Forever Brave - Oil Painting

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

Available

See more of my Contemporary Realism paintings on My Website

Saturday Matinee - oil painting

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?

Inquire

See more of my Contemporary Realism paintings on My Website

Last of the Mohicans

 

Last of the Mohicans, oil on board , 9″ x 12″

The vintage American Indian ceramic figurines are shown with several antique books.

Available

See more of my Contemporary Realism paintings on My Website

Last of the Mohicans by K. Henderson

 

Last of the Mohicans, 9" x 12", oil on board

 The Last of the Mohicans. As we all know I love old books, toys and other fun things. The vintage American Indian ceramic figurines are part of my collection and make me smile every time I look at them. And these books have an average age of 100 years. Yes, Last of the Mohicans is one of them.

Available

See more of my Contemporary Realism paintings on My Website 

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.

Available

See more of my Contemporary Realism paintings on My Website

Last of the Mohicans

Last of the Mohicans, 9 x 12, oil on panel

Every once in a while I fall into the bad habit of starting paintings. Lots of them. Currently, I have about 10 paintings in progress. The good news is that I will have 10 new paintings to share within the next few weeks. The 'bad' news is that I haven't posted any new work for a while .

So, I thought we could revisit a (not so old) friend, The Last of the Mohicans. As we all know I love old books, toys and other fun things. The vintage American Indian ceramic figurines are part of my collection and make me smile every time I look at them. And these books have an average age of 100 years. Yes, Last of the Mohicans is one of them.

Biennale Grande Hubbard Museum

Summerfall, 36 x 30, oil on canvas

Two of my paintings have been accepted into the 2nd Biennale Grande at the Hubbard Musem of the American West.
The 2nd Biennale Grande is a juried fine art competition that seeks to recognize and honor excellence in the contemporary visual arts of the American West. The art with be on display April 4th to July 15th, 2012 at The Hubbard Museum of the American West, 26301 Hwy 70 West,Ruidoso Downs, NM.

Newsletter April 2010 - K. Henderson

Ah, the first signs of spring: the vultures have returned to the Sacramento Mountains, the jonquils are blooming and the first humming birds have arrived. Thanks goodness. We had a white winter and I'm glad to see it gone.
 
MasterWorks of New Mexico
12th annual Fine Art Show
April 9 – April 30
Hispanic Arts Building, Albuquerque, NM

The Opening Ceremony and Preview will be held Friday, April 9th, 2010, 5:00 - 8:00 pm . The show will remain open to the public April 10 - April 30, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, except Mondays.

My painting, Blue Skies, 18 x 24, oil on canvas, has been accepted into this exhibit
   
Salon International 2010
Greenhouse Gallery
6496 New Braunfels, Ave San Antonio , TX
April 10 - 30, 2010

Salon International 2010 is the ninth annual juried exhibition sponsored by the International Museum of Contemporary Masters. Artists entered 1288 paintings and 392 were accepted in the show.

My paintings Peanuts and Gumballs and Ball Jar and Marbles will be exhibited in the show.
This show is Online
 
Contacts and Links

To see more of my paintings and to be the first to see
my current work please view these sites:

http://www.fineartoils.com/

Blogs: http://khendersonart.blogspot.com/

NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP
If this newsletter didn't come directly from me, and you want to receive future newsletters, then click
K. Henderson newsletter
and sign up so you don't miss any news.

 If you liked this month's newsletter please forward it to a friend.

Settlers West American Miniature show

                                                Aces and Eights, oil on board, 12" x 9"

Don't forget, if you are around Tucson this weekend, stop by the Settlers West American Miniature show. I will be attending the opening on Feb 13 starting at 5:30. This is my first time at this show and I'm excited about being invited to this prestigious event.

See you there!

Award - Hubbard Museum

                                                          Redwing, oil on canvas, 30 x24

I was awarded second place at the Hubbard Museum's Biennale Grande in Ruidoso, NM. I didn't get to attend the opening because of bad road conditions. You have until April 11th to see the exhibit. 

Hubbard Museum's Biennale Grande

My painting Redwing has been accepted into the Hubbard Museum's Biennale Grande exhibition. The Biennale Grande is a juried fine arts competition that seeks to recognize and honor excellence in the contemporary visual arts of the American West.

