Thursday, February 4, 2010

"Bridled Spirit", 9 x 12, oil


This painting was a study of the the nuances of the horse's color and bone structure. Making all those transitions with softness. Horses are my favorite subject - there's a sweetness in their soul that just captivates the canvas.

4 comments:

  1. Lyn, is this your horse? What a beautiful painting. You know your horse anatomy.

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  2. Thanks, Pat. No this is not my horse. I was doing this portrait as a study of the horse's facial structure and coat shine.

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  3. This is quite beautiful, Lyn. You were very successful getting the musculature and the glossiness of the horse's coat.

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  4. What a magnificent head! This looks like a young horse. You did a wonderful job. Your love for horses shows!

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