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| Meet Sweetie. We were together for almost 20 years. As you can see from the photo, she could be very sweet and gentle; she could also be quite the opposite. She was a "lead mare", which in horse terms means she is the boss. I have always loved this photo of the two of us, and finally tried to paint it. As you can see from all the colours in her coat, this was no easy project! |
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| Initial drawing |
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| First wet in wet washes - quin. burnt orange, quin. violet and indanthrone straight up or in various mixtures. |
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| Above 2 photos - deepening colours, using w/w and dry brush techniques |
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| Starting to look a bit like a horse here |
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| A LOT of glazing to create a sense of volume and depth to her head and neck |
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| I decided to put in her back and rump and a bit of her chest. |
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| Deepening the colour intensity of her coat |
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| I debated whether to put in any background, but finally decided to put in something soft and nebulous, using the same colours I used in Sweetie's coat. Glad I put in the background! |
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| I am posting two photos of the finished painting which show the difference lighting makes to a painting. Neither one is exactly as it is. |
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| Sweetie 10.5 x 14 in./ 27 x 36 cm. I have been trying to paint or draw for at least an hour every day lately. But with all this incredible weirdness going on in all of our lives, I must admit it gets quite overwhelming. The only times I feel I can escape is when I am outside, either out walking with the dogs, or spending time out in the barn with Bruno. I find a sense of solace, strength and comfort being with my horse. I thank you for visiting, and wish you wellness, safety, and some peace of mind in these turbulent times. |
