La Venerie II 1964

LeRoy Neiman made La Venerie II with visible brushstrokes over a green ground. There's something kind of luscious about how the paint is applied here, right? I imagine Neiman in the heat of the moment, those brushstrokes are confident, full of energy, each one contributing to the overall sense of movement and excitement. You see the red coats of the hunters, pops against the greens, and you just know he was totally vibing with the scene, trying to capture that thrill, the chase! It reminds me of someone like Manet, who was also interested in capturing modern life with all its hustle and bustle. But Neiman takes it a step further with this incredible sense of immediacy. It's like he's saying, "I'm not just showing you a hunt, I'm inviting you to feel the adrenaline!" Painting is like that—it's not just about representation, it's about an artist sharing a slice of their experience with us. The way they handle the paint, the colors they choose, it all adds up to something that goes beyond what we can see. And that's what keeps me coming back for more.