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Fight or Flight by =EndlessEmeralds:iconEndlessEmeralds:

Categories Digital Art > Paintings & Airbrushing > Animals

©2009-2010 =EndlessEmeralds
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Artist's Comments

Wow, thanks for all the comments on the last piece I posted. I'll answer all of you as soon as possible, but today I really just wanted to get some painting done. :)

I couldn't think of a title. So yeah...fight or flight, you decide.

Again, I was experimenting with different techniques on this one, and I'm afraid it shows, lol. The head was painted in a different style than the neck and shoulder. And I just noticed that I forgot to put in the veins. XD Oh well. I was trying to make this photo realistic, but I picked a really difficult ref photo for that since the original horse had on extensive tack. So I gave up on that about half way through. Anyways, this was not an attempt at grayscale (I am still working on it though ;)). I just love chestnuts though.

Credits:
Photoshop w/ Wacom Bamboo Fun tablet.
Approx 18 hours.
Ref photo by ~Tantilization
Art © Rebecca Wright

Critiques


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*mustang-thunder Apr 24, 2009, 12:39:11 PM
Wow! This is one of your more...ah, what's the word...not emotional, but *something* other than just a realistic happy-go-scenic type thing. :) I can see how you were aiming for realism- and this is just superb! The limited highlights and so many shadows give it such a "spooky" atmosphere! And the title implies he's definitely scared of something- but what? It makes the viewer wonder- which is good! :D

The first "critique" that appeared to me was his head. It looks a bit rectangular-ish, which could easily be swapped with a deeper cheekbone. Also, his nostril seems a little small, and it lessens the impact that he's really terrified!

I love the detailing in the shoulder muscle, like he's just bunching up to skitter away. My eye keeps going to the one dark shadow at the top, though- possibly, it could be blended in more to keep it "subtle."

Overall this is marvelous! :heart: I really love it!
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Mood: Love !Pesky-Raven Apr 23, 2009, 5:31:00 PM
Oh wow ^_^ totally love it! The colors are like fire in a way. You did a wonderful job, I have to fave or Ill die.

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*Horse-Lover95 Apr 23, 2009, 5:37:24 PM
The mane, Tail and eye are Amazing!

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*Horse-Lover95 Apr 23, 2009, 5:37:42 PM
I meant Mane and Forelock. Doh!

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=Queen-of-Randomness Apr 23, 2009, 5:50:54 PM
I feel like that all the time.

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    *sweetbay Apr 23, 2009, 6:32:14 PM
    i feel this is too brief for critique...

    but!

    i think the shading on the shoulder could be a little less defined, perhaps to make it look like he's got some meat on those muscles of his. just a little lighter on the shadowing could make all the difference here. perhaps highlight the lightest parts instead of darkening the less defined areas?

    just my :twocents:

    fantastic, rebecca, really fantastic work. :aww:

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    *bigblackhorse101 Apr 23, 2009, 6:33:33 PM
    Oh wow! That looks beautiful! Graceful and smooth! I choose flight. Because he is too graceful for fight.XD Lovely job, on everything. I like the persective on this!

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    =PaintedJewel Apr 23, 2009, 6:38:22 PM
    :heart: Lovely job! I love how 3D the muzzle looks. :aww: Very pretty--especially the shoulders. Hmm...fight? :P Or flight? Eh, I'mma wait at the crossroads.

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    Mood: Love ~nusulestar Apr 23, 2009, 9:10:23 PM
    Beautiful painting. I love the color you used. It is very rich. I can see a horse such as this being a saddlebred or standardbred. I love the expression on the face. One of fear or uncertainty. I can see the difference in the painting style, the body I think needs to be as crisp as the mane and eye. I love it though.

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    ~PeguHorse Apr 23, 2009, 11:30:22 PM
    Beauty pose

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    *FaeTian Apr 24, 2009, 5:19:32 AM
    That is so pretty! :heart: I think you did a really good job! :D Chestnuts rule! :3

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