Adventure of a lifetime
Ten years ago I was asked by a friend of mine to join her as co-driver on a historical journey. We travelled 250 km by horse and carriege in mid-winter. The historical background is what in swedish is called "for-bönder". I can't find a word in english for this, but before lorrys and trucks -farmers took the surplus of their produce and travelled in caravans to big marketplaces to sell it. We travelled in their trail. It took us 6 days. No hotels..
It is painted on Bockingford.
I did studies on horses before painting,and the only one I know who paints horses is Joseph Zbukvic so I looked a little to him for tips. Most important to him is the horses ears! Hence the notes in the sketchbook.
Then finally the painting..
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What I like about this is that you have used your reference material to build up a composition through the use of simple sketches to help resolve your ideas. Well done! I like the final painting, but next time try to give more impact to your subject - the horse and driver. They are competing here with the trees on the left foreground and right , middle distance. Keep these more simple, with the use of soft edges to give the horse and driver greater prominence. It's a lovely moment though, well captured, and thanks so much for sharing.