Paris Olympics 2024, Women's Road Race: Vos and Vas

I admit that part of the reason I painted this was just to get to use the title.  That and the fact that Marianne Vos (Netherlands) and Blanka Vas (Hungary) were off the front of the race with a twenty-five second gap and a mere eighteen kilometers to go.  Vas was the one who launched on the Montmartre climb with only Vos able to hold the Hungarian's wheel.  As they went back down the other side from Sacre Coeur, the two built on their lead over their erstwhile companions.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available through my website at greigleach.com or you can simply follow the direct link at the end of the post to purchase the painting above. Since it is an original work of art, it is a first come first served reality. The work sells for $95 USD including shipping, but, yes, international shipping is both available and extra.

"Vos and Vas PO24-64" (Original art by Greig Leach)

Paris Olympics 2024, Women's Road Race: The Narrow Climb to Montemartre

J'adore Paris!  And have been many times including walking this very street.  At the top of the hill is a lovely square populated by artists selling their tourist focused artwork.  I doubt they were out there today.  Bridget and I had the chance to talk with a few and she let them know I was an artist.  We were invited back to the studio of one guy to space that many of the "tourist artists" kept their studios where they made their "real" work.  If I am not mistaken, the door to that space is just to the left as we look that this painting.  It almost looks like Kristen Faulkner (USA) is looking to see what paintings she can spy through the door.  In reality, she is looking at Mavi Garcia (Espana).  The pair were leading this small group that got established after a crash at the base of this climb.  Along for the ride are Blanka Vas (Hungary) and Marianne Vos (Netherlands).  This feels like it must be the move that will stick today.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available through my website at greigleach.com or you can simply follow the direct link at the end of the post to purchase the painting above. Since it is an original work of art, it is a first come first served reality. The work sells for $95 USD including shipping, but, yes, international shipping is both available and extra.

"The Narrow Climb to Martmontre PO24-62" (Original art by Greig Leach)

Bejing 2022: Quite a Crowd

The semi-final heats of the the Men's Short Track 1000M race seemed larger than normal with six guys taking to the start line.  Short Track is always a wild race with spills and thrills and this heat was no different (nor was the finale either).  This heat included from left to right, Shaolin Sandor Liu (Hungary), Juneseo Lee (Korea), Shaoang Liu (Hungary) - yes they are brothers, Dajng Wu (China), and Andrew Heo (USA).  Both of the Liu brothers advanced to the finals, along with the Chinese skater Wu. Lee was disqualified for a late race crash.  The elder Liu was disqualified in the finale on a questionable call (as was Wu) allowing Shaolin Sander Liu to take the Bronze medal.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available through my website at greigleach.com or you can simply follow the direct link at the end of the post to purchase the painting above. Since it is an original work of art, it is a first come first served reality. The painting was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors from www.Richesonart.com. The work sells for $75 USD plus shipping, and yes international shipping is available.

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Rio Olympics: New World Record

Climbing up on the lane markers, Katrinka Hosszu (Hungary) raises her arms in a victory salute to the crowd (and her countrymen).  Hosszu set a new World Record breaking the existing one by 5 seconds.  She seemed to come to the wall with no one else in the pool.

This is a small watercolors and ink painting measuring just 4"x6" and was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors and Steve Quiller brushes from www.richesonart.com.  This painting and all of my Olympics artwork will be available through my artist website at www.greigleach.com.  To purchase this particular painting just follow the direct link at the end of this post.

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