South Rim Express, 16 x 20 inch oil on panel© 2011 Kathleen Coy
I wish there was a great story behind this painting. I really do. Something that involves adventure, excitement, and trusting my life to a surefooted mule on a winding, dizzying, death-defying canyon trail. Traveling to paint on location at a remote site only accessible by said trusty, surefooted mules. Wouldn't that be great?
The real story behind this painting is far less adventurous:
Friend: Hey Kat, I went to the Grand Canyon and you know those mules that you can ride down to the bottom?
Me: Yes.
Friend: We didn't get to ride them down. They're booked up a year in advance. But I took a good photo of some of the mules in the corrals. Do you want to paint it?
Me, after seen the photo: YES!!
11 comments:
Holy cow, a YEAR in advance? Start planning those Grand Canyon trips early, I guess.
Love this! Was it a fun break from your norm?
Thanks, Chris, it was a lot of fun! Makes me want to paint some horses soon...
Beautiful - one of your best!
Beautiful . Just beautiful. Its been so long since I came by . I see your creating some very brilliant work.
I loved what you wrote at the beginning also. Have a wonderful day .
Lisa xo
My favorite of yours!
Mona, Lisa, and Jill, thank you so much for the kind words!
Totally awesome!
The story is great! And I love the mules!
amazing post with amazing pics
Love these mules...my grandfather was a mule trader in south Georgia in the 1920-40s. Is this for sale?
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Thanks for such a nice share.
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