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Equus Abstractus

Equus Abstractus , Emerging Pastel Artist
Equus Abstractus
I allowed the horses to emerge on their on from a light wash of acrylic ink. Rendered in soft pastel exclusively, horses kept appearing as I began to see shapes in the ink. I used Arches watercolour paper with clear gesso to give me the tooth necessary to grasp the pastel.

Emerging Pastel Artist    28 x 22