Posted by on Aug 5, 2013 in Sketches | 0 comments

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.

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.

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

Work continued to ears, then to her mane.

Work continued to ears, then to her mane.

Merry the pony, her finished portrait!
Merry the pony, her finished portrait!

Merry the pony, her finished portrait!