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ShaleseSands — Friesian Study

Published: 2009-08-18 23:38:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 5919; Favourites: 194; Downloads: 0
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Description Okay, now this one was intended to have spot-on anatomy. I'm not so sure if that's the case, but I know I'm close! (Can you tell I've had a Friesian obsession lately?) My Andalusian and Arabian "studies" in my gallery are quite nasty compared to this one (I'll have to redo those some time). I'm happy to say that I'm quite proud of how this one came out. I tried to capture that "traditional" horse painting look as well as the beauty and power of Friesians--and such a beauty can be seen even if the horse is standing still. This would probably look a lot nicer as an oil painting, and I'll probably do that someday if I have the time. My scanner doesn't like to show how smooth this is in real life, apparently.

Mechanical pencil on sketchbook paper.
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Comments: 86

ShaleseSands In reply to ??? [2013-01-15 01:20:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! Yes, I know they are usually curly, though I have seen some that aren't, so I'm modeling this drawing after those particular rarities. Maybe they used some sort of straightener? Haha.

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Moved-Account2 In reply to ShaleseSands [2013-01-15 08:57:46 +0000 UTC]

Actually the bit about the straightener is true!, I own a friesian my self. and at championships, owners straighten the hair to make the mane and tail measure longer, with more chance to win! just a fact for you haha!

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ShaleseSands In reply to Moved-Account2 [2013-01-16 03:24:04 +0000 UTC]

Haha, well what do ya know! Good to know for future drawings, though, that that is how they achieve that. Thanks for the info!

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Mijakaa [2012-09-28 07:30:03 +0000 UTC]

Wow..... In my opinion your drawing is very well and yes, I am agree with kizzychan,the reflection on the coat is really... wow^^
Friesian horses have some "curls" in their mane, but your straight variant looks amazing,too.

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ShaleseSands In reply to Mijakaa [2012-09-28 14:31:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me.

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7kadja7 [2010-06-09 01:58:28 +0000 UTC]

Wow! very nice! I love the long flowing mane!

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ShaleseSands In reply to 7kadja7 [2010-06-09 02:04:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I can't resist long flowing manes, lol.

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kizzychan [2010-04-03 19:52:24 +0000 UTC]

No refs? Great shape and reflections on the coat... wow.
I also used to draw horses without refs but I don't know if I could do reflections so nice as yours.

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ShaleseSands In reply to kizzychan [2010-04-03 20:25:33 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thanks so much! It's fun stuff for sure.

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SongsoftheHeart [2010-04-03 18:34:08 +0000 UTC]

The only breed that can come next to the Arabian in my eyes..... Lovely. Going to see the stallion by the only Preferent pair of Friesians on earth yet again next weekend hopefully. Both his sire and dam passed in the last two years but Wyn De Pluum is still here.

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ShaleseSands In reply to SongsoftheHeart [2010-04-03 18:40:08 +0000 UTC]

I agree with that. Arabs are ultimately my favorite breed, but Friesians are second for sure. I've seen a few Friesian stallions in person, but none with fancy bloodlines, to my knowledge. Have fun seeing him!

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SongsoftheHeart In reply to ShaleseSands [2010-04-03 18:43:04 +0000 UTC]

Will do. I'll try to get some pictures. Wyning Edge Friesians is where he is in Boerne, TX. Owned by Paula Marsh. She is a super cool lady.

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ShaleseSands In reply to SongsoftheHeart [2010-04-03 18:43:59 +0000 UTC]

I'd love to see pictures if you get them! It sounds like a fun place as well.

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SongsoftheHeart In reply to ShaleseSands [2010-04-03 18:49:01 +0000 UTC]

The owner is very kind. She offered to have us over so fast.... I'll try my best!

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photocrafter [2010-04-03 14:20:18 +0000 UTC]

Love the texture of the paper, really nice work.

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ShaleseSands In reply to photocrafter [2010-04-03 18:09:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! Glad you like it.

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photocrafter In reply to ShaleseSands [2010-04-12 20:14:20 +0000 UTC]

Your very welcome.

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FictitiousEyes [2010-01-12 19:28:02 +0000 UTC]

This is great!

