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HE TOOK SECOND!!!!! I am so proud of this little boy!


YES THIS IS PUDDLES FIRST OUTING!, and the first time you guys have seen him since he was a baby! I figured what show was better than TackRack 's Young Horse Autumn Event (Which if you have yet to enter you should do!)

Also this was streamed, and i want to thank everyone who put up with my ranting over dapples, leaves and my endless fiddling to make it not look like a sunrise!

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Puddle shook his head, ears flapping and eyes crossing as he sprayed mucus all over Harley's silk blouse. Harley rolled her eyes as she tried to survey the damage the young colt had caused. It was almost as if he knew it was almost their turn. Now content, Puddle returned to playing with his bit and trying to avoid any leave landing on his rump.

"Buddy, all you have to do is make it through the next hour, so stand up and stop looking like an idiot." She tapped his chest and with happy toss of his head he squared up and focused his attention on a young filly trotting past him. "and there will be none of that either young man!"

Even though he was 2 she still though of him as a big baby, perhaps it was the fact she remembered his mother at this age, perhaps it was that his constant curiosity and friendly nature made it easy to talk and play with him. Whichever, it meant that he got spoiled rotten and the big bugger was growing into the friendliest youngster she had ever worked with.

It was hard knowing that his mother only had a few years left of competition. Harley had never found a horse that had clicked as well as the big grey mare,had done since the first time they had trained together. As she neared her retirement Harley had been questioning her mounts at the stud. Sure she had a great selection of some amazingly bred and talented individuals, yet she had the growing feeling that she would miss that spark of partnership that made their bond so special.

As if knowing that her thoughts had turned too serious the colt turned his attention to getting those fun noises out of his companion. His specialty when it came to giving and getting attention where his kisses, which he happily demonstrated by lipping the woman's ear and hair, and causing her to squirm away as slobber trickled down her neck. Happily snorting to himself he shifted out of position to prance happily around her as she tried to get him to settle again.

She could picture how she looked and was thankful that it was only the horses that were being judged in this class. She heard their number announced and with a sigh gave up on looking nice, taking a deep breath she felt a whiskery muzzle rest on her shoulder and a big sigh as Puddle settled finally. Turning to give the colt a final touch up she looked into his big brown eyes and with a small smile at his ability to be adorable no matter how naughty he was she moved him forward.

"If only i was able to afford you, we could have far too much fun together!"

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Horse: KhC Puddlemere
Breed: Irish Sport Horse
Age: 2 years old
Handler: Harley Cooper
Class Entered: Halter

P.S Tack i really hope i got the background right... i ended up excluding his reins as i felt they detracted from the composition!

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sealle In reply to ??? [2021-10-11 05:27:33 +0000 UTC]

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Febcupcake [2014-07-15 02:15:41 +0000 UTC]

This is breathtakingly gorgeous! The colors are so vibrant & layered so well and just the shading & everything brings a whole new meaning to realistic. ;u;
I absolutely love dapples, by the way. They're one of my favorites.

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sealle In reply to Febcupcake [2014-08-18 13:35:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! it was very challenging but very rewarding. I am very glad you like it so much!

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bale-fire [2013-10-06 00:30:02 +0000 UTC]

This is so amazingly beautiful, I wish I could do something like this! You are so talented, it must take hours of work and tons of practice to create this beautiful artwork Ā 

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sealle In reply to bale-fire [2013-10-15 11:35:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much. It does take a while and this one especially took longer than usual due to the detail i wanted to put into it.Ā 

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laddybug324 [2013-09-17 18:54:44 +0000 UTC]

WOW! Stunning! How do you create something like this?! I've been wanting to try it badly

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sealle In reply to laddybug324 [2013-09-18 08:31:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Well for me it has taken many years of practice, a lot of patience and lots of chocolate XDĀ 

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ooBLACKNIGHTINGALEoo [2013-04-17 15:44:42 +0000 UTC]

very beautiful! the lake in the background looks wonderful

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sealle In reply to ooBLACKNIGHTINGALEoo [2013-05-02 04:12:58 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much!

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ooBLACKNIGHTINGALEoo In reply to sealle [2013-05-07 22:03:44 +0000 UTC]

most welcome

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nightconstellations [2013-04-02 19:30:07 +0000 UTC]

HOOOOOOLY SHIT HOW ID I NOT SEE THIS BEFORE

tlkldkjf;alskjdf;laksjdfl;kajs;ldfkja this is so beautiful oh my godddd

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sealle In reply to nightconstellations [2013-04-10 05:51:31 +0000 UTC]

XD Thanks so much! the dapples and leaves almost killed me but i am really proud of it!

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nightconstellations In reply to sealle [2013-04-10 21:17:00 +0000 UTC]

UGH i imagine but they look sssssooooo real, definitely worth the time! you can totally tell the degree of detailing that was put into this !!

out of curiosity what were the original dimensions?? and what mag were you at when you did them??

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sealle In reply to nightconstellations [2013-05-01 04:12:01 +0000 UTC]

haha thanks so much.

I normally work at A4 sized paper with 300dpi. I work usually around 100% at that scale though i zoom out to full screen when laying down colour and making sure the composition is correct.

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Decorum100 [2013-03-04 19:04:13 +0000 UTC]

This is so gorgeous Can't believe I haven't seen this before ! The colors look amazing together Stunning piece of work !

