Monday, February 4, 2013

Wide Eyed Innocence

'Wide Eyed Innocence' 
5" x 7" oil on panel
$65 plus $7 US shipping, or $15 International


I loved this filly's coloring, and of course her blue eyes and long lashes. I really like setting light colored horses against a dark background, I think it creates a lot of drama, even to a static pose like this one. Her body is standing still, but her eyes look very active to me. I love her sweet face. :) 

In other news, I volunteered to help my son's class with an art project for a fundraising auction for their school. Our project is a watercolor painting based on a book (I chose Tolkein's LOTR and the quote "Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars"). So this week I'm going in to help them pour a wet midnight sky, surrounding a figure, in watercolors. It should be fun. :) I'm crossing my fingers that all goes well. I'll post a pic when the painting is done. :)

And I hope you all will too. ;)  Reference photo of her darling Gypsy Vanner filly Elexxa, with thanks, by Elizabeth Ward Sescilla


10 comments:

  1. The filly is adorable and the school project sounds like a lot of fun.

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  2. Love ALL your work Crystal.. I find that every time I come across one of your post in my feed, I gasp! Not kidding.. EVERY TIME! Jen

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  3. It is interesting to see how you use extreme contrasts to build drama, well done.

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  4. I can hardly wait to see you and your son's LOTR project. :)

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  5. She's beautiful, Crystal.!! LOVE the light, and the dark background pulls her right out! Wonderful work!!

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  6. Love the white, the light! and good luck with your class project! Have Fun!

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  7. Love that you will be experiencing art with little people. They will motivate and inspire YOU!

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  8. And she looks so young too! beautiful.
    I'm sure you and the kids will have a great time playing with the watercolors

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  9. Wow - such a beauty! And the subtle colours in her coat... Gorgeous!
    And what a lovely way to be involved with the kids! I'm sure you'll be an inspiration! :0)

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