R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard founded the Hubbard Museum of the American West in 1992, then presented it to the City of Ruidoso Downs, NM in 2005. It has grown from its original incredible collection of Anne C. Stradling’s Museum of the Horse to being a truly first class historic Western museum.

The Biennale Grande exhibit will be on display Jan 30 - April 11, 2010

December Newsletter - K. Henderson

                                                        Newsletter December 2009  
 
It's hard to believe that this year is almost over! I participated in lots of shows, got some awards and made an appearance in several magazine articles. All in all it's been a good year.
I want to thank everyone who bought my art, came to see my art in shows and galleries, took the time to email me or just visited me on my websites and blogs. Without you I couldn't do what I do. Thanks so much.
                                                                 Lovetts Gallery
                                                      6528 E. 51st ST, Tulsa, OK 74145

I've recently joined Lovetts Gallery in Tulsa. They are showing my still lifes. If you're in Tulsa, stop by and see the great art work they have.
                                                             Shows and Galleries

December gives me a break from doing juried shows but several of my galleries have new paintings including several small pieces.



                                                       American Art Collector

There was a nice article about my still lifes in the November issue of American Art Collector

If you missed it you can see it here, courtesy of American Art Collector magazine

http://www.fineartoils.com/AAC.PDF

  If you missed it, you can read it on my blog
 To see more of my paintings and to be the first to see my current work please view these sites
 
http://www.fineartoils.com/


 If you liked this month's newsletter please forward it to a friend

K. Henderson Art, LLC PO Box 425, Weed, NM 88354 575-687-2634
 

Redwing - oil painting

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

Newsletter September 2009 - K. Henderson

Greetings. It's already fall here in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico. The nights are cool and soon we'll be lighting up the fire in the wood stove
 
Breckenridge 18th Annual Juried Competition & Show
  August 25 through September 26

I know I had this image in last months newsletter but I wanted you to know that it was awarded the Juror's Choice award. There are 83 pieces of art in this show which is on exhibit at the Breckenridge Fine Art Center in Breckenridge TX

 National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society

Nineteenth Annual Best of America!
Sept 27 - Nov 17

2009 Exhibit Opening, Awards Reception, and Ceremony
Ella Carothers Dunnegan Gallery
Bolivar, Missouri, USA
1 p.m.—4 p.m.

24th ANNUAL BOSQUE ART CLASSIC
September 12-27, 2009

The Bosque Art Council presents the 24th Annual Bosque Art Classic, September 12-27, 2009. Opening night is Saturday, September 12, by reservation only. The show remains open to the public through Sunday, September 27, during normal hours.

This year's competition attracted 975 submissions. Approximately 144 pieces of art were selected by judge Joshua Rose, Editor of Western Art Collector Magazine.

You can view the show online

http://www.bosqueconservatory.com

SIGNATURE ARTIST

I was just awarded Signature Membership in the National Oil and Acrylic Painters of America Society. They define this as:
The Signature Artists' Guild is an elite sector of the Society Artist members whose work is recognized for consistent excellence.
I don't know how "elite" it is but I've been accepted in their show 3 years in a row which qualifies me for membership
 
Upcoming Events
I have several events I will tell you about in next months newsletter. These include information about the Mountain Oyster Club, Gilcrease Museums American Art in Miniature, Lander, WY Heart of the West show, gallery shows and an upcoming magazine feature

To see more of my paintings and to be the first to see my current work please view these sites

http://www.khenderson.com/

http://www.fineartoils.com/

NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP sign up at the top right of this page to have the newsletter delivered to your email

July 2009 Newsletter

                                                               Newsletter July 2009 

Greetings. July in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico is certainly different than our old home in eastern Oklahoma. Cool nights and rainy days means it's summertime. I continue to be busy painting for shows and galleries

National Society of Artists

5th National Juried Show
 July 7 - August 16, 2009

Hosted by The Center for the Arts & Sciences in Clute, Texas.
This is my first time to enter this exhibition. I'll have 2 paintings in the show including Strawberry Delight, 9 x 12, oil on board
 

Indian Market

What would August be without Indian Market in Santa Fe?

