Thursday, January 5, 2017

Under the Shade Tree

This was an update originally the front legs seemed natural. 

Back to painting from photos. This time challenging myself to fix an image by filling in the background with something I made up. I also edited the main image mostly to make it easier by simplifying it. You don't have to paint every spot unless it is a commission.
12" x 6" oil on canvas

I cut out the background to make it easier to concentrate on the horse shapes.


4 comments:

  1. Beautiful painting. I love the way you did the background and it is all made up eh?
    My hats off to you. Horses are difficult for me - the legs usually are the big problem. You nailed these perfectly.

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    1. Thanks, I have been drawing horses for years, practice, practice, practice.

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  2. All the more beautiful knowing that its your imagination and I agree with Julie, horse anatomy is hard and you make it look easy.

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    1. I admire abstract artists, made up backgrounds are the closest I can get. thanks for commenting

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