The Waiting Game

"The Waiting Game" 
7.5 x 6" Original Pastel © Trish Stevenson

Here is the wise and well-trained pick-up horse and his rider, patiently waiting for the next wild bronc ride, so they can do their job of keeping the dismounting cowboy out of danger when the 8 second horn blows. 

I truly enjoy observing horses -like this one on alert, waiting for a signal from the rider, while checking out his surroundings. Since the focus is on the horse I excluded details in  the otherwise busy background .
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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.

Time's Up

I love watching the pickup men at a rodeo - those guys have a lot of work to do and in a timely manner if the rodeo is to go on. They see alot of action! I also like to wonder what the horses think of each other - the wise, well-behaved one doing his job and the wild rebel he is chasing down.
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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.