The Man on a Prestigious Horse
This was one of those paintings that I thought I would never complete. I kept setting it aside for other jobs, even though I loved it. I had about three different titles on it, one of which was entirely incorrect in its usage of the word. Oh My, It's good that I have a day job that doesn't involve grammar and spelling. People at Spicher and Co would say, "Amen" to that.
As I painted this gentleman, I kept thinking that he looked...important. Where was he going? Where did he come from. I just couldn't decide. Was he a lawyer? Maybe. Could he be a doctor? No, he didn't look like he was in a hurry. Then it hit me, he was an Oxford man, whatever that means, I don't care, I like it.
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| The frame is a bit beat up but it adds character to the piece. The liner itself is in good condition. |
The little town in the background added the color that this painting craved.
I seem to have a certain repeated attraction for distinguished looking gentlemen. I love horses and farm animals, too, and think they make great subject matter.
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| The outside dimensions on this are 18 1/4 x 16" This is a nice size for just sticking it somewhere, not too large and not too small. |
I love the color tones, too. It has a mysteriousness to it but with the light background and rich red houses, the painting seems bright. I am going to put it on ETSY but will let it hang for now beneath my favorite ship painting. They look great together. Here is a full shot of the ship...
Enjoy.
