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Kenny is a self-taught artist of the Native American culture. He is well known by many for his quality and detail. He holds educational seminars on Native American reproductions and historical use on all works he creates. He previously owned and operated an Indian style trading post of the same name for several years in Klamath Falls, Oregon, where he worked closely with the Klamath and Modoc Indians. In 2005, Kenny relocated to southwest Oregon. He lives on 20 acres in the beautiful Deer Creek valley. Kenny's Native American style art has been collected by many folks both here at home and abroad. Some of his works were chosen as gifts to Russian educators. His work has been displayed in several art galleries and museums, including the Favell Museum of Western and Indian Art. The Lost River Trading Company studio/workshop sits on the Fenstermachers' land and overlooks the beautiful mountain vistas and forest of Southern Oregon. In this peaceful setting, Kenny creates Native American style arts and reproductions of exquisite quality, beauty, and craftsmanship. Traditional Native American "flute" music is often heard echoing throughout the trees surrounding the shop, as it provides a backdrop of inspiration for the artist at work inside. Each item is handcrafted using natural materials whenever possible. Kenny uses a lot of wood found on the property to create items such as spirit chasers, rattles, quivers, displays, and more. Many items include actual historical beads and antique decorations. Native American related books and publications are used to help insure historical and cultural accuracy when needed. Items for sale are made primarily for display in the home or office collection, but many pieces can be worn for the occasional "night out" or other special event. The studio is continually equipped with a good supply of material and related items, such as brass, bone, feathers, beads, leather, and so on. The availability of materials allows for the provision of outside repairs, quick turnaround time on custom orders, and art work variety. No two pieces are exactly alike - take a look at LRTC's current work or previously sold works! |
"If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian, he can live in peace....Treat all men alike. Give them all the same law. Give them all an even chance to live and grow. All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers. The Earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it....Let me be a free man, free to travel, free to stop, free to work, free to trade....free to choose my own teachers, free to follow the religion of my fathers, free to think and talk and act for myself, and I will obey every law, or submit to the penalty." --Heinmot Tooyalaket "Chief Joseph", Nez Perce |