El Caballero by cwrw

Mixed Medium • Animals • posted on Jun 13, 2007

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I've been riding now for about 25 years and over the years my admiration for the Baroque horse and the Spanish school of riding continues to grow. While I don't own an Andalusian I love the breed (many people have asked me over the years if my buckskin Morgan mare is an Andalusian:) and would love someday to have an Andalusian partner. Only problem with that is the Spaniards almost exclusively ride stallions/rarely ride and/or train their mares and I am most definitely a mare person:) So on with it... I have always wanted to do a portrait of a Spanish grandee and his proud Andalusian stallion so here they are. I tried to bring a bit of the old Spanish school of painting and light to this piece. You all will let me know if I succeeded or not:) I hope you enjoy! Production notes: Mil Horse, M3, Spanish Rose for M3, Spanish Tack for the Mil Horse posed and morphed in Poser 5. Imported into Bryce 5, tex maps applied and base render done there. Background is a Bryce render using Daz Spanish Rose

Comments (59)

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aliensprog

1:42AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Simply magnificent!!!!!

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kaleya Online Now!

1:52AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Gorgeous image!

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Tao3d

2:19AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

C'est vraiment magnifique!

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TuranMirza

2:34AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

WOW - in capitals!!! Outstanding image. Turan

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Surama

2:37AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Excellent!

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Whimsical

3:06AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Stunning image. The richness and depth of the colours is lovely and the detail is amazing. Beautiful! :-))

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jasfrtas

3:10AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Your horses just get better and better and better! This is beautiful.

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LiviaCH

3:23AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Wonderful!!! Superbly stunning image!!

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korstemplar

4:16AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Hi Laurie, I'm so in love with this piece because it so reminds me of my ZouZou! I know I've probably said it before, but I'll repeat it: If there is any breed of horse that can manage nearly any task and not shy away, it is the Andalou as well as the Lusitano! And If you ever decide to own one you would not regret it! The stallions are very cool tempered and I was never afraid to put my son on his back. They are very willing learners and treated properly will become the best and most loyal of friends. Thank you so very much for your absolutely magnificent talent with this genre! When I see this piece, my feet start itching to get out my Zahones and boots and head out into the bush! If I could give you a 10 for this I would! So I'll just scribble it in:o) 2x5+'s

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Osipenkov

4:22AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Superb!!!!!!! 5+ It's my favorite!

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FadeWillow

4:28AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

This is one of the best peices of art I have seen in a long long time, the feeling and depth, the colors and atmosphere just blend so easy together to make this just perfection straight to my favs

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UOja

4:37AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Stunning image. Wonderful colors and light. Excellent artwork.

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1010

6:09AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Spectacular!

Debserleigh

6:53AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

I am so glad to see I am not the only nut that loves Andalusians. This would be my ultimate partner, but alas here in South Africa they are almost as rare as hens teeth. And poor old me definitely dont have the money to import one. Therefore I can just drool over pictures. Well done, stunning work.

Denys234

7:33AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Super work.Well done!

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Skydancer917

7:35AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

You did a fantastic job with this postwork! The image is beautiful!!!!

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Virtual_World

8:06AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Oustanding work. I love it!!!!

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thecytron

8:50AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Awesome composition!

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Flint_Hawk

8:53AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

OMG!!! This takes my breath away!!! Gorgeous!!!

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Hexagon

9:27AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

A fluent result without hint of rendered stiffness. Perhaps in need of reflected light into shadows of man (although my monitor is dark). Lighting and flow of horse hair creates romantic look. Your post work has obviously enhansed it well. ... Di (Hexagonal Mandala)

Turk_WLF_ALF

9:41AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

WOW!!! great picture.

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helanker

9:44AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

OHHH woohoo !!!!!!!!!!! This is absolutely breathtaking. I havent at all words good enaugh fot this, so I will not even try. I think this is the best I have seen from you yet.. or... oh...but anyway.... I got to add this. Poor 5 is all I can give.

janedj

10:16AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Outstandin work!!!!

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Agun

10:22AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Absolutely one of the most outstanding images I have ever seen. Truely a masterpiece. Your attention to detail is stunning. I will definately be adding this to my favorites list.

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ChristineG

10:57AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

wow what a great render. the colors and details are amazing. Hugs C

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romanceworks

11:08AM | Wed, 13 June 2007

Rider and horse are one - each magnificent in their own right. This is just breathtaking art! The work alone on the mane and tale are a wonder. Superb, my friend. Your art is a gift you give from your heart. CC

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