I finally get a chance to finish this one. There's lots of movement in it and that's what I like about it.

Yeeeeehawww! Obviously I'm having fun with this one! Trying to keep it loose and full of motion--the hair tells it all. The background is going to be a lot of pinkish dust. As you can see I changed the title.
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I liked the movement and simplicity in this one. This young woman had just tossed her loop around the head of a 1,300 lb. heifer on the run. She is tough, accomplished, and feminine all at the same time.

It's done and I'm very happy with it! As you can see we have a new title submitted by another local artist friend, and for me, it was the perfect title. I think this is one I might submit to Oil Painters of America Western Region Show.

I'm off to a good start and looking forward to progressing it along. I've had quite a few good suggestions for a title and I've narrowed it down to Desert Darling or Queen of Hearts. Let me know what you think?
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You might recognize this gal from a previous painting, "A Woman's Touch." She is a striking figure and I just couldn't resist painting her again. I am looking for a better title, so I'm open to suggestions. She was sizing up the arena and the calves waiting to be branded. But she also looks like she is maybe waiting for someone. So even something that would work for that. If someone makes a suggestion that I use, they will get a free print.
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Although this one was slow in coming I am very pleased with the way it came out. The landscapes in this country are some of the most spectacular in Oregon. They are rugged yet glorious in form and color. This painting is 18X24 and $1,944. To see my past blogs, go to http://fayetaylor.com/blog.

I really haven't been able to put in very long painting sessions on this one. I was able to get the saddle done--tedious work--and played a little with the ground, which still needs a lot of work. It does feel a lot more cohesive now. I'm hoping I can get it finished by the end of the week, if not sooner.
   By the way, I have two shows opening soon. The first is June 6th in El Cajon, CA at the Wieghorts Museum. You can view the online catalog at http://www.waow.org/WieghorstMuseum2010/Catalogue/Catalogue/index.htm. The second show is at Wild River Art Co. in Bend, OR, who is featuring 29 pieces of my work with an opening reception on June 12th, 5-7.