Thursday, December 13, 2012

Detonate - Arabian horse SOLD

'Detonate'  SOLD
6" x 6" watercolor on paper
$65 plus $10 US shipping, $15 International
 


Reference photo by Chunga-stock on deviantart, thank you!

The power this horse had was so compelling to me. I wanted to crop in close on his action to make it seem like he was ready to explode out of the frame, that's why I decided on the 6 x 6 size. Hopefully that's the message that comes across. :)

I hesitate to say that I'm working on a series of horses, because that's usually when I feel like moving on to something else, but just so you know that might be what I'm doing. Something like a series, but let's not technically call it a series okay? :)

And here is a photo of the beautiful ACEO that my dear friend Carol sent me. I won it from her blog and I love it so much. It reminds me of my mom who loves to garden and grows the best tomatoes
I've ever tasted.

 

Posted by Crystal Cook at 12:03 PM
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7 comments:

  1. Carol BlackburnDecember 13, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    I love the explosiveness you captured in that horse, Crystal. Absolutely amazing. And, thanks for the shout out. You are a dear :)

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  2. Michaele RaziDecember 13, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    This is gorgeous! Love the movement. You've captured it perfectly. I feel like I can reach out and touch him (not when he's jumping around though)! :)

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  3. AKDecember 13, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Really explosive. Great movement.

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  4. Sandra BusbyDecember 14, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    Wow, this is amazing! The power and movement in the horse is quite incredible! And the shine on his coat is beautiful.
    Isn't it amazing what can be created from a sheet of paper and some paint? I have no doubt that your - um - indefinite collection of horses will be a real treat :0)

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  5. hmuxoDecember 14, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    This is beautiful Crystal! and yes, Powerful..the movement is definitely taking it out of the canvas. Wonderful job!!

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  6. Arena ShawnDecember 14, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    You did capture the explosive power very very well! I can almost feel it bursting out from the paper. Your horse paintings are definitely my favorite -- theycapture the strength and the soul of these beautiful creatures like nobody!...

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  7. Studio at the FarmDecember 15, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Brilliant!!! Take it from a horsey person - this is great, Crystal! You have perfectly rendered that explosive movement and feeling of a horse having a blast. Bruno was doing that yesterday. :) Important to be cool and quiet as they blast around you!!!

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