Sherman: Horse Portrait

Was commissioned to paint a memorial portrait of a gorgeous horse - by a friend of the owner - and while it was fun, it was also challenging and a lesson as to why we need to ask for several reference photos as the photo of choice may be deceiving.  Here's an example:

Photo of desired pose for the painting:

Beautiful brownish/gray horse, right?

Here's a photo whose colors are not blown out:

He's actually more black/brown than brown/gray.

But I was happy with the final outcome and hope the owner is pleased. (I added his gorgeous white tail that was in yet another photo).

4/3/18 Update: The owner wrote to me after receiving the painting and it makes me so happy:

 I am shedding tears of "thanks and joy" to you. And I know Sherman approves as well. He was so very special and we knew each other so well. You got his "eye" right -- it shows his intelligence and kindness.

Mother's Love

I just put this on a sale auction for three days, in honor of Mother's Day

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Cowpoke - SOLD

Cowpoke

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 9x12

Thanks to Heather Kohorst on Paint My Photo for the great reference photo!

SPLASH! - SOLD

Splash!

11x14 Acrylic on Wrapped Canvas

SOLD

Gorgeous Horse in Sunlight

Horse in Sunlight

8x10 oils on panel

SOLD

Janine Suurenan in Spain posts the most amazing horse photos on Paint My Photo. This is one that really inspired me to paint. I love looking at horses - just terrified being near them! Now I want to paint more, they are so elegant and noble.

"My painting of Horse in Sunlight is the most beautiful piece of art that I have acquired in years. It really speaks to me! So much so that, although I intended to give it to the girl who has cared for my horses for me while I've been ill, I cannot part with it! It is stunning, so much more beautiful than the posting showed it. I want to thank you for painting this so that I can have this beautiful rendering of a horse who looks just like my Howling Moon.

I'll just have to look for something else to give Alma!  lol  

Thanks again for enriching my life so much and please accept my apology for not letting you know it arrived."