Saturday, June 4, 2011

Spanish Stallion

11 x 16 pastel and charcoal on paper. I really like this technique. I draw with charcoal, then I soften and smudge it and add more charcoal and pastel. It has a classic look I think. I also make sure, that even though this is an abstract, the horse's eye is realistic and draws you to the art. To me, the eye is a powerful focal point.  Hope you like this piece. I plan to do a series of horses in this style.
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4 comments:

  1. Theresa PadenJune 5, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I like this technique, too, and I'm looking forward to seeing more horses done in this way! Love the energy and movement you get in your horse works!

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  2. Carol EnglesJune 6, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Hi Theresa! Thanks for your comment. I try so hard to keep my horses "moving". Glad you noticed! I also enjoyed the horse portraits you did in charcoal. Hope you will do some more as well.

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  3. JZinoJuly 7, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I like your technique and the fusion of realism with abstract. You've given the subject so much movement and life!

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  4. Carol EnglesJuly 7, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Thank you JZino! I am so glad you notice the movement in this. I also am enjoying this technique - abstract classicalism! HA!

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