“Stormy” Jim Connelly

“In Stormy,  the work explores the razor-thin boundary between control and chaos, capturing a singular, gravity-defying moment of a rodeo rider mid-buck. Against a backdrop of churning, atmospheric clouds, the composition vibrates with the raw energy of the American West.

The color palette is a masterclass in contrast: the cool, muted teals of the sky are punctuated by explosive bursts of golden light and fiery ochre, mirroring the dust and grit kicked up from the ground.

This piece utilizes heavy impasto techniques, where the thick application of paint gives the work a physical, tactile presence.  Balancing the kinetic power of the subject with a sophisticated, light-filled atmosphere, the painting serves as a tribute to resilience and the untamed spirit.”   Jim Connelly

“Stormy”
Jim Connelly
Oil   20″ x 16″
$2,650

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