Finnegan, a xmas present

[steph G]

Happy Christmas everybody! :wave:
Just finished this, a portrait of my sisters horse, which she had to sadly part with in the autumn. She has no idea that this is coming, I hope she will like it!
The picture is a bit warped (Its just the camera angle,) its 12 x 16 on pastel paper with karismacolour and caran d'ache supracolour. #Not too happy with the line of rump/leg, but I ran out of time and the horse was not in a good position either. Never mind, live and learn! :cat:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/20-Dec-2007/43096-finnegan0041.jpg

[Kimmetje]

You did a perfect job on the head of the horse. I also love the really realisticly looking chain and headgear. You're right about the rump/leg. It also spotted my eye. The head alone would have been enough. But like you said, live and learn.

[heb]

I think this is fantastic! I love the colors you used for the horse's coat - it looks so smooth and realistic. Can you explain why you aren't happy with the link of the rump/leg? I wouldn't have noticed anything wrong.

[Ittybit]

You do beautiful work. I have really enjoyed seeing your art work, you have a great talent with animals. This one is no exception, your sister will love it. I have found that every painting I do has one part I do not like, but I learn from that for the next one. Now I know I am not alone in that experience. Thanks

[suz_lyn]

awwww... just look at that eye! I dunno, I bet your sister will shed a tear or two or three when she sees this. It's beautiful! Love the background too.

[klricca]

Looks beautiful! I am sure your sister will cherish it.

[steph G]

thankyou everyone! :0)
The rump is slightly the wrong shape, it looks flat and narrow, it actually looks worse on the photo than in life, so thats why I decided to leave it. I had originally only done the head, but I mada boo boo on the paper and had to extend *oopsie*
Thanks again for all your nice comments!

[pastagreyhound]

Looks wonderful to me! Great job!

[taffy]

Your Sister will be pleased with this loverly portrait of her horse, Well done.
Brian

[777Images]

Your horse looks terrific. I really like the job you did on the head and eyes.
Just as a suggestion,you might try to widen the horses back leg slightly to show more muscle on his flank. I think this will help strengthen his rump. You won't need much just about a fourth to a third of the green backgound area in the lower right hand corner.
You might try to do this in photoshop or PSP first to see how it changes the perpspective.

[CRYork]

Hi, Steph! It looks great to me! What colors did you use to do the chain?

Char

[Tdot]

This will make your sister a great gift. I love the way you did the eyes.

[Wassie]

This is very nice. What a wonderful gift!

[steph G]

What colors did you use to do the chain?

Hi Char, I used (long list...) All caran d'ache - orangeish yellow 031, cream 491, cinnamon 055, minky colour? 045, apricot, 041 (odd choice but it worked on my highlights)! white, and lastly, gold 499. I may also have used a smidge of black to darken and the coloursoft petrel grey on the shadows. Also I finished it off with white watercolour direct from the tube. :0)

Sorry the copy is so blurry.......
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m286/stephmike_2006/Copyoffinnegan003.jpg

Hi 777, I know exactly what you mean. It has, however, gone to be delivered by Santa. if she wants me too I can change it after xmas. Thanks for the help!

Thankyou again everyone else, its so nice to get so many positive comments.

Happy Friday! x

[bexilou]

she'll be thrilled with it!

[wet]

What a thoughtful gift. She'll love it. Next time if you soften the edge of his back flank it will recede and not bother you so much. :wave: Wanda

[barbara-in-color]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the drawing

[CRYork]

Thanks for the information, Steph! It is amazing how many colors go into just a chain. How did you know what colors to use? Did you just experiment?

I'm sure your sister will be very touched to recieve this wonderful gift!

Char

[steph G]

I experiment with everything!!!! And not even on a rough piece of paper. It goes straight on. I'm not sure if thats confidence, or utter madness !!!!!

[Hoofnpaw]

Great Job!
I think that the head is fabulous and I love the eye. I also like the color that you used in the coat---i think i see some greens and eggplant---wonderful.

Sean