Tonight finds me painting this beautiful horse for a dear friend. Something about this image had me reaching for my acrylics, which I've not used for a while. Starting with a fresh and limited palette, I started the layering of paint. To sketch out the composition, I thin down the paint to a watery consistency. While wet, I can easily adjust and remove lines with a damp paper towel. I do start with a white surface when I work in acrylics, something I never do in oils. My time with watercolors has me saving the lights even in acrylics. The translucency of the medium calls for it. I find it very hard to regain bright lights once a darker layer is beneath them. It has been a joy to paint this gorgeous horse, they have been a favorite subject since elementary school! Painting number 2144 in 2144 days.
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