Hi everyone. Here's the progress I've made on the horse. Still lots to do, like the hooves, reins, eyes, muzzle, and the mane and tail, which are only undercoated black in these pics. The veins are a little more subtle in person. I'm not going to make my end of May goal, but should still be able to finish in plenty of time for Tulsa. Thanks for looking!

Jason

Looking great. I'm excited to see your work in person at the Tulsa show.

Hi Jason,

The horse looks great so far. I can wait to see your work in person. Will you be in Tulsa?

Jason even whitout all the abovementioned parts painted this horse is amazing. I take it you trusted oils for the task?

Always stunning work Jason - would be great one day to get over to the States and see the Tulsa show, especially your excellent work.

Hello. Excellent work.

I am not sure the gold braid of the saddle is perfectly accurate. See below,
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beatiful horse bay!!

davide

Mike, Michael, Dimitrios, Rob, Paul, Davide, and Carl:

Thanks for the nice comments guys!

Michael - yes, I'll be there - looking forward to it, as always.

Dimitrios - yes, I used oils for the finish on the horse.

Paul - Where were you with that photo about two months ago??? Oh well, I'm not going to change the braid now. I'm sure it's possible that over the years of Champion's service, he may have, at some point, used a different model saddle blanket than the one pictured.

Jason

Jason,
Looking super so far.
Cheers
John

That is outstanding. You are a true master Jason.
Is there any place in Kansas where you give seminaries how to paint miniatures?

Jason,

I think the saddle is not an issue. I have seen some others (like the Emperor's one) with the same pattern as yours. Do not worry. And your painting is awsome, as usual.

Looking forward to seeing it completed!

John, Piotr, and Paul:

Thank you for the kind words!

Piotr: no, but I did give a seminar at the Tulsa show (not too far from K.C.) last year, and probably will again in the future - if they'll have me!!

Paul: thanks again, and I do appreciate the excellent reference photo you provided. I'll have to save it for future use.

Jason

Can not go to Tulsa this year, but definately I am going next year.

Stunning work so far Jason, look forward to seeing the rest.


Cheers David

Superb paintwork Jason!
Looking forward to see the piece together.

Marcel.

Very nice Jason!
I like how you are only sparingly using the extreme highlights.
Very inspiring!

Cheers,
Adrian

David, Marcel, and Adrian:

Thanks for the encouraging comments!

Jason

Awesome like always Jason!

Piotr,

Just drive real fast all over KC and Liberty, sooner or later he will find you (and fine you probably)! I am sure Jason wont mind talking painting techniques on the way downtown to book you

Thanks Anders! And a great bit of advice for Piotr

Jason