Tek-No-Krazy by K. Henderson

 

Tek-No-Krazy, 30 x 30, oil on linen

Here's another vintage game that I had to paint once I saw it. The game is small, about 8" x 8" and I thought it deserved to be seen BIG.

I'm not sure of the exact date this game came on the scene but, obviously, it was when we were still in awe of outer space, robots and flying saucers. Some of us still are. 

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Operation by K Henderson

                                                    Operation, 30 x 40, oil on linen

I am revisiting some of my Vintage Game paintings. This painting has sold but Giclee prints are now available https://www.etsy.com/shop/KHendersonFineArt

I've always liked painting the games from my collection and hope to be doing more soon.

Commissions are welcome. Contact me https://www.khendersonartwork.com/contact

 

Orbit by K Henderson

 

 

Orbit, 20 x 30, oil on linen

Here's my latest Trompe L'oeil painting in my Vintage Board Game series. This game was manufactured by Parker Brothers in 1959.

My Orbit game is in pretty good shape. Fortunately, I have 2 very beat up Monopoly games that I used for inspiration for the tape, dents and dings.


Available

Giclee prints available in my Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/KHendersonFineArt

The Adventures of Superman oil painting by K Henderson

 

 

The Adventures of Superman , 24 x 48, oil on linen

Superman's first appearance was in Action Comics #1. Superman became popular very quickly. By 1940 the amount of merchandise available increased dramatically, with jigsaw puzzles, paper dolls, bubble gum and trading cards available, as well as wooden or metal figures.

This 1940 game by Milton Bradley  is the first and rarest of the early Superman board games, which was also offered as a premium in the Superman Bubble Gum Club prize folder. The box shows Superman stopping an oncoming airplane.

Available at Lovetts Gallery https://www.lovettsgallery.com/ 

Giclee prints available in My Etsy Store
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KHendersonFineArt

Boomer or Bust oil painting by K. Henderson

 

Boom or Bust,  36 x 36, oil on linen

 

I love the graphics an colors of this game. Parker Brothers manufactured this financial game in 1951

Players move around the board according to the throw of the Dice. Properties such as beauty Shop, Department store, etc are bought and sold at prices that rise and fall quite unexpectedly, depending on whether the conditions are NORMAL, BOOM times or BUST (Depression times) The game is quick- moving and amusing. The game ends when all but one player becomes bankrupt.  

 

This Painting is available at Lovetts Gallery

Giclee prints available in My Etsy Store

Calling All Cars by K Henderson

 

Calling All Cars, 24 x 48, oil on linen

This is another painting in my Vintage Board Games Series. 'Calling All Cars' game was manufactured in conjunction with the radio program of the same name, which aired from 1933-1939 on CBS.

Available at Lovetts Gallery 

Giclee Prints available on My Etsy shop

Orbit by K Henderson

 

Orbit, 20 x 30, oil on linen

Here's my latest Trompe L'oeil painting in my Vintage Board Game series. This game was manufactured by Parker Brothers in 1959.

My Orbit game is in pretty good shape. Fortunately, I have 2 very beat up Monopoly games that I used for inspiration for the tape, dents and dings.


Available

Straight Arrow by K Henderson

                                     Straight Arrow, oil on linen, 30" x 40"

One of my favorite board Games! I grew up in an era where kids played "cowboys and Indians".

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Flying Aces by K Henderson

Flying Aces, 24 x 48, oil on linen

This is my my most recent painting from my Vintage Board Games series. FLYING ACES No.72  was published by Selchow & Righter Company , New York, NY. 1940. Artwork by William Longyear.

 The object of the game is to follow the opponent's plane so that at the opportune time is plane may be "jumped".

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The Adventures of Superman by K Henderson

 

The Adventures of Superman , 24 x 48, oil on linen

Superman's first appearance was in Action Comics #1. Superman became popular very quickly. By 1940 the amount of merchandise available increased dramatically, with jigsaw puzzles, paper dolls, bubble gum and trading cards available, as well as wooden or metal figures.

This 1940 game by Milton Bradley  is the first and rarest of the early Superman board games, which was also offered as a premium in the Superman Bubble Gum Club prize folder. The box shows Superman stopping an oncoming airplane.

Available at Lovetts Gallery https://www.lovettsgallery.com/

Boomer or Bust by K. Henderson

Boom or Bust,  36 x 36, oil on linen

 

I love the graphics an colors of this game. Parker Brothers manufactured this financial game in 1951

Players move around the board according to the throw of the Dice. Properties such as beauty Shop, Department store, etc are bought and sold at prices that rise and fall quite unexpectedly, depending on whether the conditions are NORMAL, BOOM times or BUST (Depression times) The game is quick- moving and amusing. The game ends when all but one player becomes bankrupt.  

