Andalusian stallion in charcoal

Not long to go now - three portraits to finish off. Phew! I'm looking forward to a couple of wildlife portraits that I'd like to draw/paint from my own reference photos during the Christmas break. I haven't used watercolours for a while so can't wait. :) I'm also going to edit loads of wildlife photos and upload them to my galleries. Anyhow, I've still got quite a bit of work to do before I can relax! Better get on with it...

Here's another charcoal portrait I can show you - a Christmas commission of an Andalusian stallion. Isn't he beautiful?

Horse portrait scan

Today I finished one of the Springer Spaniel portraits, made progress on another and also on the horse portrait so here's another Friesian horse scan for you:

Friesian horse finished

I have finished the charcoal portrait of the two year-old Friesian mare. Turned out quite well I think! ;o)

Friesian mare in charcoal started

Some of you may remember the Friesian filly I drew last year. I am drawing her again now - this time her owner wants to give the portrait away as a present. Again the horse will be drawn in charcoal as it is such a wonderful medium for black animals in particular!

I am also going to do two pencil drafts today and should be able to upload them later. One is of a Holsteiner gelding, the other one of an Arab. So watch this space!