I’m a BIG fan of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. I have over 300 copies of that book with many different illustrators.

I’ve been wanting to do a painting based on the book for quite some time. A Mad Tea Party is my favorite chapter so that is what inspired this still life. “It’s Always 6 O’clock” is oil on canvas, 24 x 30.

I’ve used this battenburg lace in several of my paintings and I think I’m finally figuring out how to paint it

I am pleased to announce that I won the Best of Show award at the Heart of the West Invitational Art Show and Sale in Lander, WY. 40 western artists from throughout the U.S. are invited to this show & sale.

The winning painting is Summer Lightening, oil on canvas, 20″ x 30″

Here’s an article about me in the current , Nov 2009 issue of American Art Collector magazine. If you click on the image it should be large enough to read

Nope, it won’t enlarge. So click here to read the article

American Art in Miniature is an annual tradition at Gilcrease Museum. This year’s exhibition runs October 24 – November 8, 2009. To purchase a piece of art, plan to attend the American Art in Miniature Reception and Art Sale, Thursday, November 5, 2009. The Silent Auction begins at 6:00 p.m. and closes at 7:30 p.m.

American Art in Miniature 2009 offers work from 180 talented artists from across the nation. All works of art are no larger than 108 square inches (example: 9 x 12) exclusive of the frame. Sculptures are no larger than 1,728 cubic inches (example: 12 x 12 x 12) exclusive of base.

Click Here to begin browsing the Art Gallery.

New this year is a Phone Bank for those unable to attend the sale but who would like to make a purchase. Starting at 6:00 p.m. November 5th call (918) 596-2761 to place a bid or BUY IT NOW.

The online purchase price reflects the Reserve Price set by the artist. Artworks not sold on November 5, 2009, will be available online at the Reserve Price through November 15, 2009, and may be purchased by calling the Museum Store at (918) 596-2725 during business hours (10 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT, Tuesday – Sunday.)

All works are subject to availability. The sale closes November 15, 2009 at 5 p.m. CDT.

If you are in Lander ,Wy Oct 17 stop by the Heart of the West Invitational Art Show & Sale. I’ll have 2 paintings in the show

Cowboy and Buffalo is oil on canvas, 9″ x 12″. I decide to experiment with YouTube and you can see this painting’s Work in Progress here

First, let me say that I’m better at painting than making slide shows but I finally got a slide show of my American Indian paintings on YouTube !

Not perfect, but not bad. Take a look, leave a comment and let me know what you think

Next: A slide show with my still lifes

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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

Moccasins is oil on museum wrap canvas, 9″ x 12″. These beaded moccasins are a pair that I’ve had since I was a child. I don’t know why I’ve waited until now to paint them.

This painting will be available from my studio for the next week. After that, it can be purchased at an upcoming art show. For purchase information please contact K. Henderson Studio