Horse and Girl

A chestnut horse curving its neck around a girl who leans in against it.

About the work

Style: Sentimental animal realism, softly stylised.
Medium: Oil or acrylic on canvas.
Palette: Warm chestnut and cream against cool sage green, with muted mint clothing.
Composition: Horizontal. The horse's neck arcs protectively over and around the girl, closing the composition into a loop, with her braid at the centre.
Technique: Long directional strokes through mane and tail, with the background dissolved into soft circular bokeh.
Mood: Affectionate, tender and trusting.

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