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Published: 2006-11-02 23:48:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 8687; Favourites: 308; Downloads: 0
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This is an oil, playing with the way light and shadow falls on a horseand can accent its form.
Also My favourite color for horse, as you can see. I tend to paint alot of them.
They seem to be on fire.
Arab type horses were used throuhout the eastern Mediterranean,
especially in ancient times.
in fact these horses were never called "Arab" or "Arabian" until quite recently.
I have seen so many images on ancient coins and reliefe scultures and vase paintings
with horses of this type, that I am convinced these horses where indeed
the F-15's of their day.
The Bedouins simply preserved these ancient horses.
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This is outstanding on so many levels! LOVE your style and talent with light capture!
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btw nice job on the shape of the horses head. Arabians are probably most famous for their speed, stamina and their figure.
The coat color, Flaxen Chestnut, makes it blend beautifully with the background.
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absolutely flawless Arab! a perfect piece for a perfect breed of horse. 
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Simply wonderful! This is long deserving of a fav from me
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Wow, great painting!I love the way you have done the shadows and the colours of the horse. The proportions are also really good!
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I like them all. I have a filly that is this color, I was sad when she was born cuz I wanted her black like her mother. Now everytime I look at her in the sun she stuns me, the color is perfect for her.
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Absolutely amazing! Took out my breath! I really hope your talent will lead you very far...!
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wow he sure has a big head and small legs
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very beautiful, gotta love the arabs for being the most distinct horse breed in the world. excellent lighting.
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very beautiful, gotta love the arabs for being the most distinct horse breed in the world. excellent lighting.
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I love horses, especially Arabs, and also a sucker for Mediterranean/Ancient Roman history. Thank you for combining the 2 in this gorgeous painting, you really captured the sheen of the chestnut's coat.
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wow i like the form of the horse and the way you captured everything an araibian has the colors are great and i love it
fave
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So beautiful,and it captures not only the eyes but the imagination aswell.Arabian horses are my favorite to ride,aswell as just admire. Certainly a classic artistic flare, a must have for my wall someday.
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words are not enough to explain how much i like your...heART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i was thinking at suicide,but now..i see your work...and i am telling to myself...you have a brother to live for!
i take a bow before you,my friend
tora gabriel
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I think I'd definately agree that they were the F-15's of their day, having ridden a few - there's nothing like it - and you've definately captured that essence here
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I think this is spectacular the poise and high strung feel of the steed as if he would run off at a shot. How his face is gentle yet alert..aware of what lies ahead. I like how confident, solid and unshakable the man it...like the spark of horse nex to him could ever phase or unsettle. The play of light is stuble...blurred yet effective..the entire image is soft..almost slightly out of foccus...quite a romantic feel.
Gods Id love a print of this!
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Thank you so much, you seem to notice details i tried to put into this piece, thats a good sign.
thank you.
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Very beautiful indeed. I love Arabians - they're so elegant. And your lighting and color is wonderful.
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this reminds of a movie that I'm waiting to come out. Its called "300" and its about 300 hundred spartans that make a last stand against a thousand nations of the persian army and by doing that they unite all of Greece to stand and fight the persians.
Maybe you can look into it - its by the same guy who made the movie "sin city" so I'm sure it will be mind-blowing!
But anyways, i do love the way you paint so I'm going to fav this bro.
Cheers'
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"300" sounds like will be a great film.
I just got the Frank Miller comic, and i love it.
I was'nt thinking about that when I did this one, but I see what you refer to.
Thanks.
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"300" sounds like will be a great film.
I just got the Frank Miller comic, and i love it.
I was'nt thinking about that when I did this one, but I see what you refer to.
Thanks.
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Oh you got his comic book!??
Lucky dawg!! The thing i love most about movies based from his comic books is that they try really really hard to make it actually look like a comic book in some scenes. They are able to create beautiful and exagerated depictions of the characters and scenery - Stuff like that really takes my mind/imagination for a spin into a whole new reality!
And you my friend have that ability with your art!!
peace'
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My mother used to board horses, and with all that have come and stayed with us over the years, there was a horse that looked like this one here. He was quite the show off for how small he was. Your artistic tallent make me envious indeed; it's fine though, green's my favorite color. Very beautiful. Cheers.^~
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I have to agree with ~LindaColijn , it is very reminiscent of Stubbs. I love the vivid colours and the shape, and the typey head. beautiful.
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Love this one too. You did great on the lighting and the conformation of the horse. It reminded me of a Stubbs painting, only yours is more realistic when it comes to conformation and expression of the horse.
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I don't want to give you a big head,.... 
What do you call this breed of horse in Arabic? I know that they are excellent for endurance, and that is one reason of many they've been loved for hundreds of years. There are few breeds in the world that look this "majestic".
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In arabic they are "Kuhaylan Ajuz'
it means the pure breed, or thoroughbred.
Thats where the british got the name.
I could go on and on, but all in all they are magnificent animals. They have inspired many artists, and when you see them in action, you understand it. They seem to be on fire from inside, and yet have an affectionate temperment.
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They are magnificent animals indeed. 
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thanks, its good to hear you insite.
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there is something about the way this horse is painted that reminds of the style of george stubbs *wonders* very beautiful
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My Arabian girl is the same color and in the summer, when her coat really shines, she is indeed on fire. Wonder rendition! 
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Love the light. Chestnuts are a fav of mine as well. The redheads of the horseworld LOL
I grew up with arabians and then worked with Thoroughbreds and the rest of the spectrum. Arabians remain my favorite though.
Excellent painting. Ever do sculpture? I can see you doing Edwin A Bogucki style
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