New Work - Friesian Sky

"Friesian Sky, original version"

Lifesized.

I must have known this one wasn't really finished when I listed it the first time on ebay.  I didn't even finish this blog post for it, leaving a blank draft page instead.  Before the new listing was even half through its first week offering, and, with no bids in sight, I had to go in and make some much needed improvements.  The  head was too large and coarse-looking with an overly large roman nose, and, worst of all, the eye was flat and dead-looking!  So, I trimmed the length off the head and shaved down the profile some, then spent another half hour trying to put a spark of life in the eyes...not and easy task on such a tiny painting!   Then I revised the ebay listing and sat back to see how it went.  The auction ended and again, no sale, so I relisted for another week.  Two days into this listing, I decided it just wasn't done...again!  That head was still bugging me!  This time I fixed it.  With a straighter and more refined shape and a lot more detailing over the entire painting, it now is a painting I'm satisfied with...for now! Ha!  Sometimes, I can get them right the first time.  Other times, like with this little friesian painting, I have to keep coming back to it until it looks right! 

"Friesian Sky" Oil ACEO 2.5x3.5"

Life sized

Detail

New Work - Bay Quarterhorse

This is a new ACEO oil on Multimedia art board.

New Work - Ivory Prince

This is the second of two 'opposites' - one black, one white, arabian stallions in traditional styled head gear. This is Ivory, an original art trading card, ACEO (art cards, editions & originals) oil on multimedia art board. This image is shown near life-sized. For close-up images, just click the title!

New Work - Ebony Prince

This is a new ACEO (art cards editions & originals) oil painting on multimedia art board. It is the first of two opposits...black and white arabian stallions in traditional styled head gear. This is Ebony, shown approximately lifesized. For close-up images, just click the title!

New Work - Sahara Gold, Spotted Jack, & Fire Storm

These are three that I just finished up.

"Sahara Gold" is 6x8 on hardboard.

"Spotted Jack" is 5x7 on birch.

"Fire Storm" is 2.5 x 3.5 on multimedia art board.

News Flash! EBSQ Blog Feature

Great news today! I am the featured artist on the EBSQ Spotlight on Animal & Wildlife Art on the EBSQ blog! Melissa Morton of EBSQ asked me to contribute something for the month-long feature on the artists of the Animal & Wildlife gallery, so...check it out!

http://blog.ebsqart.com/2009/04/30/ebsq-spotlight-on-animal-wildlife-art-kerry-lynn-nelson/

Sketchbook - Canadian Horse

These horses are really beautiful! They look like a chunky morgan or a morgan/friesian cross. I really love thier big round curves and solid legs. They often have an abundance of hair, too, with feathering on the legs and plush, elegant manes and tails which help to combat those frigid northern winters. This pretty boy is in summer garb...

about 4x6 Eboney graphite pencil

close-up of the head...