FERTIG!
Of course when I get the high-quality scan back I'll be posting a much better quality image and detail shots (these all have been taken with my phone).
Halters and the harness begun! Wendy wanted a traditional Norwegian harness, which required quite the digging and research to find adequate references for. They're pretty cool, similar to a D-Ring style harness and adjustable wood hames (these obviously painted black). The halters are a nod to the little wooden horses, the most popular being the Swedish Dala.
And then there were two harnesses!
The baby has a halter too. No wild free ponies here.
Shiny bits on Harness #1
Harnesses shaded and all! But wait, there's more. Wendy wanted some piping.
So there is some yellow and red piping framing some bits. Nice close-up of the grey dun.
And the white dun too!
I am very happy it is finished and pleased with the results. There are things that I could do still, but that's okay. I definitely learned how to paint better and maybe ... MAYBE I might be able to paint in acrylic productively without going nuts. I mean, I managed to make it through an 18x36" commissioned painting without going nuts so I guess I'm saying I might break out the acrylics for pleasure instead of just compulsory. Maybe.
Tomorrow to the printers so that it can be scanned and made into posters.