We have spots…
Chesney the Appaloosa is finished unless I hear otherwise. I put some of the pea-sized spots in at the last minute just because I could. So glad I had additional reference photos! Also thankful for my rigger watercolor brush which lets me get all those fine mane hairs without driving myself crazy.
For not the first time, but maybe the last time, I have started a "home business". The difference with this one is that it is one I really enjoy. I've drawn and painted horses since I was (at least) five years old--that's the earliest one that my mother saved.
By the time I entered my teens, Mother had grown a bit tired of the subject and urged me to do something else with my artwork besides horses. I followed her advice and never looked back until ten years ago when it occurred to me that people might actually pay for horse portraits. I have had many exhibits of my landscapes, and sold a good number of them--but not enough to provide any kind of steady income.
I'm hoping that if I work hard and market this business well I will be able to delight my customers, make some money, and have a lot of fun doing it.
Visit many more horses and my rural landscapes at http://allifarkas.com, or click on my photo above.
Alli Farkas Artist Adventures 
Awesomely done!
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The textures you achieved are exquisite! Looks finished to me.
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Yep. Getting varnished today.
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love her soft face…so sweet…you nailed it!
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Thanks #1 fan!
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wow, this is fabulous!
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Thanks, Ron!
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Very nice! I like all the details!
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Ah yes, the devil is in the details, as they say.
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It’s become a lovely horse portrait with really delicate and subdued colours.
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Glad you think so..the original photo presented some challenges in the lighting department! Pretty harsh contrast and some deep shadows that had to go.
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Beautiful. I can al its feel the breeze and the breath. Regards Thom.
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