Flag Race - A Work in Progress

It is another cold day but at least a little warmer than yesterday at -2F (-18.9C) and the wind chill making it feel like -21F (-29C); but spring will eventually arrive next month.

This is a sketch of the flag race which is one of the many timed evens in western horse shows.














I sketched in a couple of positions for the phase of the stride I would like on the horse.

I may have to do more than one outline drawing until I am satisfied with the position of the legs.

I will post this sketch at a later date once the outline drawing is completed.

Storm Brewing

I came across a photograph of a painting I did for the Ontario Rodeo Association which was one of their year end awards for Bareback Bronc Riding in 1988.

The Challenge (see my posting on 18 September 10) was the original pencil drawing submitted to the ORA for their approval.

In the final painting there are 15 figures in the background, 13 along the fence, one in the announcer's booth, the mounted flag man and a pick up man waiting for the horn to sound to help the rider off the bronc.

The Challenge

The split second before the bone jarring impact of almost half a ton of fighting fury hits the ground, bucking and twisting to throw off the rider who is equally as determined to stay aboard until the whistle blows.
















This is an original 15" x 20” framed graphite pencil drawing and is available for $165.00. SOLD

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