K Henderson
Weed, NM - United States
K Henderson - Fine Artist
Member Since: 01/29/2009
See my website www.khenderson.com
Recent accomplishments include being accepted into the International Guild of Realism, participation in the American Art in Miniature at the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa , OK, Mountain Oyster Club show and sale, inclusion in the Top 50 Mini Paint America traveling exhibit, and being featured in Southwest Art Magazine March 2008 issue and Sept 2008. K. won the “First Place” award during the American Plains Artists 23nd annual juried exhibit, “Art of the Plains 2007”, Salon International award of recognition, and winning 2 awards in the Art Renewal Center Salon.She has also exhibited with the Oil Painters of America, The National Oil and Acrylic Painter Society, at the Phippen Museum and Salon International Art Show
She has been featured in Southwest Art Magazine and Oklahoma Today. She has been included in articles in Southwest Art, Art of the West, American Cowboy, Art of the West, Western art Collector, Art Talk, Santa Fe Circle and Art of the Hills. Her work has been in several books including “The American Indians: An Illustrated History” - Turner Publishing ,“The Biographical Directory of Native American Painters” - Dr. Patrick Lester, SIR Publications, “Talking Leaves” - Eric Veitch, Verner Bendtsen, “Cherokee Art: Historical Precedents”, University of Georgia Press
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Art show at Lovetts gallery, Tulsa
May 29th, 2012
A Time of Honor, 36 x 30, oil on canvas You may know that I attend very few art shows (I hate to travel). But when I was invited to participate in a show in my hometown of Tulsa I agreed to be there. Lovetts Gallery Summer Perspective, 6528 E....
November 9th, 2011
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, ...
October 25th, 2011
Dream Caster, 30 x 30, oil on canvas This painting can be purchased at Spirits in the Wind Gallery in Golden, CO or by phone 303-279-1192 or inquire art@spiritsinthewindgallery.com Take a look at their website for more available work http://www...
The Warriors Tale by K Henderson
September 8th, 2011
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...
In the Company of Cowgirls Award
May 22nd, 2011
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. http://khendersonart2.blogspot.com/
Western Art Collector Greeley Stampede
May 20th, 2011
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...
Heart of the West Invitational Art Show
May 14th, 2011
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 painti...
Gallery 822 8th Anniversary Exhibition
May 4th, 2011
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 Roa...
Greeley Stampede Western Art Invitational
April 27th, 2011
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 ...
In The Company of Cowgirls Art Show
April 17th, 2011
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 reno...
First painting sale of the year
January 4th, 2011
Heart of Courage by K. Henderson This painting has found a new home. I’m so grateful to have people that enjoy my paintings and to have galleries that have enough faith in me to show my work http://khendersonartist.blogspot.com/
Quilled moccasins- American Indian
April 23rd, 2010
Quilled Moccasins, 9 x 12, oil on canvas Porcupine quillwork is an art form completely unique to North America. Before the introduction of glass beads, quillwork was a major decorative element used by the peoples who resided in the porcupine's nat...
Ball and Cone - American Indian
April 17th, 2010
The ear bob, also known as the ball and cone earring, was the most popular form of earring during the fur trade, and possibly the most popular item of the fur trade. The ear bob was made of a hollow two-part soldered ball suspended on a wire that pie...
April 13th, 2010
Peanuts and Gumballs, 18 x 24, oil on canvas I was awarded an Honorable Mention for Artistic Excellence at the Salon International Exhibit. Yippee! http://www.greenhousegallery.com/index.html
Hides from the Spirit - American Indian
February 26th, 2010
Hides from the Spirit, 18 x 24, oil on linen American Indians painted their faces for decorative purposes and for protection against the wind, sun, snow and insects. Designs of various kinds were used to designate membership in certain societies, ...
February 24th, 2010
My painting Blue Skies, 18 x 24, has been accepted into Master Works New Mexico’s 12th Annual Large and Miniature Fine Art Show. There were 251 entries in the oil/acrylic division and only 47 have been juried into the show. The show dates are April 9...
Summer Koshari - American Indian
February 21st, 2010
Summer Koshari is oil on canvas, 24 x 36 Although the majority of my American Indian paintings are portraits of the Plains Indians, I also love painting the Pueblo Koshari. They are a Hopi Clown that perform during spring and summer rituals. As...
February 17th, 2010
Sacred Power is oil on linen, 30 x 36. The image on the shield is the thunderbird. In many legends this bird brings Wind and Thunder with the beating of his wings. Some myths state that the sound of thunder is the sound of spirits warring in the ...
February 6th, 2010
Last of the Mohicans. It is oil on board , 9″ x 12″. The vintage American Indian ceramic figurines are shown with several antique books. Please check for more paintings on my website http://www.fineartoils.com/
The Return of the Buffalo - Ghost Dress
January 31st, 2010
The Return of the Buffalo is an oil painting on canvas, 30 x 40. The dress is an Arapaho Ghost Dress that would have been worn in the Ghost Dance. It was said that performing the Ghost Dance would peacefully end the dominance of the white Man and...
Gifts from the Ocean - American Indian
January 24th, 2010
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 wealt...
Blue Feather - American Indian
January 16th, 2010
Blue Feather, oil on canvas, 20 x 30. Parrots and macaws have been part of the American Indian culture for centuries. The South Americans traded the birds with their North American friends. Parrots carried prayers for Sun and Rain. The birds we...
The Warriors Prayer - American Indian
January 14th, 2010
The Warriors Prayer, 36 x 30, oil on canvas. This Plains Indian Wears eagle feathers in his hair and on his shield. The red stripes on his face represent tears for those that have fallen in battle. His regalia also includes a scarf, a scarf slide ...
January 12th, 2010
Gumballs and Peanuts is 18" x 24" oil on canvas. This is one of my most brightly colored and most ambitious paintings. I love the bright pink gumballs and the texture in the peanut shells. To more of my visit my blog http://khendersonart.blogspot...
January 10th, 2010
The Making of a Cowboy is 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?...
I Want to Believe - American Indian
January 3rd, 2010
"I Want to Believe" is an older painting. oil on canvas, 40 x 48. It was completed in 1998. During that time I painted several large paintings with 3 figures. I really like the strong colors in this piece. I'm revisiting so of my older pieces to i...
April 5th, 2009
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 m...
January 30th, 2009
Hello all! Welcome to my world of art. I have been a professional artist for nearly 30 years. I'm an oil painter living in rural New Mexico I like to capture a moment in our everyday lives. There is beauty in the simple objects that surround us. M...


















