Original Art: An Autumn Outing

[honorat]

by Honorat

Summary: My very own Art! Mountains and horses! I took the photos that I referenced for the assorted buildings in the background. Inspired by Bavaria.




Copyright 2004. All rights reserved.
8 1/2 x 11 inches, mechanical graphite pencil 0.5mm 2B on printer paper.

Comments

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Wow! That's gorgeous.

[honorat.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you liked this. Now how much sleep DID you get last night? I hope you have a nap scheduled!

[hereswith.livejournal.com]

Pretty! You're so good at landscapes, once again I'm in love with the grass and the trees and bushes. And the mountains, of course :-)

[honorat.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I started forcing myself to learn to do landscapes because I was always drawing floating people and animals. They are still a bit of a chore for me that I do because I like the finished product, so it is nice to know you enjoy them.

[classics-lover.livejournal.com]

Oh my. That is just beautiful. *is envious of your skill and talent*

[honorat.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you liked it.

[jaekayelle.livejournal.com]

I love how the buildings are all nestled in the foothills, and the big, sturdy Hanoverian-type horses. Very cozy setting with great detail. *applauds*

[honorat.livejournal.com]

Thank you for commenting. This was my impression of the German Alps--those massive mountains looming over snug little towns. And I've always had a weakness for big horses. I'm glad you enjoyed this.

[aft-and-daft.livejournal.com]

oh, that is beautiful!!! :-D Oh, how very, very lovely! Wonderfully, beautifully done, thank you so much for sharing this! :-) I just can't get over how lovely it is. :-)

[honorat.livejournal.com]

*bounce* Thank you so much for the enthusiastic comment. I'm happy to share these.

[aft-and-daft.livejournal.com]

Thanks again for sharing them!! :-)

[gelsey.livejournal.com]

Breath-taking. Very beautiful. The only criticism I have- and do forgive me for voicing it if it's not welcome- is the left hand horse's legs. It seems to be walking almost like one might have a Tennessee Walker or a stepping horse of some type. But other than that one small detail (and it's still totally beautiful with it, mind), every thing is grand. You have great skill :) thank you for sharing.

[honorat.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your comments. I don't mind critical comments. Since I don't use photo references for the horses, who knows what they are? :D I did have a friend who raised and showed Tennessee Walkers, so maybe I was influenced by the showy look of them. I tend to dodge historical accuracy in favour of whatever amuses me. Someday I should do with horses what I'm now doing with people--spend a few months concentrating on portraiture. I appreciate the feedback and I'm glad you liked this.

[http://users.livejournal.com/elizabethswan_/]

*is very impressed*

You are from Alberta, Canada too!?!?!!?!?!? Edmo?

[honorat.livejournal.com]

*bounce* Thank you. Yes, I'm from Alberta. Are you then? I'm a bit south of Edmo--near Red Deer.

[http://users.livejournal.com/elizabethswan_/]

You betcha. I am in Edmonton! Its really good to find another albertan here. You should pay me a visit if you ever come by. :)

[honorat.livejournal.com]

I know the senior class, of which I am the sponsor, is going up there to the waterpark at WestEd sometime, but I can't remember when.