Homage to Remington 1973

LeRoy Neiman made this painting called "Homage to Remington" using what looks like quick flicks of paint. Neiman's really diving into the action, isn't he? The surface has all these visible strokes and daubs of paint. It's thick in some spots, almost like he's sculpting with color. Look at the horses – you can almost feel the energy of their gallop. See how the pink paint at the bottom isn't just a background? It feels like a cloud of dust kicked up in their wake. It's not about perfection; it's about capturing a moment, a feeling. Neiman reminds me a little of Franz Kline, though with a completely different subject matter. Both use bold, expressive marks. Art's all about how we see and share our worlds, right? It's more like a wild conversation than a lecture.