The other day I took the dog (cassie) out for a long dog walk, in search of the pony herds on the forest, I was in too much pain to ride, but wanted to use the time constructively. It was a warm day, and not one pony was in sight, so I headed to some distant trees, hoping they would be sheltering from the sun. Eventually we found them, and the highland cattle. Sadly because it was so hot the ponies were in a very sedentary state, just standing head to tail swishing their tails, I really wanted a picture with many standing heads together, I did get a few, but the conditions were hard to work with, both extreme light and shadow bouching through the trees onto their faces. So today’s post is more of a portrait painting, which I am trying to step away from.
‘lunar’ watercolour 200lb 30x40cm coldpress
Terry Harrison Tarmac, WN sepia, burnt umber, dr ph Martin bleed proof white.

‘Lunar’ new forest pony mare 200 lb cold press 30×40 cm
You may be trying to get away from portraits but this is stunning, Rebecca. Spot on and totally real, I feel you have nailed the shapes perfectly in this. I hope you do too!
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Thanks Laura, I was quite happy despite it being portrait like, I was just being pulled towards her, she was very approachable for a wild one ๐
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You’re probably a horse whisperer! ๐
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Ha ha, I’m not quiet enough….the horses would tell me to be shut up, and stop talking!
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Wonderful eye too!
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Thank you Laura.
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So soft and lovely
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Thank you jodi, She was a gentle looking pony, happy to be approached so I thought a soft look was best.
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A very happy detour, I’d say! The detail, the wisps of hair over the eye – swoon!
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Thank you Jacob, just got back from our county show, lots of inspiring artists, I can’t wait to get the oils out again ๐
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Sounds fantastic! Hope the weather was nice for it, or at least better than it’s been here (shakes fist at sky!)
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Thanks Jacob, it did rain, but we took a dive into the craft and art tents…..wood work tent was ace, some sort of heater thing in there.๐
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Another excellent work Rebecca! Love his expressions ๐
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Thank you Snehal, another equine ๐
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Absolutely gorgeous!
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Thank you Teri ๐
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Such a beautiful face!! Love how expressive you made this lovely creature! ๐
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Thank you Charlie ๐
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