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Published: 2004-11-11 19:06:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 9473; Favourites: 420; Downloads: 1022
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This is a portrait of a famous swedish trotter, Legolas. Unfortunately he passedaway earlier this year, by the age of 26.
Derwent pastel blocks (colors 72B, 70H, 70F, 70D, 70B and 67B)
Velour paper
5 hours aprox.
33x26 cm (12" X 10")
This was my first time working with pastel blocks, and IΒ΄m totally in love!
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Comments: 242
He's gorgeous! I think you did a wonderful job.
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omg its sooooo good! you cant see any of normal pencil lines, and you can see each hair! lol, anyway, really well done ^^
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Thank you very much!
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This is stunning... you have an amzing eye for detail! 
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i love how shiny his head is! beautiful work!
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poor horse looks so pretty ...... ur drawing is really amazing
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Oh wow! Your first? Wow, he is awesome! Really cute, 
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Thank you very much!
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You are welcome VERY much!! 
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i was wondering what reference did you use for this picture? just asking as [link] is similar so she may have referenced it off this picture (unless the ref photo is public 
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I used a picture from a book written about this horse, who was a swedish trotter... so, yes, itΒ΄s a public photo. But this girl lives in Poland, could she know of him? Then again, he was famous. But if she did use my drawing as a reference, thatΒ΄s OK since she didnΒ΄t steal the actual drawing itself. Thanks for telling me!
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What an incredible piece of art. You're amazing. I'm sorry about the loss though, how sad. You've captured a lovely memory. I must fav. this one. It's beautiful.
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Beautiful. He lived a long time then but its always sad when horses leave...Nothing more beautiful. But pictures like this are close
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Yes, it is... thank you!
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I love pastel blocks too - been a while since I've used them though! What I like about this image is the attention to detail in the eyes, the bit and bridle... also the choice of medium for the subject is perfect, the drawing seems soft and so the horse seems soft too... beautiful directional lighting and gesture.
You have a great gallery, keep up the work!
Smoochi!
N. Sorrow
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26? Very cool. And old beauty, they are always something about older horses being as gorgeous and radiant as a young colt or filly. A stunning and everlasting piece.
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Gorgeous portrait, you've really captured the gloss of his coat!
These pastel blocks intrigue me.. what are they exactly? I've used oil pastels to draw with before.. are they similar? And is it the pastels or the velour paper that gives it the 'smooth' look?
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Thank you so much!
Pastel blocks are different from oil pastels, theyΒ΄re like chalks, very dry and dusty...I canΒ΄t really explain... 
I think itΒ΄s a combination of both actually, since both the paper and the pastels are very smooth. I usually prefer soft pastels, but I think them too soft for this type of paper.
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Ohhh! I've seen those before! Thanks for the link, and clearing that up. Next time I'm picking up supplies for class, I'll look at getting a set - I love the effect!
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YouΒ΄re welcome, glad I could be of help! Good luck! ^^
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Waouhhhhh!!!!!!!
Excellent!!!!A pure beauty this horse!!! ^^
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"Incredible!"
so say my sister, who is a horse lover
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Oh, thank her so very much!
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IΒ΄ve been drawing all my life... and my dad is good at it too.
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this is truly stunning.it really took my breath away....its so life like...im in awe...thanks for submitting such a great picture to deviantart....i know i sound like im sucking up ....i guess i am....i dont care though.....its great!welldone
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Hehe, thank you so much!
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OOOOH!!
I Love it 
It's very beautiful, fantastic. AWESOME
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Thank you so much!
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