great work Aakyra

Beautiful, just beautiful! ;o)

Well done Aak, you really do a great job on everything here, I love the frills for this show horse. You've captured the nose, eyes, and ears perfectly, very beautiful.

Thanks!!! Pappa, Lori, Cameo, and Fuzzy!

beautiful work, I love the emotions that show in the eyes, what depth...:D

awesome! Amazing perspective too my friend. The depth is incredible with colouring detailles in front, and what a kind expression of the horse...

Very nice. The eyes really draw you into the picture.

He's smiling at me, he's so pretty.

I'd love to see you draw a Lipizzaner next. Do you know about those breeds? Lipizzaner They put on amazing shows.

Yet another beautiful horse from you. <3

Thanks so much! Starz... Ferdi...JPJP ... Sweetcell ... Vlad! The eyes are always VIP for me. Of course I could be wrong, but I feel that is what brings the life into the draw. I would love to do a Lippizhaun (?sp) and an Appaloosa both, for you sweetcell. I have been looking for the perfect pic since I got your last comment. I have a few.. but not quite the beauty I am looking for that really speaks of the breed. Give me a little time to find and feel the right piece and I would be pleased and proud to give these gorgeous horses my best efforts. Thanks so much for even asking. I am very honored (blushing) for all of the nice comments. Thanks so much!

Well I would draw them myselves, but I have a hard time drawing animals. Looking forward to seeing them. :)

I'm speechless, my friend. You just keep outdoing yourself with each new draw. My girls are in shock.....thank you very much!! :>)

Thanks Gel-O! There are a few parts of this that I will rework at some point... The sand in the background was a nnew challenge for me. I had put several hours into a peice I deleted that was of horse racing through a sand dund dune. I will give it another try now. Thanks again!

Very, very, very lovely Aakyra. You have an incredible stamina and patience with these beautiful creatures.

Thanks QT ... I have a few details to rework on this ... and yes patience is something I have learned, it saves me time and money in the long run, some things that look nice or seem nice don't always translate to "wow" compositions for painting.

Thanks so much K! Even though this has been submitted I have tweaking it for a competition I want to enter. I may do several more small changes. I appreciate you taking time to look at my work!