I love getting to paint special requests for others - especially when it is for one of my best friends from high school! Commissioned by her husband, this portrait is of her horse, Libby, an equine therapy horse. This one was a bit of a challenge, as the reference photo had a lot going on in it. I simplified the masses to bring the focus back to Libby, and painted this one in acrylic. I've been doing acrylic paintings lately, stretching my boundaries again. I use it full strength now with no water, almost in a dry brush technique way, and am enjoying that process. The best part is the quick dry time - allowing me to add layers the same day. I hope this this painting will be a treasure for all the years to come.
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