Draft Horse Scratchboard

 
Here is the start of my new scratchboard picture from Steve Lyddon of PMP, of a draft horse.  My big challenge here is to take a very dark horse and make him stand out from the dark background.  This is a 5"x7" scratch and right now I am trying to color with pastels, but not happy with the look.  So might dust it off and try it with watercolor pencils.  Think I am a little frustrated so am going to stop on this for a while and work on a photo reference by my husband from the Birminham Alabama zoo of a couple of juvenile elephants - boys of course!!!
Thanks for stopping by and hope you are having a great painting week.

Comments

Jane said…
You set up for a difficult challenge, but I am sure you will succeed beautifully with the horse .
June 30, 2014 at 6:07 PM
Rita Vaselli said…
Another mission almost impossible, but not for you! Nice week of life and art!
July 1, 2014 at 2:55 AM
hmuxo said…
I look forward to the next step, Nelvia. Beautiful work.
July 1, 2014 at 1:36 PM
sidmar said…
Looking wonderful already and you have beautiful postings on your blog:)
July 1, 2014 at 3:36 PM
Nelvia said…
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July 1, 2014 at 4:18 PM
Nelvia said…
Ok try again, hate it when the pad spells for me. I am taking a bit of a break and will try to finish again when I am more positive toward it.
July 1, 2014 at 4:19 PM
Nelvia said…
Some times I think I try to stretch too far, too high of expectations. Will get busy here and send you a nice long note, been meaning to, sorry.
July 1, 2014 at 4:22 PM
Nelvia said…
Hi Hilda, baby steps, isn't that what they say? Thanks for stopping by.
July 1, 2014 at 4:23 PM
Nelvia said…
Ah, Sidmar, thanks so much for taking a look and leaving such a nice note. Much appreciated
July 1, 2014 at 4:23 PM
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