SciFi and Fantasy Art: Drinking the Wind

oh, and also forgot to add, being the very keen thoroughbred race goer that I am.... did you know that all thoroughbred race horses are descended from three Arabian stallions? Godolphin Barb, Brierley Turk and Darley Arabian? bit of trivia, if you did not - maXine

Donna Quinn replies: "Thanks for the tidbit Maxine! It was interesting to read. "

Donna, this is just wow! The limited pallet really works here, pale horses against a maelstrom. Me, a horse rider who has always enjoyed the free-spirit of an Arabian pure-bred can only agree that you have captured the fine nobility of such a breed superbly!

The painting immediately brings to mind the four horses of the apocalypse (of course).... as I always think when I read Revelations 13, riders? what riders???.... the horses are capable all by themselves.

Well rendered and coloured piece, I particularly like the diagonal composition, and what looks like an eye in the cloud mass urging the horses onward (as of course is the lightning/cracking of whips)... nothing but praise from me - maXine

Donna Quinn replies: "Ah yes, it was such a chore looking through ref photo after ref photo of beautiful horses. ....As you can imagine. Thankyou very much for the comment Maxine!"

It's been many, many years since I had to part with my little Arabian mare and I still miss her so much. She had a gait like silk and the personality of a mischievous wind spirit. Arabians are a magnificent breed and you did them a great honor with this beautiful piece.

The turbulent blue sky is so fitting for this breed's nature and I love the highlights on the horse's musculature. Such beauty and strength!

Donna Quinn replies: "I have to say, how is it that so many people I know on the net own, or have owned, horses? @_@ It's weird. Anyway, thankyou Barbara! The shine on the horses was by far the most fun part to do. I thought it would be a real pain but it was fine."

They are accurate - but the second from the right, with his ears flat, is the best - he's perfect!

Donna Quinn replies: " Thanks Jess."

Beautifully painted, phenomenal, excellent, awesome... Am i forgetting anything?

Omg, this is fantastic! And I love the story behind it. You have a gift with acrylics. I've worked with them before, but I just can't seem to get the texture and depth right. Oh, well. I'm not going to give up, that's for sure! Plus, I've gotten into oils, so maybe that will help. How long did it take you to do this? The anatomy and such is wonderful! *gallops off to check out the rest of Donna's gallery*

Donna Quinn replies: "I don't know how long it took- not that long, I would think. It's seven months old so I can't remember now. Thankyou very much for the comment Robyn, and I hope you enjoy your oil painting."

Wow! How long did this take you to paint?!

Donna Quinn replies: "I don't keep track of how long I work on things. An "average" time, I would expect. Cheers. "

Those horses are excellent. I like lightning in the background.

Donna Quinn replies: "Thank you very much Ieva. Sorry for the late reply."

i love everything about this picture, the detail, the idea. the colors...great job

Donna Quinn replies: "Thanks so much for the kind comment, Stephanie!"

Incredible. It made me want to cry.

Donna Quinn replies: "Nooo! Not on the keyboard! Eep.
Cheers."