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Horse Portrait Sketch : Joey WIP #1

May

2010

Chestnut horse oil painting portrait sketch by Leanne Wildermuth

I’ve just begun a new portrait; this is a lovely chestnut horse named Joey that I’ll be painting in oil on a 12×16 linen board over the next couple of weeks.

This is my first time using linen in place of cotton canvas. Since this painting will be framed, I wanted something sturdy and classic and chose to go this route. I’m really excited to start working in the background pasture! Speaking of which, I’d better cut this short and get back out to the studio!

Thanks for checking in! I’ll post another progress update soon.

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Filed under: Painting in Oils, Pet Portraits, Works in Progress

{6 Comments}

Sally Earnest said,

Yup! You have him in character…That’s the pose you usually see horses in…even when you ride them if you let them. The other pose is facing each other batting the flies off with their tials. LOL
Can’t wait to see the finished product.
By the way I am just home tonight so in a couple of days I will be getting another order in for the shots you took of Jade. Thanks again for all you’ve done and just to share the joy, my daughter, Jacinda, (Jade’s mom) totally loved them all.

5.3.2010 @ 9:56 pm

Nicky Bird said,

Really looking forward to seeing this one progress. Next to my Pugs my biggest love is horses

5.4.2010 @ 3:13 am

bob said,

Leanne: I really love your WIPs. It showcases your talents so well. Glad you are back.

5.4.2010 @ 8:04 am

Leanne said,

Thank you so much! I’ll be posting another progress shot from my session yesterday in just a few minutes. Lots of canvas still to cover!

5.4.2010 @ 10:55 am

Bruce said,

Really looking forward to seeing this one progress. Next to my Pugs my biggest love is horses