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Sunday, March 29, 2015

... Now ... THIS I Like ... or ... Another Go with the Farrier Painting

Same pose, same colors, same Scott and Bruno ...


I like how the tail looks here. I moistened the area, and stroked in thin lines of burnt orange, indanthrone and a mixture of orange, violet and blue [to make a rich black].

I wet the tail again, and stroked in lines of black only. Quite like the look - must remember this for future paintings!

I took this photo with something called AV mode. It's too dark, but it does show the  deeper, more earthy colors of Bruno.
I will not put a background in this painting. I feel what I want to express is solely about the farrier and the horse [and their bums!] If anything, I may put a w/w puddle of different colors around their feet to indicate a ground. Now, back to Voodoo ... I think he would look good in green!

Thank you so much for dropping by!

9 comments:

  1. Kathryn! Wow...You are so right... The tail looks great! I really like the look.. And I also think that it needs no background.. I believe the little puddles around the feet will be all it needs..
    blessings,
    Penny

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  2. Heeee?? What was wrong with the first one? I loved it so much, with that background, that door. You are never satisfied with your self, are you? I think you surprise us with an other beautiful painting:) Have a nice week. Big hug for Bruno and Maggie! xxx

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  3. Love it!!!
    There is something compelling about farriers' bums isn't there - am I allowed to say that???
    My farrier was nearing retirement but he always had young apprentices who were very easy on the eye (for the 'older' horse owing female LOL

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  4. Kathryn - you have done a delightful job on this. The tail is gorgeous and I so agree about the background. You know I am still smiling over this composition - Hugs!

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  5. It's fabulous Kathryn ! ( But I did like the first one too ) :-)) xx

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  6. Such a challenging subject to paint! But I love how you've captured it! :0)

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