Title: Classic Roper - September 2010

Materials: spectrum glass, barn wood frame

Inspiration: My most ambitious project to date and totally inspired by team roping, my new sport which I am 100% dedicated to. Life seemed quite plain until I left the box and chased my first steer and now I practice every chance I get and travel to jackpots once a month

Design: A tribute to all the team ropers, especially headers and their horses. The title "Classic Roper" is a play on words paying tribute to multiple recipients. First to all ropers, then the higher numbered ropers and finally to the man that inspired me to rope and who happens to use a Classic rope and its red, white and blue markings. Look closely and you may find a clue to his identity.