Friesian stallion - horse portrait in charcoal

I have just finished another charcoal portrait of the beautiful Friesian stallion 'Dirk van de Jonker'. I was first commissioned to draw him last June - you can check out the first portrait and some photos of Dirk and my portrait here. Very sadly, Dirk passed away last July at only 8 years old and his owner was devastated - he really was an exceptional horse. He is still dearly missed and Dirk's owner loves the new portrait which, so she told me, captures everything she loved about her stallion: his beauty, his strength and that special look in his eyes.