Waiting to Ride – Jeri Desrochers Oil Painting, Western Cowboys 30x40

Waiting to Ride is an original oil painting by Jeri Desrochers capturing a quiet, anticipatory moment among three cowboys seated just before a bull riding competition. Rather than depicting action, Desrochers focuses on the pause beforehand, emphasizing concentration, camaraderie, and restrained tension. The figures are rendered with expressive brushwork and confident color choices, set against a warm, dust-toned arena backdrop that reflects the atmosphere of Western rodeo culture.

Painted in oil on stretched canvas, the composition extends beyond the edges, allowing the piece to be displayed unframed. The painting is signed in the lower right and is titled and signed on the verso. This work exemplifies Desrochers’ narrative-driven approach to Western subject matter, appealing to collectors of contemporary Southwestern and figurative art.

Condition:
Excellent, No Damage

Size:
30 1/8" X 39 7/8" X 1.5"

Artist Biography:

Jeri Desrochers is a contemporary American painter based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She is widely recognized for her vibrant depictions of the American Southwest, with subject matter ranging from agricultural landscapes and rural life to Western figurative scenes. Raised on a small family farm, Desrochers developed an early connection to land, labor, and community—elements that remain central themes in her work.

Her paintings are known for their strong sense of light, layered color, and expressive surfaces, reflecting a background that includes watercolor and glass work. Desrochers’ work has been exhibited extensively throughout New Mexico and Texas and is held in public collections, including the State of New Mexico Art in Public Places Program and the El Paso Public Art Program. Her art celebrates the people and environments of the Southwest with warmth, movement, and emotional clarity.