Bucking Bronco 1977

LeRoy Neiman made this painting, Bucking Bronco, with lots of color and energy. The strokes are so expressive, it feels like you’re right there in the arena. The paint is laid on thick, almost like he’s sculpting with it. Look at how the pink and orange smears of the horse come together to show its raw energy. It’s not just about depicting a horse; it's about capturing the essence of movement and wildness. The brushstrokes are visible, celebrating the act of painting. It reminds me of Joan Mitchell, how she used color and gesture to convey emotion, or maybe de Kooning, who knew the power of a messy, expressive mark. But Neiman has his own flair. This piece isn’t trying to be profound; it’s just alive, vibrant, and unapologetically itself. Art isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about the questions we ask and the feelings we let loose.