Yesterday, the FEI announced that LeRoy Neiman will be the official commemorative artist for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park. Here is what the new announcement from the FEI reported Neiman as saying, "The horse has always been a favorite subject of mine, from the work horse to the race horse. Kentucky is horse country, where this noble animal is prominent and appreciated. Man loves the horse, its beauty, power and speed. It's going to be fun to pain the eight different disciplines for the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games. Count me in to be in attendance at the games with sketchbook in hand."
He was commissioned to create the official painting for the 37th Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville in September, 2008. I would like to show you the image, but apparently Mr. Neiman's website makes clear that he's among the corporate few who will file criminal and civil charges for people who show his images on their blogs. Always a downside to corporatization! Anyway, it truly is a beautiful painting, so I encourage you to go to his site and see it yourself! Here's the link:
http://www.leroyneiman.com/core.htm