Birthday Boys Jane Braithwaite Finale (2006) distills the raw

Finale (2006) distills the raw tension and rhythm of competitive polo into a dynamic burst of brushwork and colour

monochromatic palette—often deep blues or cool tones—that sharpen the contours of the horse’s head and the rider’s poised silhouette

horses led by their handlers

the composition tightened so the pair feels almost monumental

this landscape-format piece delivers impact on all levels

Birthday Boys Jane Braithwaite Finale (2006) distills the rawBirthday Boys painted by Dee TaylorAcrylic on box canvas 46 cm x 60 cm (18 inches x 24 inches) Pop Art in the style of Roy Lichtenstein Dee Taylor injects humour and high energy into this Pop Art homage to the thrill of the raceand the celebration beyond. Two jockeys battle down the homestretch, spurred on not only by competition, but the promise of birthday cake and champagne. With vibrant colours, comic book text, and dynamic motion, this painting