Sugar Magnolia

My most recent commission has been of a beautiful horse with the name of Sugar Magnolia. I was commissioned by a class of 2nd graders to do a portrait of their teacher's new horse. I could not decide what medium to do the portrait in so I did two! The class has chosen to give the color pencil portrait to the teacher with the option of trading it out with me if she chooses. I'll be anxious to hear what she thinks!

"Sugar Magnolia" in CP 16"x20"
"Sugar Magnolia" in pastel 16"x20"

Horses

I have drawn many dogs and cats, and even a few guinea pigs, but I have only drawn one horse in the past. So, I made it my New Year's resolution to finally add some horse drawings and paintings to my portfolio. However, for some reason I kept dragging my feet. Then one day last week I stopped in a small local store looking for directions to a nearby hobby store. It just happened to be a horse store! They sell horse and riding equipment, and of course, horse artwork. I talked to the manager about displaying some of my work or note cards. She said, "Sure, bring it in!". That was all the motivation I needed! I started drawing and painting all kinds of horses. I took several framed pieces and note cards in to the store today. It was very exciting!
I also opened up a Zazzle store with some of the new horse images. You can check it out at:
http://www.zazzle.com/artworkbyandrea*
The piece above was done in pastels. It is 9"x12"