Cowboy Waiting

11.5 x 8.5"  Original Pastel

© Trish Stevenson

As an artist I am inspired by the action and color of rodeo. I also look for opportunities to portray the human figure in an intriguing moment like this one where the cowboy looks like he might be contemplating his next ride. Click here for more information.

The Rockies, Art and...CHOCOLATE

"Lanky Cowboy"

Beautiful scenery, fine dining, lots of artwork and...CHOCOLATE - what more could you ask for? The Carbon County Arts Guild is hosting a group exhibit at the Depot Gallery in the gorgeous mountain town of Red Lodge, Montana during the month of February, (starts tomorrow - and remember February has 29 days this year - leap year!!) I have two pieces in the exhibit...this is one of them. This painting was awarded an Honorable Mention at the 32nd Annual Southeastern Montana Juried Exhibition in Miles City, Montana by John Pollock, longtime art professor at Montana State University. Although I love the action of rodeo, I also enjoy interpreting the sideline activities of contestants and fans.

There will be an artists reception on Feb. 10, 2012 from 4 - 6 pm.  There is also an fundraiser that involves CHOCOLATE the following evening at the Rock Creek Resort south of town. For more information: www.carboncountyartsguild.com

A Little Tough

Here is a tough cowboy on a tough little bronc making for an exciting ride. I've recently been focusing on oils and this is an 11 x 14", one of several I have painted in preparation for the Cody Art Show next week in Cody, Wyoming. Looking forward to it, my first time at this show. Click here for more information.

Lanky Cowboy at the Rodeo

I love the excitement and action of rodeo, but I also pay attention to the sideline activities of fans and contestants, looking for painting opportunities. I started to paint a much larger oil of this one, which I have abandoned for now, seems it lost something in the translation from the smaller size. I think I would almost have to use a palette knife to get the same feeling I have here, something else I have yet to try! For purchase info click here.