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ShaleseSands In reply to FictitiousEyes [2010-01-16 04:10:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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Fahya [2009-12-28 22:05:00 +0000 UTC]

Great one *.*

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ShaleseSands In reply to Fahya [2009-12-28 22:51:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!^^

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AmandaDrage [2009-10-11 16:41:18 +0000 UTC]

I love the traditional style and setup. It wouldn't look out of place hanging in some grand house! The anatomy is amazing for no ref - very classic friesian. I'm quite envious! The only points I would have are the foreleog closest to us being the tiniest bit over at the knee, but someone else did point that out. And that sort of thing is easily done because it can be so subtle that you don't notice. Also I wonder if the mane and tail would normally have a bit more texture and wave? I'm not 100percent sure, but most of the Friesians I've seen photos of have had either curly manes/tails or slightly wavy. Having said that, the long straight mane DOES look really nice! I love the shine to it

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ShaleseSands In reply to AmandaDrage [2009-10-17 04:06:46 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you! Yes, I didn't notice that at all when I was making it, of course, but now that other people can see it, I most definitely notice. Well, actually, I've seen quite a few Friesians with straight manes like that (check out Anton 343--the most BEAUTIFUL Friesian ever!). Who knows? Maybe they use straighteners for manes like this? But I have seen a good chunk of Friesians with very wavy manes as well.

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AmandaDrage In reply to ShaleseSands [2009-10-18 14:41:08 +0000 UTC]

My god... his mane is so long!! Wow.

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ShaleseSands In reply to AmandaDrage [2009-10-18 18:20:22 +0000 UTC]

I know, isn't it insanely lovely?!

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AmandaDrage In reply to ShaleseSands [2009-10-18 18:31:08 +0000 UTC]

Reminds me of a Barbie horse!!

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ShaleseSands In reply to AmandaDrage [2009-10-18 18:33:52 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, I never thought of that.

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Hymnsie [2009-08-28 10:56:48 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely brilliant! It really reminds me of the old paintings drawn of great horses.. that mane is to die for and the highlights are wonderful

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ShaleseSands In reply to Hymnsie [2009-09-05 03:25:38 +0000 UTC]

Thankies!^^ That's kind of what I was going for, actually--the old style portraits or whatever. I've always wanted to paint something like that as well, but graphite was all the closer I managed to get thusfar.

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snolasriahdame [2009-08-25 04:56:33 +0000 UTC]

WHAHAA! This is absolutely wonderful!! Amazing job

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ShaleseSands In reply to snolasriahdame [2009-09-05 03:29:51 +0000 UTC]

Lol, thanks very much! Glad you like it.

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snolasriahdame In reply to ShaleseSands [2009-09-05 23:35:38 +0000 UTC]

you're welcomeee

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Raeikon [2009-08-23 07:33:52 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous!

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ShaleseSands In reply to Raeikon [2009-09-05 03:30:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!^^

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Raeikon In reply to ShaleseSands [2009-09-05 20:18:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank You,for so beautiful works

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Ala-Rai [2009-08-22 01:53:00 +0000 UTC]

Really great anatomy and the confirmation isn't that bad either Plus I think Friesians are awesome

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ShaleseSands In reply to Ala-Rai [2009-09-05 03:32:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot! Friesians are pure awesomeness.

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Ifaal [2009-08-19 20:56:36 +0000 UTC]

BEAUTIFUL!

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ShaleseSands In reply to Ifaal [2009-08-19 22:48:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!^^

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Ifaal In reply to ShaleseSands [2009-08-20 08:57:19 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Bogdan06 [2009-08-19 20:24:17 +0000 UTC]

interesting... the hair looks good

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ShaleseSands In reply to Bogdan06 [2009-08-19 22:49:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

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JGunner [2009-08-19 18:20:58 +0000 UTC]

Wow, you're mechanical pencil skills are truly impressive!

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ShaleseSands In reply to JGunner [2009-08-19 22:51:10 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thanks so much!

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byrch [2009-08-19 17:14:11 +0000 UTC]

That's really nice.

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ShaleseSands In reply to byrch [2009-08-19 22:52:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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byrch In reply to ShaleseSands [2009-08-20 13:59:13 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome!

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SavageArtistry [2009-08-19 12:11:38 +0000 UTC]

Great picture! Friesians are my favorite horse breed. Gotta love that long Fabio-horse mane.

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ShaleseSands In reply to SavageArtistry [2009-08-19 14:41:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Yes, long manes are my weak point; it's also a bonus that Friesians are always black. :3

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Horse-gal127 [2009-08-19 03:57:21 +0000 UTC]

the only thing I can find a little wrong is the front right leg is bent a little, but the horse could just be doing that so GREAT!

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