Getting Control Of The Floating Heads (Percheron Draft Horse Painting WIP)
Here’s what I got done at the last art fair.
I usually prefer to finish one critter at a time before moving onto the next. But for demonstrating I figured watching a horse face materialize would be more interesting than a shadowy neck. So I got a couple of floating heads.
So today I worked on adding the shadowy necks and anchoring my horses. This took longer than I expected since I put in far more detail than I originally thought I would. I always feel better once my subjects anchored.
Once again since the distance photos appear so dark so I included a detail shot.
The muzzle areas are still unfinished. Also I think I’m planning on covering the right horse’s left eye with forelock. I put in the eye to help me visualize but it will most likely get covered. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to finish up the necks and begin face number three.
Tags: WIP
I think this is seriouly gorgeous, Mona. I love how interestingly beautiful you make black hide and how your horses look so soulful. Looking forward to seeing more.
Beautifully done, Mona. Your colors of black are terrific.
Thanks to both of you. Working on the third horse today. I am struggling because I love the purple-y blues I got going on and my tendency is to try to make it more realistic by toning it all down. Hopefully I’ll stick with the blues if for no other reason than to make it a little different..