The 138th running of The Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday.
This work of art by Robert Joyner makes me feel as though I am right there in the mix.
This work has a sort of "Mad men" air to it, love her green dress, the red nails, mint juleps in hand and his classic southern proper navy blazer and straw boater....I admire the fierce and fast brush strokes.
Hope you will be watching the race with a mint julep in hand.
I love his style too! His painting is fast and furious with passion. No mint julep for me, but a margarita. ;) This weekend will be a lot of celebrating. Happy Derby and Cinco De Mayo! xo
I wonder if the mint juleps were served in a sterling silver cup... You have reminded me of a wonderful article from years ago about the history (and science)of mint juleps -- written be a former Washington Post food writer and science professor. It took me a while to find it again, but it is very amusing and worth reading... I've wanted to try a mint julep ever since. The article is called "One Mint Julep": http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53592-2003Apr29.html Have a wonderful weekend -- enjoy the race and your mint julep!
The brush strokes evoke the frenzy and speed of the races and the festive nature of the spectators... will be watching though can seem to find my julep cups! xxoo
I love your spill, amazing work. Thanks for sharing. Hope you can pick a winner. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
ReplyDeleteI love his style too! His painting is fast and furious with passion.
ReplyDeleteNo mint julep for me, but a margarita. ;) This weekend will be a lot of celebrating. Happy Derby and Cinco De Mayo! xo
My dream is to attend the Kentucky Derby. I sued to go to the Delmar Races!
ReplyDeleteXoxo
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I am in love with his work...happy Friday! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful works! I'm with Joyce a margarita for cinco de Mayo is more my style! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the mint juleps were served in a sterling silver cup... You have reminded me of a wonderful article from years ago about the history (and science)of mint juleps -- written be a former Washington Post food writer and science professor. It took me a while to find it again, but it is very amusing and worth reading... I've wanted to try a mint julep ever since. The article is called "One Mint Julep":
ReplyDeletehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53592-2003Apr29.html
Have a wonderful weekend -- enjoy the race and your mint julep!
Love this artists' work!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe brush strokes evoke the frenzy and speed of the races and the festive nature of the spectators... will be watching though can seem to find my julep cups!
ReplyDeletexxoo
Great,full of action - hope you backed the winner!
ReplyDeleteBeing from the south-yes, Mint Juleps are served in silver glasses, cups. They are powerful + tasty!
ReplyDeleteAdore his art. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
Fast horses and fancy hats.
ReplyDeleteDoesn’t get much better than that.