The Attack 1903

Charles M. Russell made "The Attack" with watercolor, and what I see is he's just going for it. Look at how the horses' legs are just these washy blue and brown strokes, pure energy. I love how the paint isn't trying to be perfect; it's all about capturing the feeling of movement and chaos. The colors are mostly muted browns and blues, which gives it this dusty, old-timey vibe, like it's a memory fading. But then you get these pops of red and white that bring it to life. It reminds me of some of Winslow Homer's watercolors. You know, art is always a conversation. Each artist riffing off what came before. But Russell has a raw, untamed quality all his own. It's not about getting it 'right'; it's about feeling it, and that's what makes it so good.