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The Gift
by Judy Larson™
Loyalty is a passion, a belief, a gift bestowed only upon those
who earn it. Few leaders fired the vehemence of loyalty greater
than Tatanka Iyotake, the Lakota Chief Sitting Bull. To The People,
loyalty was not only a characteristic of man, but also extended
to the natural and animal world. In his final years, Sitting Bull
proudly rode Circus Horse, a gift from Wild West impresario Wild
Bill. Some scoffed at the horse, trained to act and dance in the
renowned traveling show but, with the talent of any great leader,
Sitting Bull recognized in Circus Horse the fire of a true noble
spirit. This was the late 1800s, the time of the Ghost Dance, a
ceremony to rid the land of white people and restore the Indians’
way of life. The American government feared that Sitting Bull would
join the movement and bring the Lakota with him. Indian police were
sent to arrest him, and a battle quickly ensued. At the sound of
bullets, Circus Horse began the act he had been trained to do: a
dance of pawing the ground and throwing his mane. To the Lakota
it was far more. Circus Horse’s great white body remained at
Sitting Bull’s side throughout the battle and, after the Chief
was struck down, danced for hours more in respect for the fallen
man. It is said that Circus Horse was possessed with a spirit, for
throughout the entire battle, this imposing target was not struck
by a single bullet. Discover the face of loyalty in Judy Larson’s
The Gift.
The Noble Spirit Series
Noble Spirit is a series of paintings by Judy Larson that focus
on the nature of legendary animals. Some may be better known than
others, but the heart of the portrayal begins and ends with the
beauty of and the passion of the unique animal itself.
Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Giclée
Canvas:
limited to 200 s/n.
28"w x 13"h.
$545 | $625 CDN | £360 | €530
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Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Print:
limited to 1000 s/n.
25"w x 12"h.
$225 | $255 CDN | £150 | €220
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Arriving October 2006
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The Art of Judy Larson™:
Search for the Spirit Within
Step into the world of extremely realistic
and highly compassionate wildlife art. Share the secrets lying
just behind the eyes of a half-hidden wolf, or a galloping
horse.Artist Judy Larson’s signature technique is her
meticulous use of scratchboard.With her dedication to the
environment and skill for explicit detail, it’s not surprising
that Larson would choose an art process that demands an exacting
hand and eye. But the real joy of a Larson painting is in
the understanding she has for the spirit of each animal she
paints. She seems to enter the mind of the animal in order
to show us their soul.Those who are fortunate enough to own
a Larson limited edition will forever enjoy the quiet beauty
that emanates from the hearts of her animal subjects.
Passionately ecological, Judy Larson creates works that are
not only insightful and beautiful, but offer an array of secrets
hidden within the images. With her dedication to the natural
environment and aptitude for explicit detail, it’s not
surprising that Larson would choose an art process that has
deep roots and one that demands exacting skill.
To achieve her highly detailed paintings, Larson uses a clay-coated,
Masonite-backed art board called Claybord.® To produce
an original drawing, she paints the subject solidly with black
India ink to create a silhouette. Larson then scratches away
the dried ink using hundreds of X-Acto® blades and the
result is a magnificent, lifelike image. Once the subject
has been totally scratched, it is a finished black and white
illustration, ready for Larson to add color. The methods of
adding rich layers of color are diverse. Larson prefers a
combination of airbrush, gouache or acrylics for finishing,
with frequent rescratching for detail.
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