"Brandy" fine art painting is complete and ready to hang!

by Carol Labashosky

Brandy Fine Art Acrylic Painting gallops along

"Brandy," is a commissioned piece of fine art for a Louisville client. I love it when there is an intriguing story behind the client's subject matter for the painting. Brandy, a white horse, was a family's dear friend for many years, willing to please, kind and gentle. The horse is a beloved companion that came of age in the 1970s.My client has plans to surprise her dear friend - who owned the horse - with the painting.

It has been challenging to add details to make a white horse stand out in a light background of trees, brush and shrubs. Using an aged and washed-out photograph as a guide, and changing the photo to black and white has helped immensely to move the project along with pizzazz and contrast. Thanks to Louisville Artist Amy Welborn for this great tip.

It's Spring - Bring on the Green

Embracing spring, I've been asked to paint a special and beautiful horse, as a testimony and memorial for "Brandy," a beautiful white horse from Kentucky. Brandy was ridden and owned by my client, Kay's friend, a long time ago. Kay realized how special Brandy was to her friend, and asked me to paint Brandy from an old photograph. I love the old photographs from the 60s and 70s, the square size, the white border, and the faded look. The prints are so sharp because the old-time negatives, though old school, did their job. And, there was always the suspense waiting to receive one's prints.

This is an acrylic painting. I'm using palette knives and some big thick brushes. I am enjoying the many green and yellow colors so far. Kay will give the painting to her friend as a surprise.