Once again I will be attending the festivities in Gallery 822 at Canyon Road. Be sure and save the dates: August 21 - 23.

I'll have more information for you in next months newsletter
   
International Guild of Realism
I became a member of IGOR in 2008. I will be entering 3 pieces in their next exhibion. The show will be held in California in 2010. I'll give you more information later but I thought I'd give you a Sneak Peek at one of the paintings I hope to be showing.

 

   
To see more of my paintings and to be the first to see my current work please view these sites

http://www.khenderson.com/
http://www.fineartoils.com/                                                         Blogs http://khendersonart.wordpress.com/                                                  http://fineartoils.wordpress.com/
 

NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

K. Henderson newsletter

and sign up so you don't miss any                                                  

If you liked this month's newsletter please forward it to a friend

K. Henderson Art, LLC PO Box 425, Weed, NM 88354 575-687-2634
  

Buying Art online

Here's an article that may interest you

I have it on My Other Blog

Forever Brave - oil painting

I don't have anything new to post so I thought I would pull out a painting from My Other Blog

Forever Brave  is 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.

To purchase this painting contact me

I'm a Semi-Finalist!!

The Art Renewal Center just posted the winners of the 2008-2009 Salon exhibition and I am a semi -finalist!! There were well over 1600 entries from 30 countries. No awards for me this year but it's great to know that I came THISCLOSE. It encourages me to work that much harder. The work in this show is really terrific. Take a look.
The pieces I entered were Saturday Matinee and Summerfall

SOLD

April Newsletter

Newsletter April 2009

Greetings. I hope you are enjoying Spring. Here in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico the spring winds have arrived. And we who live off grid are welcoming the longer days of sunshine. I need to do a bit of repair work on my greenhouse before I can plant my tomatoes. A greenhouse is the best way to keep the elk and deer from harvesting my crop before I do.
   
Salon International
Open House & Reception April 11, 2009

Gallery Exhibit April 11 - May 1

Greenhouse Gallery of Art,San Antonio , TX

As I told you last month, I had 2 of my paintings accepted into the Salon International Exhibit. I'm so thrilled to be in this show. There were 1031 paintings entered in this juried show and 347 were selected. I'm glad I didn't have to be the judge!
One of my paintings in the show is "The Making of a Cowboy", an oil on canvas , 24″ x 18″. It shows our favorite cowboy, Howdy Doody, with his patent, and accessories to make a cowboy. What cowboy is complete without his badge, handkerchief, garters, boots and plaid shirt? He is shown hanging from a rustic wood panel . Howdy was the first tv character to have a copyright.

I have a step by step demonstration showing how I painted this on my blog
 
With Wind and Time
This is a recent painting, oil on canvas, 30 "x 40" . It shows a plains Indian warrior wearing a bone breast plate, red and blue beads and a black blanket. The painted hand on his face shows that he has ‘counted coup’ or touched an enemy in battle.

This painting can be purchased at Mountain Trails Gallery in
Park City UT
  
How to care for your oil painting
This tip is from The American Institute for Conservation
Dust your painting every four to six months. Feather dusters can scratch paintings. Instead use soft, white-bristle Japanese brushes, sable (such as a typical makeup brush), or badger-hair brushes (called "blenders" and used for faux finishes). Never try to clean a painting yourself or use any liquid or commercial cleaners on a painted surface. Commercial preparations can cause irreparable damage to the fragile layers of a painting.
 
To see more of my paintings , a list of my galleries and to be the first to see my current work please view these sites

http://www.khenderson.com/
http://www.fineartoils.com/
Blogs http://khendersonart.wordpress.com/
  http://fineartoils.wordpress.com/

NEWSLETTER
SIGN-UP
 If this newsletter didn't come directly to you from me, and you want to receive future newsletters, then just
 CLICK HERE
 and sign-up so you don't miss any!

 If you liked this month's newsletter please forward it to a friend
 

Forever Brave - Oil Painting

This little guy is one of my favorite vintage  ceramic figures . He's a little warrior with a tomahawk.

He is standing infront 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

To purchase this painting contact me