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sealle In reply to Decorum100 [2013-03-07 07:29:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much i am glad you enjoy it. It was a learning expirience and i still am angry at the dapples XD

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AkiCheval [2013-03-03 21:39:19 +0000 UTC]

The light on the horse's coat is drawn brilliantly.

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sealle In reply to AkiCheval [2013-03-07 07:29:58 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much, it was a good learning piece

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AkiCheval In reply to sealle [2013-03-08 17:24:55 +0000 UTC]

and again, you're welcome

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Saxo-Beat [2013-01-23 11:59:01 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on ur placing 2nd gr8 job

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sealle In reply to Saxo-Beat [2013-01-23 16:13:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much! im so happy with how he did!

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Shufflingdinos [2013-01-19 01:36:27 +0000 UTC]

Oh man! Widdle Puddle grew up. <3
He's gorgeous. And is going to be a fantastic stud, considering he is already sexy pony. Well done, as always. (:

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sealle In reply to Shufflingdinos [2013-01-23 04:55:46 +0000 UTC]

He did grow up! and sadly he is going to be gelded, but he is going to be a great competitor!

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ToySkunk [2013-01-17 14:40:07 +0000 UTC]

You're so good at drawing horses! The lighting is so atmospheric (love backlighting) and I adore the background too. Those leaves!

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sealle In reply to ToySkunk [2013-01-17 14:50:17 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!

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FlorindaZanetti [2013-01-02 12:12:16 +0000 UTC]

THIS IS FANTASTIC *.*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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sealle In reply to FlorindaZanetti [2013-01-17 14:50:09 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much!

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FlorindaZanetti In reply to sealle [2013-01-17 18:54:51 +0000 UTC]

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tempest-hollow [2012-12-28 02:44:12 +0000 UTC]

this is stunning!

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sealle In reply to tempest-hollow [2013-01-17 14:50:01 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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allison731 [2012-12-25 03:10:29 +0000 UTC]

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You can find your art in Badge-CUTE folder in our group.
This is your 1st cute badge. Collect 10 of this kind and your avatar will be in Cute-Badges folder forever.

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sealle In reply to allison731 [2013-01-17 14:49:54 +0000 UTC]

thanks.

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Posiitive [2012-12-23 21:25:12 +0000 UTC]

DAT background!

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sealle In reply to Posiitive [2013-01-17 14:49:45 +0000 UTC]

XD thanks!

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xDjurax [2012-12-23 14:11:28 +0000 UTC]

Woah your art is really amazing! I love the realism in this, he's got a very nice, dreamy gaze <3 And the sunset gives this such warm lovely colors

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sealle In reply to xDjurax [2013-01-17 14:49:38 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!

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LoveKittys [2012-12-16 03:38:58 +0000 UTC]

He changed

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sealle In reply to LoveKittys [2013-01-17 14:49:31 +0000 UTC]

he did!

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LoveKittys In reply to sealle [2013-01-19 03:45:06 +0000 UTC]

Ta-Da! Lol

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Rasl-Dazzle [2012-12-14 22:50:22 +0000 UTC]

THIS IS O MI GOD SO FABULOUS, I CANT EVEN DESCRIBE IT! THE BACKGROUND IS PERFECT THE ANATOMY THE COLORING EVERYTHING IS SOOO AMAAZING!!

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sealle In reply to Rasl-Dazzle [2013-01-17 14:49:26 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much!

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xXMesmerizedXx [2012-12-14 02:54:50 +0000 UTC]

the background if fabulous!

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sealle In reply to xXMesmerizedXx [2013-01-17 14:49:19 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!

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Hathien603 [2012-12-13 02:18:03 +0000 UTC]

PUDDLEEEEE!!!

Dang, woman...just, dang....

I don't even know where to begin with this. I guess I'll start with Puddle, himself. The way you rendered his dapples is absolutely stunning and super effective. The high and lowlights on his body look perfect for a grey, not too shiny, but enough to give him shape and bulk. The backlighting on him turned out great, it really adds to the mood of the pic, completing the lovely sunset scene.

The bg is freaking amazing! I was in awe the whole time I watched you paint on it. All the details were totally worth it, those leaves are fantastic and I still can't get over how you were able to paint the water. The way you did it is really effective! I love the fog creeping through the trees and across the water, really sets the scene. And, of course, the story was adorable, as is Puddle! I'll be rooting for these two! Fantastic work!

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sealle In reply to Hathien603 [2013-01-17 14:49:12 +0000 UTC]



thanks so much for the amazing comment hath! makes me so happy to hear such lovely things!!!

i shall have to do a mini tute for the water!

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Hathien603 In reply to sealle [2013-01-18 05:32:59 +0000 UTC]



And YES! You must!!

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sealle In reply to Hathien603 [2013-01-23 05:04:34 +0000 UTC]

Poke me next time i am streaming!!! as i will not remember!

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muswellhillbillyboy [2012-12-10 12:36:54 +0000 UTC]

How are you so good I don't understand because I mean this is beautiful, the light and the background and the dapples oh god the dapples *faints*

I really want to steal your talent and skill

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sealle In reply to muswellhillbillyboy [2013-01-17 14:48:30 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much.

I just recommend lots of practice. the dapples im still figuring out but i am glad people like them!

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LeeyaKuchuk [2012-12-10 01:32:00 +0000 UTC]

How do you shade horses with dapple coat?

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