Cerulean Horse
Fluid,
playful, distinctive horse art in watercolor and line
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My creative equine portraits capture your horse’s essence in a painting that will last a lifetime. My artwork incorporates close study of the subject's appearance while focusing on the energy and spirit that makes each horse a unique being. My goal is to create a painting you will treasure for a lifetime.
Please note that while I pay close attention to a horse's color and markings, I do not create photo-realistic portraits or a painted copy of a picture you send me. My creations are unique and individual.
My ProcessTo create a portrait, I start from photographs you send me and make line drawings in a sketchbook. When I have some sketches I like, I scan them in and email to you for approval. When you approve a sketch, I ask for a 50% deposit (via check or PayPal) before I begin the painting. |
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If I am making a small painting with black lines, I print the sketch with archival ink on fine art paper. The paper may be watercolor paper, but it might also be fine art printing paper or drawing paper. For example, I sometimes like to paint palominos on a buff paper intended for use with a fine art printing press. For larger paintings, I enlarge the sketch and transfer it to the paper with watercolor pencil. In this case, the sketch is used as a starting point, but the lines do not appear in the finished painting. Click here for an example. For large paintings, I can also trace over the lines with white masking fluid to make lines that appear on the page as white.
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Before I am ready to paint, I examine the photographs closely, studying your horse's color and markings. I may also ask you about details that are unclear or not visible in the photographs you have sent me. I experiment with colors and paints, looking for what I want. The actual painting goes very quickly. I flood the area I want to paint with water and let the colors mingle on the paper. I have to move quickly and boldly to get it all down before the paper dries. After the initial "wash", I may go back in to edit a few details, but the bulk of the painting is usually completed in the first sitting. This is part of the uniqueness of my process. When the painting is completed, I take a picture and send it to you for final approval. It is sometimes possible to make corrections at this point. Once you have approved the painting, I ask for the final payment. As soon as I receive your payment, I send the painting to you. |
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Creative CommissionsYou can also commission an original painting in the size and colors you want. |
