Amber Eyes

I have a few painting projects planned and wanted to start with this horse painting I made for a friend. The next few projects will actually be paintings that I was requested to paint.

For this painting, I was inspired one night and suddenly decided that a horse painting needed to happen.  I had no prior experience in painting horses so this was great practice or at least a good start. I had to search for horse anatomy because I wanted my horse to look strong.  There was much thought before delving into this project, like if it needed to face away, toward the viewer, to the side, or just a full body view of it galloping away.  This horse in particular needed to give the feeling like it was looking into your soul.  Almost a magical snapshot of it stopping to see you before it rides off into the distance.

I hope I was able to convey the feelings I wanted.  The focus is on the face for that purpose with the wind blowing around the hair.  The background was meant to just show that it is outside but the rest is left to your imagination.  Please check out the video I made showing the process I took to paint and subscribe for more videos!  Don't forget to thumbs up.