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Native American - Untitled

This is a "pencil" of a noble looking Native American which was unknown. The reference photo was taken by William Marion Pennington. Even the date of the reference photograph was not known. It was probably around 1900. Pencil on heavy-weight...

Horse & Native Indian American 3 x 5 Flag

Lightweight, polyester printed bleed through on both sides depicting a tonal brave warrior on horseback against a background of stars and stripes. Weatherproof and fade resistant in all kinds of weather. A most economical way to show your patriotism and...

Wayne Fox, Grass Dancer

This fine man is Native American, Wayne Fox. He is from the state of North Dakota. Leigh and I met Wayne at the powwow in Cody, Wyoming in the summer of 2008. The powwow is held every year at the...

Split Sky

This is a "pencil" original done of a middle-aged Native American, "Split Sky". This is a larger version of him. Karchner actually started his "Western Collection" with a miniature of "Split Sky." F.W. Glaser, a little-known photographer, took the reference...

Michael Terry as The Courter

This was the second in Denny's Native America series, titled "The Courter." The subject is portraying a Northern Cheyenne, circa 1860-1870 and is "looking for a bride." Portrayed, he is wearing an eagle feather war bonnet trimmed with row-after-row of...

Proud - Jay Eagle

This fine young man is Native American, Jay Eagle from Bullhead, South Dakota. Jay is Hunkpapa/Oglala Lakota and lives on the Standing Rock Reservation. Denny's good friend Andrew Hogarth from Sydney, Australia that is a world-famous photographer, took the first-class...

First Snow

One of Denny's latest painting is from his wife, Leigh's, photo shoot with a Native American Indian at the Mountain Man Rendezvous in Pinedale, WY. He is pictured here with his horse, "Apache," photographed in July 2006. The subject is...

The Bronze Cowboy

This is bronze artist extraordinaire, Don Hershberger. Don was 55 years old at the time this was painted. He lives in nearby, Clark, Wyoming. Don has lived the life of a cowboy here in Wyoming for many, many years but...

Cheyenne Moon - Danny Reyes

Here is Denny's latest piece. It is titled Cheyenne Moon. The model's name is Danny Reyes. Denny's very good friend, Andrew Hogarth, photographer/writer/storyteller from Australia took the outstanding reference photograph that he used to create this painting. Andrew, in his...

Bad Hand

Denny's third painting of this Native American model is from his wife, Leigh's, photo shoot at the Mountain Man Rendezvous in Pinedale, WY July, 2006. He was paid handsomely to pose for Denny in Pinedale, Wyoming in July 2006 while...

Jack Red Cloud

This is a "pencil" of "Jack Red Cloud," the Son of the renowned Chief Red Cloud. Jack Red Cloud was an Ogallala chief and an esteemed warrior and orator. A band of the Lakota or Teton Sioux tribe, the Ogallala...

Chief Plenty Coups

Plenty Coups was a Crow Chief and visionary leader. He allied Crow with the whites when the war for the West was being fought, because the Sioux and Cheyenne (who were opposing white settlement of the area) were the traditional...

Slow Bull

This is a "pencil" of "Slow Bull. Born in 1844, Slow Bull was an esteemed Ogallala sub chief and warrior who valiantly fought in numerous battles with the Kootenai, Blackfoot, Pawnee, Shoshone, and Apsaroke. A band of the Lakota or...

Spirit Come Down

Spirit Come Down is another recent miniature that the artist did.This piece is traditional oils on Ampersand Gessobord Masonite. Dimensions: 8" H x 8" W The framed original was sold by the Plainsman Gallery at 2141 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698....

Visionary - Stan Bearpaw

This painting is Dennis Karchner's first miniature. The size is 5" H x 7" W. This is Stan Bearpaw. Stan is a friend and neighbor from Cody, WY. He is a full-blooded Cherokee and he is the great, great, great...

Sasha - Amba Chante (Goodbye Heart)

Artist's Note:  This stunning model is our friend, Sasha Livingston. She is part Apache and was born and raised in Cody, Wyoming. She now works and resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado. At the time of my painting she is 26...

