The 2005 poster artwork, “Storm Bird,” replays the incredible finish of last year’s Travers Stakes in Saratoga Springs, NY — a race run under a thunderstorm so large it turned day into night and so violent it closed the track. Through the dark and the rain came jockey Edgar Prado on Birdstone to claim the day. And what a day it was.
This is the 20th in the longest-running series of its kind in racing history. The 2005 Travers poster (and the Saratoga version) will be available after July 4, 2005.
Please look for it on this web site and at selected stores and galleries in Saratoga Springs. See you at the track.
Greg Montgomery
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July 09, 2005
The 2005 Travers 20th anniversary poster is here
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September 30, 2004
Greg's artwork to cover Dick Francis' mystery books
Dick Francis, one of the best-loved and best-known mystery writers in the world is having his entire collection of mystery stories re-published. Translated into 30 languages and given virtually every award in the industry, Francis’ stories have enchanted readers for decades. Berkley Publishing in New York City has asked me to create the covers for all 23 of these famous books. It has been such a thrill to work with the art directors at Berkley to create just the right images to go with Dick’s amazing narratives. Many of the books using my art for their covers already are in bookstores across the U.S.. Look for them in the mystery section ... and here on my website. -
June 30, 2004
Hot Off The Presses: 2004 Travers and Saratoga posters
The 2004 poster artwork, “16 Minutes to Post,” depicts a quiet scene in the paddock just before the race at the famous Saratoga Race Track in Saratoga Springs, NY.
This is the 19th in the longest-running series of its kind in racing history. The 2004 Travers poster (and the Saratoga version) will be available after July 10, 2004.
Please look for it on this web site and at selected stores and galleries in Saratoga Springs. See you at the track. -
November 16, 2003
Masters painting class in Venice, Italy
After 30 years of doing it my way, I decided to learn watercolor painting from a master. I am just back from seven days studying with the Australian watercolorist David Taylor, in Chioggia and Venice, Italy. It was challenging, frustrating and so rewarding. The people I met, the techniques I learned and the paintings I attempted are all on line today. I even opened my sketchbook for you. Enjoy. -
November 16, 2003
Trip to view poster archives in York, England
After World War I, Great Britain’s rail lines were consolidated into four companies, which competed fiercely for riders. Since the only way to advertise in color was the poster, each of these companies eventually hired a stable of artists to create dramatic travel illustrations for their particular line — The British Railway poster was born. I have just visited and done research at the largest repository for railway posters in the world — The National Railway Museum in York, England. Through the kindness of the curator, Beverley Cole, I was allowed to inspect the original illustrations for famous posters and to spend hours in the archives.