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Saturday, May 16, 2009

Small horse paintings







I did five small studies of these two horses. I wanted a chance to spend some time with them before I do the main painting. These small quick studies provide me an opportunity to look at color and value relationships as well as getting to know the horse's characteristics. The final composition will have both horses in the same painting. I look forward to working on that!
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12 comments:

  1. KathleenMay 17, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Love these paintings - very nice and free with great color!

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  2. Karen McLainMay 18, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Thanks Kathleen!

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  3. Michele Melcher IllustrationMay 18, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Hi Karen! Thanks for commenting on my blog. I love your work and will check out more of your site when I have a minute! Thanks for looking at my stuff!
    :)
    Michele

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  4. MelodyTheArtistMay 19, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Karen,

    You certainly know horses! I especially love the freshness of the last one, almost a portrait, beautifully seen. I look forward to the finished painting you construct from the studies.

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  5. Karen McLainMay 19, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    Thanks Michele and Melody! Inspiration is the conception of every painting, and I am inspired by the beauty of horses.Show horse or companion horse, I love them all.

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  6. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    Karen
    That last one is the spitting image of my first horse Brego. Wow. You are channeling doppelgangers!

    Beautiful, all of them.

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  7. GabrielaMay 21, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Hello,

    Your paintings are fabulous!


    ~ Gabriela ~

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  8. Karen McLainMay 22, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Thanks everyone for your kind comments. I'm glad these paintings connect with you!

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  9. Sharon CruteMay 24, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    The studies are so fresh and spontaneous with lots of movement. You've captured a candid moment in each.

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  10. Becky RiMay 24, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    As a lover of dogs, horse, family & nature, I enjoy your paintings and the thought of complete freedom they enspire in me. Thank you for sharing your passion!

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  11. Karen McLainMay 25, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    Living in the moment and doing what we are put on earth to do is one of the best ways to bring joy to others. Thanks for your kind comments!

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  12. Cat KindsfatherAugust 6, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful, especially fond of number 4 & 6. Looks to be the same horse. Love the way the mane is executed in the bust of #6. Its an awesome little painting.

    Dangerous surfing your blog galleries! lol

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