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have it delivered on thursday. on thursday morning (Paul seldom

misses deadlines) we had the unveiling. Seventeen horses and

riders coming right at you.

Every hoof, torso, leg and arm perfectly foreshortened. a tour

de force. I’ve heard whole essays have been written about

rembrandt’s foreshortening of the watch captains outstretched

arm in the “night watch”. one day, essays may be written about

Ygartua’s “Scots Greys”.

I’ve often compared the experience of watching Paul work, and

discussing it with him while he works, to being in hemmingway’s

studio or at beethoven’s piano while they composed, freely asking

questions about each line and the creative process. It is a rare

occurrence to find an artist/creator of Paul’s caliber, with whom

you can do that. knowing Paul Ygartua has been one of the most

fascinating experiences of my life. I hope this book will allow more

art lovers to know one of the great masters of today.

YGartua IS a GEnIuS bY MIchaEL SILVErbrookE /coLLEctor (2008)

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