Rearing Stallion

Rearing Stallion
Oil on masonite, 9x12
Red X Paint Out - purchase here

This is probably the most unusual place I have ever painted inside of - the RedX in Riverside!  I know, it sounds crazy.  This is my first time in this hodge podge mix of a store - where collectibles, bronzes, bikes and groceries live in harmony with a fabulous wine collection!   After taking a quick stroll around the place, I landed near the bronzes - this one taller than I am.  What a great opportunity to paint a bronze in light that doesn’t change - so different than the ones on the Plaza, where all colors change as the sun progresses across the sky!  The red backdrop turned out to be a challenge, with the values so close to that of the sculpture itself.  I let my brush have free reign at last, and went a little crazy with the palette knife, letting in some wild color choices......oh the freedom is exhilarating!  Painting number 1019 in 1019 days :)

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