The Bond Finished


                                                                       The Bond
                                                                          20"x15
                                                                         Acrylic
Well it is finally finished and I am pretty happy with the results.  It has taken time, guess this is close to two weeks of work with just a couple of day off.   Thanks again to Susan Freeman for such a wonderful photo.  I did simplify it a bit with the background and hat, but I think it just adds to the focus.  Tried to utilize the the rule of thirds and think it was successful.   The picture doesn't quite do the actual color justice, overall it is richer.

However I am not sure that I really used anyone's technique but a compilation of what felt right at the time.  I really tried to do the technique, but I think I just reverted to whatever gave me the effect I was looking for.

And talk about successful I think the arm addition works quite well (between using my own and a mirror and looking at other photos) I think I was able to get it in and shaded so it looks realistic.  Still not sure I really found the recipe for the golden brown on the horse, but this is it and I am sticking to it.

Thanks to all who took this WIP journey with me.  Hope you are having a super week and thanks for stopping by to take a look.

Comments

hmuxo said…
This is finished beautifully Nelvia! The color of the horse is perfect! Another successful painting...💕
August 24, 2016 at 6:52 AM
Mellowood Gallery said…
You did a super job Nelvia! I really like the background too, I think it fits the feel of the pose perfectly. Have a great week.
August 24, 2016 at 10:10 PM
Nelvia said…
Thanks Hilda, got another horse coming up as part of a multi picture combination, fingers crossed. I feel this is one of my better paintings. Will be interested when I put in on my website as to interest it generates. I think the subject is super.
August 26, 2016 at 8:57 AM
Nelvia said…
Hi Val, am glad to,hear your background thoughts. Another artist suggested it should have pinks, oranges and warm colors in there to convey the emotions I like the thought. It am not going to make the changes here but ,aye try it on another. I wish I could do photoshop as I would like to trot out to see how it impacts the picture.
August 26, 2016 at 8:59 AM
Helen said…
Looks like a story there... like it should be the cover of a book... or maybe the last illustration in a heartwarming children's book. Such love.
Helen
August 27, 2016 at 11:17 PM
Nelvia said…
I wonder too if Ed just has that knack with all his animals or just a special closeness with this horse. But you can sure feel the emotion in this piece.
August 30, 2016 at 8:44 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Magnolia Blossom acrylic portrait magnolia flowers

Image
Magnolia Blossoms Acrylic 11"x14" “Talent is a pursued interest. Anything that you're willing to practice, you can do.”   - Bob Ross I thought this was a wonderful quote.  I don't know if it has happened to you, but people say, oh you are so talented.  Not true, couldn't be farther from the truth, although I am sure there are many artists who do possess that something extra, something special.  But for the most part for the rest of us, it is just a matter of studying,  learning your  tools and materials, practicing, and then start to trust your inner self.  I am on a journey to try to find my voice.  Not that I am a late bloomer, but I should have already found it, yes?  I guess what I am really looking for is the way I wish and want to paint.   Not necessarily how I have been doing it. I am pleased with this piece.  Many thanks to Sanne who put this wonderful reference piece up at PMP.  Personally I think Magno...
Read more

DAY 19 Noise

Image
Noise I have noticed, now that we live out of the hard core suburbia, how much we get quiet.  I mean actual quiet, no kids, no dogs, not cars, not motorcycles, no sirens, etc. etc.  How many waves, noise carrying waves, go through our bodies every day.   Phone, radio, tv, fiber optics, microwave, etc. etc.   Can that really be good for us? Anyway, I never know what I am going to get and this was a pretty quick one since I had a big time work day, for me.   But I got some really clean windows - am really ready for Fall, wish the temperature could understand how ready I really am for Fall!!. Thanks much for stopping by.
Read more

Nicolae's GF Laughing Giraffe mixed media portrait

Image
Nicolae's Giraffe Over the years we have decided the places we like to visit and have gone back multiple times.   In this day and age I think it is uncommon that in a hotel environment the workers would have been there 10-35 years.  So friendships develop.   Each of the people we have encountered have made our stays extra special in a variety of ways.   One of the ladies that works the check in desk had a baby last year.   Since we were unable to go in November we just saw her when we were in DC.   He is now 14 months, and in love with giraffes.  She has a yellow and gray nursery decor and I wanted to do a giraffe.   Wasn't sure if it should be the "kiddie" kind, but thought he might outgrow it.   So I decided to do one semi realistic so that he wouldn't outgrow it right away.  Aren't they just the strangest looking animal? I always wish I would keep my mouth shut, because it does worry me when I say I will paint something - it ...
Read more