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Having recently returned from a trip to Arizona, I was eager to set up my canvas for this picture for a couple of reasons. The initial reason: This was the first real-life rodeo this Connecticut boy has ever witnessed. The second reason: It reminded me of my late father, who had a great love for clowns. Several walls of his home were adorned with pictures of clowns of every kind.
Out of respect and for the pure joy, I attempted to capture the mood of the audience as the Rodeo Clown walks towards the Gate as it closes behind the massive bull exiting the arena. The dust from the 8-second ride permeates the air like a heavy wind- storm.

If you look closely, you can see the cartoon character this artist added of his father, (without his glasses) just above and to the left of the letter ï¿¿Jï¿¿ in the Jack Daniels banner. White T-shirt and white hair.

Rick Fitzsimons Born in Bristol, Connecticut, where he now lives with his wife Bonnie, Rick’s interest in art emerged as a young child. Endless hours of drawing occupied much of his time as a youth. Although fascinated with the different aspects of art, he never thought he would make it his livelihood. His background in Business Management led him on an unusual path, circling back to the world of art. Rick and his dad opened an Awards and Sign shop in their hometown. Not long after, customers would request new Logo designs for their businesses, which led to applying the images to large signs and vehicles. This service soon began to include painting various landscape pictorials on the signs. As a result, his love for...