Horse painting

billyturnip · Nov 21, 2006

Here is a pic of my first attempt at painting a horse.
It is 54mm and painted with acrylics. If anyone has any constructive comments or hints & tips it will be greatly appreciated.
The blue shabraque is only base coated at the moment so ignore it

Thanks for looking,
Roger.

billyturnip · Nov 21, 2006

Thanks, this photo might be a little bit better.

Guy · Nov 21, 2006

Good job Roger. Better than my 1st horse. Keep him going and post as you go.

megroot · Nov 21, 2006

Good work Roger,

If it was my horse i should highlight it more. It can be the picture that is not justify your painting.

marc

Wendy · Nov 21, 2006

Nicely done.

Everything does look nicely blended.
Painting horse can be a lot of fun with all the individuality in markings and such.
It looks like a nice sculpt too. Who makes it?

Wendy

Dan Morton · Nov 21, 2006

Nicely done, Roger! Any chance we could see the other side? Close up of the head?

All the best,
Dan

Normo · Nov 21, 2006

Hi Roger
Looking pretty good I use oils and you have managed to produce a finish that looks as if it is oil painted
Just a thought A white blaze on the face sometimes adds character to the horse but that is just me!
Looking forward to seeing the whole thing completed
For a first horse you have done really well as they can be a bit daunting
Cheers

John

billyturnip · Nov 21, 2006

Thanks for the comments folks.
Marc, could be the photo's. I took them outside today but it was a bit dull, I'll paint some more and take some more pics tomorrow and then we'll have another look with a possibility of highlighting some more.
Wendy, thank you, the horse is from Hecker and Goros.
Dan cheers mate, more pics including close ups tomorrow.
John, thanks, I was thinking of adding white socks and a blaze but didn't want to go too crazy on my first attempt. :lol: lets keep it simple eh.

Roger.

billyturnip · Nov 21, 2006

I should have said the figure is a NCO of Bavarian 1st. Schweres-Reiter-Rgt. 1905.
The photo below is from the Hecker & Goros website.

Kyle · Nov 21, 2006

Roger,

I think you've done a really nice job. It gives me courge, as I also paint in acrylics, and I've just ordered my first mounted figure. So you are giving us "new horse painters" some incentive!

Thanks! Cheers - Kyle

petermh · Nov 21, 2006

looking good , one point you may consider a horse's coat is generally a little lighter on the belly and theinside of the legs a little light red or/and orange added in these areas to the highlights I find improves the appearance of a bay horse
I use oils but I'm sure a similar effect can be achieved with acrylics

Roc · Nov 21, 2006

Roger, your horse looks very nice, my compliments.

Cheers
Roc

billyturnip · Nov 22, 2006

Thanks fella's. Kyle it isn't as daunting a task as I first thought, in fact I don't know why I have left it so long.
Thanks Peter, good tip, cheers.
Thank you Roc.

Roger.

billyturnip · Nov 22, 2006

Having taken into account comments so far I have highlighted some more and added a few "embellishments" :lol:
Thank you for comments so far they have been most helpful.

Roger

billyturnip · Nov 22, 2006

The belly and inside of the legs of the horse are lighter than is shown in the photo's.

billyturnip · Nov 22, 2006

billyturnip · Nov 22, 2006

Last one until completion of next painting session

vergilius · Nov 22, 2006

Looks really good.
Just one tip ; keep on painting

billyturnip · Nov 22, 2006

Thanks Patrick, thats the best advice I've ever been given

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Cheers,
Roger.

Christos · Nov 23, 2006

Looks good Roger,
keep up
christos

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