Time for work

The Four Horsemen

Eight months and counting ...
The Travers Stakes is only about eight months away (the third Saturday in August) so, it's time for me to get busy and start to create my 2012 Travers poster.

I've been combing through the photos that my partner, Paula and I have managed to take during last racing season and only a few scenes stand out from the rest. After doing so many images of the wonderful Saratoga Racetrack it's difficult to find a view that we haven't tried. But, I think we have a couple of good candidates. So, here goes ... wish us luck!

Meanwhile, please enjoy this "Four Horsemen" image I've been working on. It's not this year's poster, but I might produce it for sale as a print. Enjoy.

posted 1/10/2012 11:24:00 PM

New Year

Off to a good start
I was out in the yard yesterday (New Year's Day) planting flower bulbs! 46° F and green grass - wow. So, I thought I'd try to help the ski weather along and run this image I drew of a fellow trying to decide if he wants to try this run. I've been in that situation before and usually I give it a go.

It was a wonderful holiday. I got to see my whole family and so many friends ... Now, to hold on until spring! I wish you all good health and great adventures.

posted 1/02/2012 11:37:00 AM

Crazy Christmas Season

Back From Boston
It's been a pretty unsettled month leading up to these few weeks before the holidays. But, I'm grateful for work to do and deadlines to meet. I'm looking forward to some upcoming trips to the Big Apple. New York City is one of my favorite places on the planet especially during the holidays. I'm a sucker for the incredible promotions and window displays that are created during this short time. So, I'm going down to see the windows, visit my kids, do some sketching, and ice skate in Bryant Park! I hope to see you there!

posted 12/02/2011 03:07:00 PM

Found Art

23 years ago this last July, my boys and I embarked on a great adventure. We went with an old friend down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon on rafts. This is a sketch I did in a place called Nautiloid Canyon. I just found this sketchbook wedged in with a bunch of travel books and I was so glad to see it again! If you ever get the opportunity to take the Grand Canyon raft trip - do it. It was absolutely spectacular and so much fun. We went with Diamond River.

posted 10/31/2011 09:35:00 AM

The Royal Ascot

Bucket List Department
After years of thinking how fabulous it would be to attend The Royal Ascot, in Ascot, England, we actually did it! It took the combined help of many wonderful friends and a nod from the American Ambassador in London but we finally got there. We attended The Royal Ascot in the Royal Enclosure on Friday, June 17. We saw the Queen and her retinue arrive and we saw some exciting races. But, mostly what we saw were fabulous outfits and the what must be the most beautiful racetrack on the planet.

posted 6/24/2011 05:48:00 PM

The 2011 poster is here ...

Winner's Circle
2011: The Travers 142nd Running, Saratoga
Saratoga's Winner's Circle: This is the place where every horse, trainer, jockey, and especially owners want to end up. It takes preparation, hard work, courage and more than a little luck to get to this hallowed ground. The little alcove off the track at the finish line outlined with wrought iron fencing and flowers is a relatively new addition to the venerable racecourse. It's just big enough for owners, trainers, and grooms to stand along side their victorious runner and jockey for the presentation of the historic Man O' War Cup, or Travers Trophy on Travers Day.

This is the 26th poster in the longest-running series of its kind. The 2011 Travers poster (and the Saratoga version) are available after June 24, 2011 on this web site and at selected stores and galleries in Saratoga Springs. See you at the track.

posted 6/14/2011 08:57:00 PM