Day 28 of 30 Day Painting Challenge

Giacomo's Show

24x16" framed in silver frame

This sculptural description of famous racehorse, Giacomo, hangs in the Paul Sawyier Art Gallery in Frankfort. I wanted an unusual cropping for him. I love color, but this one is toned down from my usual color choices. 

Every day we have choices. Each of us has to determine which way our lives should go and with God's help, we can find our true path. 

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Barrel update

The barrel keeps leaking whiskey-too bad I don't drink, huh? Well, I've gotten pretty close to the barrel with all the rolling around to sun it and dry it out. This is the final week to paint on it. The lovely flowers will not be auctioned off like the barrel will be.

Bourbon whiskey barrel

Started working on a barrel to be auctioned off at the 3rd Annual Secretariat Festival in Sept.-Oct. 2010. Yes, Claiborne Farm is where Secretariat was raised.

http://www.claibornefarm.com/

The World Equestrian Games are coming this year as well. Check out this site and come visit Paris this fall.

http://www.alltechfeigames.com/

Today is Derby Day and there are several horses from Bourbon County where I live. Paddy O'Prada and Awesome Act are two from Adena Springs Farm.

http://www.adenastallions.com/about/contact_us.aspx