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frisket17 β Karabakh Stallion
Published: 2008-11-05 04:55:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 10426; Favourites: 456; Downloads: 149
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I dug out my Smithsonian Handbook on Horses and was flipping through it. Came across an interesting breed called a Karabakh. Apparently this horse breed has been around from about 12th century, and slowly going extinct. I think they mentioned (via wiki) about 1000 left.The breed's history is in association with Arabians and Akhal-Tekes.
Honestly the image was a sketch I decided to finish. The anatomy is off for the breed. It should be lighter. I was also intrigued by the fact the breed comes in something called 'Metallic Chestnut and Metallic Bay'. I attempted the Metallic Chestnut.
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you draw horses well if i put up a gypsy pic would you draw it for my self portrait to replace my Frisian
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so that is what Spirit is.... interesting
thnx for adding the info!
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Spirit? As in the little kid's move, Spirit? That's a Kiger Mustang. [link]
My drawing of a horse =/= Spirit. Thanks.
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oh, it kinda looks like it, but well i cant really say XD I`m not an expert
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Yay horses!! i love this pic, the tail is so pretty and flowy, and he look proud to be a pony lolz, i really like it!
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I've never heard of that species of horse, but it looks beautiful from your drawing here
Sad to hear they're going extinct though :c
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*wishes she was like you* Wow... so pretty...
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Absolutely gorgeous! I love his expression, you should really draw more horses!
I don't think I've ever heard of the breed before (and I used to be such a nerd on that subject!), it's such a shame that there are so few left.
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very pretty. I love how the face looks... cautious, or stoic, for lack of a better word.
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AWESOME! I love the shading and how his eyes look lion like.
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I like the "regal prancy pose" he's in. ^^
lovely coloring <3
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great job on this horse. when i look at the head, i'm drawn to the eye, which is such an awesome gold. the mane and tail are also very cool. i also like how you did the back leg that is bent, it doesn't look funny as those things can easily be messed up.
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I love the 'substance' all your pictures have! They just have that 'it' factor that I can't quite place, it's brilliant!
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Gorgeous, Frisket! I really love how you draw horses in your style, they have so much movement, balance and grace to them. I wish you'd draw horses more actually XD they look so good.
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You actually may be seeing more horses lately 
But thank you so much for the comment hon
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English is only in the lanuage that is understood by the speaker. I have not heard of that horse breed*Starts to look up*
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The shading looks SUPER smooth, but i really like the face =3
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It's beautiful!! I've never heard of the breed before though.
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