I realized today that I’m actually in the Wild West, taking a road trip to sketch in different parts of Idaho. First we went to Snake River! What a great name. We trekked through the fantastic desert landscape to find some ancient petroglyphs carved into 15,000 year old Bonneville Flood Melon Gravel boulders at Celebration Park.
It was punishingly hot and after a gorgeous picnic we set out to find Idaho City an hour or so north of Boise. Now, city is a word that described the place when it was founded about 150 years ago. It’s built of wood with boardwalks instead of pavements and dirt roads. It’s a brilliant place that looks like it’s straight out of a movie. We quenched our thirst in Harley’s Biker Bar on Main Street (there were only a couple more streets), probably the only people supping soft drinks in there. I scribbled this.
The chaps wore leather chaps! Don’t get that at home.
This residency was partially funded by Wales Arts International and Arts Council Wales.
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I think the American chaps are a leftover from the old wild West. Makes you look like that old rugged individual otherwise known as the cowboy.
I can’t imagine British men going for the look lol
Looking forward to seeing more drawings from the Wild West
Watch this space!
Ah yes, the leather culture among American bikers is alive and well. I still have my leather jacket from years ago, although I never wore chaps. Guess I was saving that for the horses!
Mmmmm leather……..I wore leather jacket when I was a biker, but I never saw any.one in Britain wearing leather chaps…
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Love the petroglyphs and other sketches. Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. I am very envious and turning a lovely shade of green!!
Haha thanks
It’s been brilliant so far, done so much art…..