Rodeo paintings

Here are two fun paintings, both 18"x24" in oil pastel, showing the funnier side of bull riding, considered the most dangerous eight seconds of any sport! You may also see them, and their particulars, on my website, louisemellon.com.

Shove

Here is the most recent polo painting, finished this morning. "Shove" is an oil pastel on paper, 23" x 17" and is available. I am represented by The Chisholm Gallery, Millbrook, NY,  and they may be contacted at info@chisholmgallery.com, and 845-373-8370. Jeanne  Chisholm has mounted a stunning show of many artists at the Willcox Hotel in Aiken, SC, with everything from paintings, sculptures, memorabilia, needlepoint and photographs to dioramas and mixed media works. This show will be up through March 2nd, at which time there will be an artists' reception highlighting my work and the entire show. I am happy to announce that "Spring Brake" has gone home with a new collector.

Show Bull Jumping Final

Here is the finished Show Bull Jumping, ready to give you a chuckle!

Show Bull Jumping 3

I hope this makes you smile...it's almost finished and it's quite silly! I've had so much fun painting this. The final will be here next.

Show Bull Jumping2

The layers are being added gradually and it looks like this bull is a water jumper! Great fun!

Show Bull Jumping 1

Here is the first view of the progress on Show Bull Jumping! These are the first layers of this very large piece, and the current colors will change quite a lot. My daughter Jennifer, who competes in international show jumping, will undoubtedly call me right away to add her comments (or express her horror!). Lots of fun, and do share it with your friends who need a bit of cheering up today.

Gallery Representation

I am delighted to announce that my polo work is now represented by The Chisholm Gallery of Millbrook, NY. Jeanne Chisholm is well known for her forward thinking and creativity in  providing collectors with the finest sporting art and antiques. Please visit her website, http://chisholmgallery.com, and peruse the many talented artists in her stable. I am so pleased to be included in her roster...you will see that I am in really good company! To find my work, go to "Search Artists" on the right side of her home page, click on "By Name", and you'll find my name and my paintings. Happy Holidays, everyone!