Available

 

Orbit Space Game by K Henderson

Orbit, 20 x 30, oil on linen

Here's my latest Trompe L'oeil painting in my Vintage Board Game series. This game was manufactured by Parker Brothers in 1959.

My Orbit game is in pretty good shape. Fortunately, I have 2 very beat up Monopoly games that I used for inspiration for the tape, dents and dings.


Available

See more of my Contemporary Realism paintings on My Website

The Adventures of Superman

 

The Adventures of Superman , 24 x 48, oil on linen

Superman's first appearance was in Action Comics #1. Superman became popular very quickly. By 1940 the amount of merchandise available increased dramatically, with jigsaw puzzles, paper dolls, bubble gum and trading cards available, as well as wooden or metal figures.

This 1940 game by Milton Bradley  is the first and rarest of the early Superman board games, which was also offered as a premium in the Superman Bubble Gum Club prize folder. The box shows Superman stopping an oncoming airplane.

Available


See more of my Contemporary Realism paintings on My Website

Orbit Space Game by K Henderson

 

Orbit, 20 x 30, oil on linen

Here's my latest Trompe L'oeil painting in my Vintage Board Game series. This game was manufactured by Parker Brothers in 1959.

My Orbit game is in pretty good shape. Fortunately, I have 2 very beat up Monopoly games that I used for inspiration for the tape, dents and dings.


Available

See more of my Contemporary Realism paintings on My Website

Barbie, Queen of the Prom by K Henderson

Barbie, Queen of the Prom, 24 x 36, oil on linen

All the the Vintage Game Board paintings I've been creating recently have been 'Boy' games (Cowboys, Indians, Super Heroes). I decided it was time to do a 'Girl' game. And what could be more Girly than Barbie, The Famous Teenage Fashion Doll?

My favorite barbie accessory is the Cat-Eye sunglasses. This game includes Boyfriend cards and  Formal cards among others. And what teenage girl could live without her Telephone?

This game has a copyright date of 1960 from Mattel. In this game you are Barbie. You win if you are the first player to be crowned Queen of the Prom. But in order to win you must have a steady boyfriend, a prom dress and be elected president of a school club.

Spaceship - Journey to Jupiter by K Henderson

 

Spaceship - Journey to Jupiter, oil on linen, 30 x 40

This is another oil painting in my Vintage Game series. This Spaceship game was manufactured around 1935. It was obviously handled and hopefully played with a lot! It looks like it was taped with masking tape and later with heavy duty duck (duct) tape.

The bright colors, dents, wrinkles and tape make this a realism painting with much to explore.

detail

SOLD

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Doctor, Doctor by K. Henderson

Doctor, Doctor 12 x 24, oil on cradled board

If you haven't figured it out by now, I collect vintage board games. The games in this painting are all medical related (at least to me they are).

When I see these games I can't help but sing the lyrics "Doctor, Doctor, gimmee the news" from the 1979 song "Bad Case of Loving You" written by John Martin.

See more of my vintage board game paintings on My Website

Operation Game by K. Henderson

Operation, 30 x 40, oil on linen

Here's the finished painting. I worked on the lower right and the background. I thought the background looked a bit flat so I darkened 2 of the corners and brightened some other areas.

The game was invented by John Spinello as a school assignment while he was a student at the University of Illinois in 1962.  Milton Bradley released the game in 1965 featuring Cavity Sam with his light up red nose and many ailments; Bread Basket, Butterflies in the Stomach, Ankle Bone Connected to the Knee Bone, Spare Ribs, Funny Bone, Water on the Knee, Charley Horse, Adam's Apple, Writer's Cramp, Wish Bone, Wrenched Ankle and Broken Heart.

SOLD

Deadliest Enemy

Deadliest Enemy, 24 x 30, oil on linen

This is another oil painting in my Vintage Game Series. The Box is from the 1965  'Superman Game, Superman's Deadliest  Enemy'. Looks like Superman is getting ready to do battle with Lex Luthor.

The game board in the background is from the 1954 game 'Calling Superman'.

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Toys and Games - Online book

Toys and Games, online book

I recently made an online book showing 22 of my Toys and Games paintings.No, the physical book is not available for purchase at this time but let me know what you think.

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