LairdofWingHaven
LairdofWingHaven t1_j62eqy6 wrote
I love this. So much feeling in it. Lovely.
LairdofWingHaven t1_j2eanjq wrote
Reply to comment by _stoneslayer_ in Companionship, me, coloured pencil, 2022 by iwouldtradetheworld
I dreamed about it last night. It's like the top of the head is size M and the bottom half is size S. Having a good reference picture is essential (I'm an amateur artist). Sometimes I'm so sure something should be put together a certain way and it just isn't.
LairdofWingHaven t1_j2ea87d wrote
Reply to comment by Ok-Duck2458 in Companionship, me, coloured pencil, 2022 by iwouldtradetheworld
I was wondering about that, but I couldn't see anything under the chin. I have this pet peeve about people doing detailed art and then getting the bridle wrong (such as, the reins coming from the ear piece). But in this case we'll say it's fine.
LairdofWingHaven t1_j2c4hw1 wrote
This is a truly lovely piece of work. As a horseman, I would say to pay attention to the relative proportions on your reference work. The individual elements of the horse's head are well done, but the overall set up isn't quite right (cheek a bit too big, face not long enough). Also the bridle isn't quite accurate, (either there is no bit, or the bit goes in the mouth), although the leather texture is great. The overall feeling of the piece is deeply moving. You are a very very talented artist, and looking to making sure your details are on point will put your work into an even higher realm. Keep on drawing!!
LairdofWingHaven t1_j1nnok8 wrote
Reply to TIL about Saturnalia - a Roman Holiday held between 17 - 23 December. The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum, and a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying, and a carnival atmosphere. by TurboBennett
My close friends in HS were a mixed bag of Jewish/Christian/Atheist so we all got together to celebrate Saturnalia every Solstice. Gifts, games, sparkling cider, so much laughing we were sore the day after. Good times.
LairdofWingHaven t1_iuc6otq wrote
Reply to LPT: Measure the length of one of your fingers from tip to joint, remember it and always have primitive measuring tape with you. by pheenX
Measure tip of fingers to elbow. Measure width of hand. Length of foot. Length of stride. Height of hip bone. You're a walking measurement system!
LairdofWingHaven t1_j9xa2ey wrote
Reply to Donna con Candela, me, oil on panel, 2007 by Murad_Sayen
Beautiful work. Love this.