Private Commission.
I was approached at MFF last year about doing a series of elemental horses in a similar style to my Planet Horses. This is the first, representing Fire. I used an Arabian as a base for the horse, both because of their history as a hot-blooded breed, and also their mannerisms: Arabians are extremely agile, swift horses, but also strong: like wildfire.
I really enjoyed doing this one—it is not unlike something I would have drawn for my own pleasure, and so I was able to pour a lot of love into it.
Watercolor, colored pencil, and gold paint pen on bristol board. 9"x12"
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MothMonarch
I love how the hair and limbs seem to give off a bright glow while the core of the body looks almost molten. Nice work with the gold pen border as always. :D