I
n March 2014, Rush was invited to submit
artwork for the poster for Rodeo de Santa Fe.
Her painting, AMERICAN RODEO: It Always
Begins With A Prayer, was selected. For her,
the greatest benefit was the pass that gave
her full access and permission to be up close
and photographing the action at the rodeo.
She ended up with thousands of images of
bulls, broncos, barrel racers, etc. “I was in my
element. I even had the fun of hanging out with
a couple of the stars of Longmire during the
rodeo.” Having worked with the cast for three
seasons, their presence was like watching the
rodeo with family.
Rush’s western cowgirl art will be featured on
the Priefert roping chute(s) at the Women’s
Pro Rodeo Association finals in October 2019.
Priefert manufactures heavy steel tubing gates,
fencing, round pens, and stock chutes for
rodeos across the country. The works of art are
wrapped with vinyl banners of varying sizes.
When Rush inquired how they had heard of her
work, she was told they had followed her for
years through social media sites.
As for the question about what type of art
she has not produced to date, the answer is:
sculpture. “I would need my three dimensional
art to be vibrant with color.” Rush purchased
some gemstone beads for her birthday in April,
so a sculpted work incorporating turquoise,
lapis, and jade may be forthcoming.
Only those who follow her on the below
social media links will see what works of art
Rush has in store for the world. Nothing has
stopped Rush from experiencing life and she
has countless more works of art in multiple
mediums yet to create and share.
www.rushcolefineart.com
https://www.facebook.com/Rush-Cole-Fine-
Art-192568447464906/
https://www.facebook.com/Rush-
Cole-ArtistAuthorPhotographer-
Books-342489902450892/
https://twitter.com/ButterflyArts
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