I just completed my first horse portrait…say hello to Merry the 5-year old pony! Her portrait will be framed and wrapped to give as a birthday gift from my boss to his wife.

A side-by-side view of the original photo (left) and my early progress.

I began with the eyes, then moved down her muzzle to her nostrils and mouth.

Work continued to ears, then to her mane.
- Merry the pony, her finished portrait!

