Chocolate Fund~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Chocolate Fund, 24 x 18, oil on cradled board

While doing research on WWII propaganda posters I came across this poster for the American Chocolate Fund. I knew it HAD to be included in a painting.

The American Chocolate fund's goal was to send 1000 pounds of chocolate EACH WEEK(!) to the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Wow!

This Trompe L'oeil includes the poster along with a Hershey's Chocolate Bar in a World War II era wrapper.
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The Case of the Drowning Duck~Greeting Card

The Case of the Drowning Duck~Greeting Card

Ruebens Crayola No 2~Greeting Card

Ruebens Crayola No 2~Greeting Card

Monopoly~Greeting Card

Monopoly~Greeting Card

Beach~Greeting Card

Beach~Greeting Card

Sea Bubbles~Greeting Cards

Sea Bubbles~Greeting Card

Purple Ink~Greeting Cards

Purple Ink~Greeting Cards

Gotta Dance~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Gotta Dance, 30 x 30, oil on linen

I attended ballet classes for years.I was in class 4-5 days a week. Alas, Ballet was not my true talent. But I was pleased to find a pair of my old toe shoes and use them in this painting. 

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Key to the Future~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Key to the Future, 12 x 12, oil on cradled board

This small Trompe L'Oeil focuses on the Tarot's High Priestess. She is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. Also included are a Key (key to knowledge) and an Owl's feather (symbol of wisdom)

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Ace 92~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Ace 92, 12 x 12, oil on cradled board.

This is another card Trompe L'Oeil painting. It has the Ace of Spades from the Bee Brand deck of cards with bumble bees.

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Flight of the Bumble Bee~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Flight of the Bumble Bee, 12 x 12. oil on cradled board

Yes, I know these are Honey Bees and not Bumble Bees but I like the title. And it fits in my my current Flight Themed paintings.

My favorite playing cards are the Jokers because they are so varied and this one with the bee is one of my favorites. 

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Martini~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Martini, oil on cradled board, 24 x 18

I've painted cocktail glasses several times in my still lifes but this is the first time I've actually painted a cocktail. And it won't be the last.

I love painting the light on the glass and liquid. Most of all I like the way the olives are distorted when viewed though the glass
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Old Crow~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Old Crow,oil on cradled board, 9 x 12

I love my collection of vintage toys. This crow is one of my favorites

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Music Box~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Music Box, 8 x 10, oil on board

This is a vintage red, tin, windup toy bird in a cigar box.

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Forever Brave~Oil Painting 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




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