Beyond Their Reach

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"Beyond Their Reach" is my first major oil painting in Western Art, a piece I devoted an immense amount of time to, knowing it could shape my visual identity in the genre.

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Coming from the world of comics (Bande Dessinée in French), I spent years illustrating Western stories—gunfights, train heists, and high-speed chases on horseback. As I began this painting, those influences resurfaced naturally. I wanted to create a scene that felt cinematic and dynamic, with a strong sense of movement and tension.

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I chose a high vantage point to emphasize the scale of the train and make it the clear focal point. The robbers in pursuit are suddenly forced to a halt—the canyon standing between them and their prize. If you look closely, you’ll notice the train conductor peering out of the cabin, realizing he’s escaped at the last possible moment.

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On a deeper level, this painting represents more than just a dramatic chase. The train can be seen as a metaphor for my own journey into Western Art—crossing a bridge into a new world, leaving behind past subjects while bringing with me the energy, ideas, and passion that have always fueled my work.

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"Beyond Their Reach" was created for my first exhibition at Medicine Man Gallery, Masters of Drawing, marking the beginning of my path in the Western art world.