I Love Barrel Racing! - western figurative oil painting of horse and rider barrel racing

Here's a finished - and I hope - an improved version of the earlier post.   (Thank you Hilda!)  Barrel racing is a cross between grace and athleticism and - wow - the relationship between horse and rider is beautiful to behold!  There aren't ever enough participants at the rodeo, but I probably feel that way  because I could watch endlessly!  There will be more western paintings because I have sketches and photos from the rodeo and dances here (Junction, Texas) in August.  I painted this piece on 12 x 9" panel.  To see more of my artwork, please click here to visit my blog at Hackberry Street Studio and here to visit my website

More Looking for Eight - oil pastel figurative rodeo

On this piece, I used Multimedia Art Board, which is a new discovery for me.  I received a gift certificate from the company as part of my prize at an art show and I absolutely love this new to me support!  I drew this one from one of my many rodeo drawings - 6 x 8".  To see more of my artwork, please click here to visit my blog.

Black and White Rodeo - original charcoal figurative drawing

I am sometimes astonished by the power and emotion of charcoal drawings.  It's my all-time favorite medium.  This drawing is on Canson drawing paper.  About 7 x 10".  To see more of my artwork, click here to visit my blog

Barrel Racer - original charcoal figurative drawing

I love barrel racing - here's another drawing from last summer's rodeo.  It's drawn on 12 x 9" multi media paper.  To see more of my artwork, please click here to visit my blog.

Getting Ready to Ride Rodeo painting by Barbara Haviland figures,oils,16x12

This Rodeo is one of my newest. He is getting ready to ride on the bull.  I was back stage shooting with my camera and finally painted what I had taken. I left out some stuff and wanted the Rider to be the center of attention.  He is 16"x12" and ready for purchase.  He is signed and comes framed.   He won the rodeo..

Title  Getting Ready to Ride

Medium oils on canvas

Size 16"x12"

Signed and Framed

http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/works/955509/getting-ready-to-ride-a-rodeo-painting-by-barbara-haviland

Standing Room Only by Robin Cheers

8x10 oil on panel
(c)2009 Robin Cheers

From a rodeo in Bertram last spring.

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Rodeo Cowboy by Kay Wyne

Rodeo Cowboy

Oil on 24" x 24" Gallery Wrap Canvas

I wanted to show the energy, movement and colorful excitement of the rodeo in this painting. It is on a 24" x 24" gallery wrap canvas, painted in oils. At the very start of this painting, the horse was standing. I changed the angle of the horse, and decided that it would be more interesting to have it kicking off the canvas. And moving, not standing. I will go back to the studio tomorrow and probably make a few minor changes and photograph it again. I liked the fringed on the chaps and the mane on the horse....seemed to get all tangled up in the ride. I thank you for viewing my blog, and welcome any comments on my latest painting! This painting is currently at the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas.

Rodeo Cowboy

Rodeo Cowboy

24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

I think this painting is finished....or at least I signed it. I wanted to show the energy, movement and colorful excitement of the rodeo in this painting. It is on a 24" x 24" gallery wrap canvas, painted in oils. At the very start of this painting, the horse was standing. I changed the angle of the horse, and decided that it would be more interesting to have it kicking off the canvas. And moving, not standing. I will go back to the studio tomorrow and probably make a few minor changes and photograph it again. I liked the fringed on the chaps and the mane on the horse....seemed to get all tangled up in the ride. I thank you for viewing this blog, and welcome any comments on my latest painting! If you would like to view more of my artwork, please visit my blog: www.kwyne.com