Oil on linen 20x24 - the subject of the steeplechase continues to fascinate me as a means of exploring my artistic goals. Each brush stroke is another step along the way - but I have such a long way to go.
Monday, August 27, 2012
The Primacy of Doubt
Oil on linen 20x24 - the subject of the steeplechase continues to fascinate me as a means of exploring my artistic goals. Each brush stroke is another step along the way - but I have such a long way to go.
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What a great action shot! I love the close ups! Great composition, Susan!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Heather - I like the way the distant horse and jockey are framed by the main horse and the landscape.
Deletegreat knowledge of horses. And I always admire your colors.
ReplyDeleteI am continually fascinated by equine anatomy, Maike - and its a challenge for me to paint the horses while they are making good use of that wonderful skeletal structure! I wanted the color in this piece to set the mood. Thank you for your comment.
DeleteIncredible! The action you pack into these paintings is truly dramatic & dynamic. Great work Susan!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, John - and I am so happy to see that Priscilla has shown up in your recent drawing!
DeleteWhat a magnificent painting! I would LOVE to watch you painting. What are your artistic goals?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathryn - perhaps it was Ace who inspired this one! My artistic goals are three fold - technical excellence, evoking in the viewer a sense of wonder and enchantment that transcends the subject and goes beyond ordinary perception, and immediate goals that relate specifically to each individual painting. It took me years to understand what my aspirations were and now I could write a book these goals and how difficult and elusive it is to even begin to attain them. I believe in continually challenging myself and in constant growth as an artist. It is my passion. And thank you for asking - I appreciate that.
DeleteSuperb action paintings! I love your energetic brush strokes, which give it that amazing life :0)
ReplyDeleteYour comment makes me very happy, Sandra! Thank you.
Deletewow! you are an amazing talent!
ReplyDeleteThat means a lot to me, Ashok, as you are so very accomplished with a wonderful imagination.
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