Running for Home
by Jim Gerkin
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21.500 x 14.000 inches
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Title
Running for Home
Artist
Jim Gerkin
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
One of the most exciting parts of the barrel racing competition at a quarter horse meet is the moment when horse and rider round the last barrel and sprint for the finish line. That moment is known as "running for home" and is the subject of this piece. The rider is a young lady named Claira and the quarter horse is named Cutter. In the painting, Claira has just spurred Cutter and he has responded into a furious gallop to the finish. I was attracted to this subject by the sensation of speed and forward motion created by the flowing of the rider's hair and the horse's man. In addition, the forward lean of the rider's body, the uplift of her hand and arm (with the rein) and the determination on her face all speak of speed, motion and exhilaration. If one can capture speed, motion and exhilaration in a painting, it will likely be a pretty good painting! Also, notice all of the triangles in the painting. The triangle is a very strong compositional element and there are several of them here. Most of them are pointing to the left (where Claira and Cutter are headed!) enhancing even more the sense of movement in that direction. I have not done many equestrian paintings but the power and beauty of the combined horse and rider is truly a worthy subject! I think this is a nice painting and I hope you enjoy it!
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November 19th, 2017
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