Gathering the Horses

Gathering the Horses
Oil on panel, 7x5
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Another reference photo from the pasture is my reference work for today.  Working on a small scale again - only 7x5, makes these figures very small!  Using the brush for gestural strokes, I did not use my palette knife at all on this one. With a smaller brush than usual, I pulled the foliage loosely back and forth, lifting the brush up to indicate the movement of leaves.  It is important to follow form with the brushwork - especially at this scale!  I think I will go ahead and sketch out some new paintings, so when my painting windows open up - I will already have a leg up on the painting!  Painting number 774 in 774 days.