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.

America, Motherhood and Apple Pie

America, Motherhood and Apple Pie, 36 x 30, oil on cradled board

This Trompe L'Oeil is a bit of a departure for me but so much fun! This homage to mothers has the Stars and Stripes created by Betsy Ross, the Mother of our flagAlso included are poster images of Mom as she was depicted during the first half of last century and little Apple Pies. Its completed with star shaped cookies just like mom used to make. Yum!

Detail

Salon International Greenhouse Gallery

I will have 2 paintings on exhibit (and for sale) at the Salon International 2012.I have participated in this show several years with my Trompe L'oeil and Photorealism still lifes

Car Keys, 18 x 24, oil on cradled board by K Henderson

Salon International 2012 is the eleventh annual juried exhibition. It will feature 434 original oil paintings selected from artist entries from around the world.

The Opening Reception will be April 14 - 5-8:00 pm.
The paintings will remain on exhibit until May 4.
Greenhouse Gallery is located at 6496 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX

Can't make it to the show? It's online!

Scottsdale Salon of Fine Art

The Making of a Cowboy, oil on canvas, 24 x 18

The 2nd Annual Scottsdale Salon of Fine Art

April 20th-May 20th
Show and Sale: Friday, April 20th, 6-8pm
This competition will feature the finest in representational figurative, portrait,still life, floral, landscape, interior, wildlife, and western themes. The Salon will be hosted by The Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ and will utilize the 10,000 sq. ft. upper level of the gallery.

The exhibit is now online

Sea Shell #3

Sea Shell #3, oil on cradled board, 12 x 12

This is my third and last (for now) painting of this intriguing sea shell

Again, I chose a limited palette using only raw sienna, white and cadmium red.

I love the slight amount of pink in this one.

Sea Shell #2

Sea Shell #2, oil on cradled board, 12 x 12

This is my second painting of this intriguing sea shell

Again, I chose a limited palette using only raw sienna, white and cadmium red.

The simple background makes the detail of the shell pop out.

Hubbard Museum Biennale Grande

Waiting, oil on canvas, 30 x 34

For those of you that will be in New Mexico in the next few months, be sure and stop by The Hubbard Museum of the American West for their Biennale Grande show.

The Opening Reception will be April 7, 1:00 - 3:00.
The Hubbard Museum of the American West
26301 Highway 70 West
Ruidoso Downs, NM
(575) 378-4142

The art will be on exhibit April 7 - July 15, 2012