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Gallop I and II, the Belmont pARTy



FROM TOP:  FROM LEFT:  "Gallop I (Gray)" and "Gallop II (Dark Bay)," from the 2009 Belmont pARTy, both 6" x 12", equine paintings in acrylic on canvasboard. Inquiries may come to me.
Today's pARTy reference photo was provided by equine photographer Juliet Harrison. I'd like to thank Juliet for sharing her imagery with us on our first open invitation pARTy.
The reference photo (which you can see here), from Saratoga, depicts two Thoroughbreds in full gallop, complete with jockeys and the track scene as a backdrop. Initially I planned on painting each horse on his own panel, with the gray one pulling away and the dark horse digging in. Somewhere along the line, however, I began liking the idea of them running free, and never added the jockeys, rail, or background sheds. I'm debating still whether I should leave the dirt/track surface in the foreground or carry the grass to the lower edge of the canvas.
The idea of diptych's has always fascinated me. I've done it on a couple other occasions (Pounce is one), and really enjoy the challenge painting companion pieces provides. It's even more challenging to get those works completed within the course of a day that also included delivering artwork to a gallery and the end-of-school-year carnival.
I haven't seen Linda Shantz's painting yet, nor any of the Belmont pARTy participants. I understand Linda would like to have them all posted by Monday. You can review all the artwork on the Virtual pARTy blog.
Meanwhile, here's to a safe trip and a good race.
Enjoy your weekend!
Kim Santini
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  1. Unknown6:42 AM

    Kim they are great!
    Full of action, energy and life.
    A great interpretation of the reference.
    Million thanks for the open invite, had a great time at the pARTy!Enjoy the racing week-end:)

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  2. Kimberly Kelly Santini9:54 PM

    Thanks, Sheona!! I really enjoyed participating - even more so because of the group factor. Your piece is great - the heads and tails!!

    still haven't watched the race yet - it's been end of school year craziness here.... maybe tomorrow?!

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