6 of my paintings that will be featured

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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

Miniature Show in Santa Fe - Gallery 822

Crow Medicine, 10 x 8, oil on board.

I hope to see you this Friday, Nov 26 at Gallery 822 on Canyon Road, Santa Fe for the annual miniature show. The artist reception is 5:00 - 8:00.

Stop by, say hello and buy someone a gift of art.

Gallery 822 - Show opening

Sings with the Eagle, oil on linen, 20 x 30
Hope to see you at The Gallery at 822 Canyon Road, Santa Fe this Friday May 07, 2010, 5-8 pm. I'll be there with the other gallery artists. Lots of New work

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Gifts from the Ocean - American Indian

Gifts from the Ocean is 30 x 36, oil on canvas.
Plains women made dresses out of skins, wool and cloth and would decorate them with natural local  items and trade items.
Elk eye teeth were often used.The number of teeth used was a sign of wealth. A cheaper substitute for teeth were cowrie shells which were a Trade item. The shape of the shell was similar to teeth and gave the same decorative effect.
This painting shows a red velvet dress with many cowrie shells
To see more of my work please view my website

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Frequently Asked Question

Question: Do you have people sit for your or do you paint from photos? And is the clothing original on your portraits or from your imagination?

All of the above! I work from photos that I have taken. My goal is NOT to paint a portrait of my model but to use the face, the lighting, the expression as a starting point. I exaggerate features and combine different faces. What I'm painting is an expession or feeling not a specific person.

The same with the clothing. I have hundreds of books on the American Indian so I do research to find the clothing I want or I attend Pow Wows and take photos. I usually don't reproduce any of them exactly as I find them.

The Watchful Heart - American Indian Oil painting

The Watchful Heart is oil on canvas, 20" x 30".
The Warrior stands against the background of the Grasslands of the plains.  He is painted with white clay and black and red accents.
The American Indians painted themselves for ceremonial reasons, personal recognition or protection from the sun.
If you are interested in purchasing this painting please contact me at K. Henderson Studio

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Buying art online

                                                    Into a Slumber 30 x 36

Here's an article I thought you might be interested in

Save Time and Money Buying Art Online!

By Tony Moffitt

It always comes back to these two factors.
With busy lives, finding the time do discover new and exciting artists is getting harder. As more bricks-and-mortar galleries close down, the opportunities to do so are becoming less frequent. Getting to a gallery during their opening hours might not be possible.
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Subscribe to artist blogs
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And perhaps this is the key to buying art online successfully.
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