Horse Capture

Horse Capture was born near Milk River, Montana, in 1858. His tribe, the Atsina, commonly designated Gros Ventres of the Prairie, are of the Algonquian stock and a branch of the Arapaho. Their name for themselves is Aaninen, Atsina being...

Chief Wolf Robe

This "pencil" is "Chief Wolf Robe," a noble Cheyenne who was drawn using a photograph for reference taken by photographer, Frank A. Rinehart in 1898. Pencil on heavy-weight illustration board. Dimensions: 18" H x 12" W Edition of 250. Make your...

Waycie Roundstone, Grass Dancer

Denny's July, 2008 offering is this fine, fine young man, grass dancer, "Waycie" Roundstone. Waycie was 26 years of age at the time of this painting. He is full-blooded, Northern Cheyenne from Lame Deer, Montana. This piece is traditional oils...

Chief Tosh-A-Wah

This is a "pencil" of "Chief Tosh~A~Wah," (Tosawi) a Comanche. He is wearing a "Jeff Davis" hat along with a presidential peace medal around his neck. "Chief Tosh~A~Wah" was drawn using a photograph for reference taken by photographer, William S....

Raven Blanket

This is a "pencil" of "Raven Blanket,"- Nez Perce. The culturally diverse Nez Perce inhabited the Great Basin region of the United States and were skilled horse breeders and outdoor enthusiasts. The photo used for reference was taken by Edward...

Black Bear

This is a "pencil" of Black Bear, Chief. Black Bear was an important chief of the Northern Arapahoe. The reference photo used was taken by Frank A. Rinehart in 1899. Reference photos made available by the Buffalo Bill Historical Center,...

Cherokee Outlaw

This is Stan Bearpaw. Stan was 53 years old when this portrait was done and he is a full-blooded Cherokee. The great thing about Stan is that he is the "great, great, great nephew" of the famous "Indian Outlaw," Ned...

Little Horse

This is a pencil of "Little Horse," an Ogallula Sioux. Photographer Frank A. Rinehart (1862-1928) took the photo used for reference. The photograph was taken in the year 1899. Pencil on heavy-weight illustration board. Dimensions: 10.5" H x 8" W...

Little Bird

This is a "pencil" of "Little Bird" an Arapaho which was drawn using a photograph for reference taken by photographer, Frank A. Rinehart. What an honor, Karchner recently received an email from Little Bird's great granddaughter Loretta Little Bird Steele....

Freckled Face

This is a pencil of "Freckled Face," an Arapaho Indian. She is also the wife of "Little Bird", one of Karchners' other studies. Photographer Frank A. Rinehart (1862-1928) took the photo used for reference. The photograph was taken in the...

The Old Cheyenne

This is a "pencil" of "The Old Cheyenne." The reference photograph was taken in 1930 by Edward S.Curtis. Original on "Clayboard" Masonite. Dimensions: 18.5" H x 14.25" W Edition of 250. Make your size selection from the drop-down menu. Original is sold.

Leanin' Tree Thinking Of You Friendship Card

Depicts a colorful Native American mandala and feather design. Front: Friendship is not separate from love. They are woven of the same thread. Inside message: I'm thinking of you. Has lots of blank space inside to add your personalized messages....

Aztec Design Bandanna

Made in the USA. Colorful Native American inspired southwestern chevrons in red, dark green, teal blue, black, and yellow. Each bandanna measures 22" x 22" and is printed on 50/50 poly cotton blend for durability and long lasting color. Sewn...

Leanin' Tree Listen To The Voice Of Your Heart Inspirational Card

Front: Our first teacher is our own heart. --Cheyenne Proverb. Inside message: Listen to the voice of your heart. Features full color interior, colorful matching envelope included, printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks. Made in the USA. Artist: Legacy...

Leanin' Tree Indian Brave With The Wind At Your Back Birthday Card

Depicts a colorful dreamlike setting of tee pees, running horses, wolves, and a great white buffalo with soaring eagles overhead. Inside message: With the wind at your back and your face towards the sun, may the year that lies ahead...

Apache Print Bandanna

Made in the USA. Colorful Native American inspired southwestern chevrons bordered by smaller designs in red, orange, green, blue, and yellow. Each bandanna measures 22" x 22" and is printed on 50/50 poly cotton blend for durability and long lasting...