Arabian Portrait

Arabian Portrait
Oil on panel, 6x6
Civil War Paint-Out

This proud arabian horse was just begging to be painted.  One of those beautiful horses brought over for the civil war reenactment, his coloring is perfect for the late summer colors of the yard.  He is so proud, and has such wonderful conformation, there are several paintings I have lined out with this little beauty front and center.  My time is limited today, so I am working small - 6x6.  I'm a bit worn out with the back-to-back sleepovers this weekend, so I am also working simple - just a head shot.  Again, I am using the sienna wash, but I am actually missing the bold underpainting of yesterday!  This is painting number 241 in as many days, and Day 1 for Leslie Saeta's newest 30 day painting challenge.  Yes - this is the challenge that started this whole daily painting adventure for me back in January!

Adjusting the Bridle

Adjusting the Bridle
Oil on panel, 16x12
Civil War Reenactment on the farm

This is my fifth painting of the week, painted from our reenactment this past weekend.  What I really like about this one is that our milk barn is in the background.  When I was younger, I wished this barn looked more like the big red ones dotting the countryside.  As the years go by, I truly appreciate the unique design and color of this barn.  In all these years, I have not seen another one like it!  With each horse I paint, they get easier.  I really enjoy capturing the line and form of each one in paint!  This painting is number 231 in 231 days :)