Friday, January 18, 2008

Friday 18th January 2008 - The Horseman


A second session on Brian, the horseman. I started this one last Saturday at the regular portrait group and got most of it down, the composition, a good start and the face - I don't like painting faces from photographs, they always look frozen to me.
It's nice to have indoor projects while the weather is this cold. Once your paints and your fingers freeze it's time to pack up. I worked on the saddle and the clothing etc. from photographs I took on Saturday. I'm particularly pleased with the saddle bag against the Navajo blanket, I think it looks quite effective.

The Horseman - 30 x 22" - oil on canvas - $1,750

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