I missed out on this event last year. For whatever reason, (most likely I was busy and focused in the studio), I just didn't join in the fun.
But this year... so many of my fellow model horse artists are participating... I figured I'd better join in to!
That... and really I need something to "jump start" my ability to zero in and finish a project.
I'm hoping that, given this project to focus on... it will help me power through some mental blocks I've been having... and allow me to bring a great many things... to a place of completion!
So... here we go!
Step One: Choose your Model!
My chosen "victim"... Mini Benicio: Shire Gelding sculpted by Sue Kern
Step Two: Ready your Reference!
One of the most important steps a model horse artist must take when designing any piece they intend to paint... is choosing what reference to use. Ours is a hobby based in realism... and as such, finding a suitable, real world reference will not only enhance the model... but also it's chances of winning in the show ring.
For Mini Benicio... I've chosen the only known, Buckskin Shire.
To me... this particular horse... checks all my inspiration boxes:
- It's breed appropriate (Mini Benicio is supposed to depict a Shire Gelding)
- It's attractive (who doesn't like a good dilute!?)
- It's unique (Shires are generally painted in three colors: Bay, Grey and Black)
- It's a color I enjoy painting.
And so... armed with a my inspiration... a prepped and primed model... and my trusty pastels...
End of Day 1... the beginnings of color!
... I get to work!
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