Riding A Horse Is Not A Gentle Hobby, 2012

This was painted entirely with One Shot Sign Paint, on a piece of MDO signboard. I wanted to show a moment of intensity between horse and rider, the image chosen is of a world champion barrel racer on her way to set a world record. I sometimes try...

This was painted entirely with One Shot Sign Paint, on a piece of MDO signboard. I wanted to show a moment of intensity between horse and rider, the image chosen is of a world champion barrel racer on her way to set a world record. I sometimes try to use the methods and materials from my years painting signs to create art which is not trying to facilitate commerce, like a sign, but rather to communicate an idea, an opinion, an affirmation for its own sake. The image combines a hand painted illustration, pinstriping, brush calligraphy and graphically designed hand lettering. These pieces fit.