Long legged Shetland or a bigger workhorse?

[Christel]

This started off as an Arab foal but it turned out slightly different
Shoulder height 8.5"

Made with Plaster of Paris.

 

[Artyczar]

I love this. It has a simple elegance. Really compelling piece Christel!

 

[Donna T]

What a beauty! It seems to represent many kinds of horses and it’s so graceful looking!

 

[Christel]

Thanks Arty and Donna!

 

[snoball]

Doesn't matter what breed of horse it is, it is great. What sort of skeleton did you use to support the plaster?

 

[ntl]

This is terrific!

 

[Christel]

Thanks ntl and snoball.
I made a frame with wire and filled up with material as well as a role of crepe bandage for that texture to grab the plaster

 

[Triduana]

This is great Christel! I love the turn of its head and the texture too.

 

[Christel]

Thanks Kay!

 

[Reddyman]

Hey Christel, I really like this and straight away thought of the work horses I see in the fields on my way to work every week. That texture on the mane area looks fabulous. Great job!!

John

 

[Schuee]

Very nice, Christel.

 

[joe1It]

nice

 

[jennaboo88]

Christel, I love that you try so many different mediums in your art journey. I find it inspiring. This is simply wonderful! It has a great sense of gesture.

 

[Jo Castillo]

I agree with Jenna on the fact you use different media and inspire. This is super. I love horses.

 

[Christel]

Thanks John, Penny, Joe, Jo, Jenna!

 

[Joy]

Christel, you're my hero!

 

[laika]

And she's also a sculptor! Why am I not surprised?
Nice work, Christel! Maybe the head is a bit broad, but the body is excellent.

 

[ams]

Nice Christel. You are very versatile. I didn't expect a sculpture when I opened the thread!

 

[Terri]

Wow, Christel - this is wonderful! I wasn't expecting a sculpture from you - so well done! Thank you for posting all the various angles, he looks great.

 

[Christel]

Thanks Joy, Lamar, Anne and Terri! I'm working very hard at my 'sculpting' abilities....a long way to go!