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Bayard

(27,675 posts)
Sat Oct 25, 2025, 11:45 PM Oct 25

Some of my old artwork

We've been cleaning out the garage lately, and I've been finding some of my old sketchbooks. Thought I'd share a few.


This was my gray mare, Belle. In the 30 years I had her, she taught me a lot of what to do, and what to definitely NOT do.



This was one of my Greyhound rescues, Patch. Total sweetie. She washed out in training at the track because she was so fast, she'd run to the front and trip everybody else up trying to play. So, we got her when she was only a year old. Going to coursing meets though, she was in her element running x-country, and won nearly every match.



Some runners, during my running days.



A stylized watercolor

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Some of my old artwork (Original Post) Bayard Oct 25 OP
My favorite... sheshe2 Oct 26 #1
Excellent work. I especially like "Belle". LoisB Oct 26 #2
Very nice, Bayard! MIButterfly Oct 26 #3
I really like the last one. byronius Oct 26 #4
Love greyhounds csusan Oct 26 #5
Nice! 2naSalit Oct 26 #6
"" AllaN01Bear Oct 26 #7
Nice work bif Oct 26 #8

LoisB

(11,988 posts)
2. Excellent work. I especially like "Belle".
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 12:22 AM
Oct 26

Every time I see your name, my mind automatically goes to Bayard Rustin - one of my heroes.

csusan

(58 posts)
5. Love greyhounds
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 02:20 AM
Oct 26

I've had greyhounds most of my adult life. Absolutely adore the breed. Elegant but goofy dogs.

You're a very talented artist. Love your work.

2naSalit

(98,562 posts)
6. Nice!
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 06:30 AM
Oct 26

I like the watercolor best. The sketches are good, though. I have tried drawing humans and I don't like the results so I work with trees and landscapes, patterned designs and illuminations.

The sorting through things is upon me as well, been moving and trying to lighten my load, maybe see if anything is marketable. I haven't opened those boxes yet but in a few days I will be at that point. I can hardly wait to see what I find in them.

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