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Wings of the Night by K Henderson
Wings of Night, oil on linen, 30 x 30
If you follow my work, you'll know that I've been using a more subdued limited palette of colors in the past several months. I love the subtlety of these paintings, But I have gotten more than one request of "We want more color!"
So, In response, this Plains Indian is decked out with lots of RED against a blue background.
This painting is available for purchase.
The Delegate
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
Running Bear
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.
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.
Laughing Heart by K Henderson
Laughing Heart, 30 x 40, oil on linen
This Plains Indian has a face painted with a Coup Mark, a beaded shirt and holds a shield.
The background show a painting such as you would find on a robe or a tipi.
Dancing Bear
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.
Bear Talisman
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
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.
Warrior's Courage
This American Indian has his face painted white with a coup mark.
His hair is adorned with Eagle feathers.
Time is at Hand
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.
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Redwing
Redwing is 30 x 24, oil on canvas. It shows a mixture of old and newer icons of the American Indian. There is pottery, corn, beads, blanket, kachina as well as a turn of the century piece of sheet music "Redwing".
My favorite bit in this painting is the transparent tape holding the sheet music to the wall
I want to Ride, Ride, Ride
I Want to Ride, Ride, Ride, 24 x 18, oil on cradled board
Yes, I love my vintage toys. This painting features a Stick Horse , Marshall's Badge and Spurs. The photo of the cowboy is a friend and formal gallery owner, Thom.
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A Cowboy's Life
A Cowboy's Life, oil on cradled board, 18 x 24
I had so much fun with this trompe l'oeil painting! Howdy is at rest with his horses and his gal.
I hope you are enjoying my "Toys in a Box" series as much as I am because there are more to come.
No man's Girl
No Man’s Girl ,oil on canvas, 30″ x 40"
The painting includes vintage ceramic cowgirls, a dog (or is it a coyote?) cactus, a six-shooter and an Indian blanket to keep the cowgirl warm at night.
You gotta love Cowgirls! The title comes from the pulp fiction book cover in the background. Red is my favorite color and this painting has plenty of it!
The painting includes vintage ceramic cowgirls, a dog (or is it a coyote?) cactus, a six-shooter and an Indian blanket to keep the cowgirl warm at night.
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Ride 'em Cowboy
Ride Em' Cowboy, detail, 18 x 24, oil on canvas
Ok, my secret is out. I love vintage cowboy figurines. Alright, it wasn't much of a secret. I collect them. I display them. I love them.
The background features a silk scarf with a wonderful picture of a cowboy on a horse. Each ceramic cowboy has his own palomino horse and a cactus to show us he is in the Southwest.
I like the hard, shiny figurines against the soft texture of the scarf and rug.
Summerfall Winterspring
Summerfall, 36" x 30", oil on canvas
Summerfall is another of my contemporary realism oil paintingsfeaturing my vintage toys and ceramics. The main figure is the Indian Princess marionette, Winterspring Summerfall, from the Howdy Doody television show. Also included is a vintage scarf, a chalk figure (the kind you used to be able to win at carnivals) and a mule from an 1800’s mechanical toy.
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Santa Domingo Pot
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| 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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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.
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Saturday Matinee
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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? | |
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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.
Thursday
Destry
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Destry, 40" x 30", oil on linen Another in my Silver Screen Series. I really enjoyed painting this!
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Daughter of the West
Daughter of the West, oil on linen, 40 x 30
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This painting is based on a 1920's era Silent Screen Cowgirl. The sepia
tone captures the feeling of the first images of Cowgirls.
Cowgirl Dreams
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| Cowgirl Dreams, oil on linen, 24 x 18 |
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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.
Angel of the Prairie
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| Angel of the Prairie, oil on linen, 36 x 30 | |
This is my latest Silver Screen Cowgirl. Like the others in the series,
this oil painting is in sepia tones to take us back in time to the
Saturday Matinee.
The Cowgirl wears a beaded buckskin jacket and a cowboy hat. She holds her six shooter as she rests against a rail fence.
Buckaroo
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| Buckaroo, 40 x 20, oil on linen |
In the not too distant past, before computers and big screen TV's we had
small black and white televisions (or so I've been told). In the
afternoons we watched The Lone Ranger, Zorro, Roy Rogers and a number of
other Western Icons.
And of course we wanted to grow up to be just like our Western Heroes.
The first thing we needed was a cool outfit complete with hat and a pair
of Six Shooters.
This Buckaroo is wearing all the right stuff for an afternoon of fighting the bad guys.
Time Passes
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| 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.
Sundown by K Henderson
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| Sundown 36" x 30" |
This Cowboy just found a new home. I enjoyed painting the colorful clouds at sundown.
The Cowboy is wearing the typical regalia of hat, vest, and pocket watch
The Lone Ranger Rides Again
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The Lone Ranger Rides Again, 40 x 30, oil on linen Sold I thought The Lone Ranger would be a good match for my Silver Screen Cowgirls series.
The Lone Ranger television series ran from 1949 to 1957, mostly starring Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger. |
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