2016

H 23 x L 16.5 x W 10cm (9 x 6.5 x 4in)

Mixed media: wire, clay, acrylic, leather

An expressive portrait of an Ardennais draft horse in harness, resting after a day of labour.





This piece is constructed from lightweight paperclay over a strong wire, wire mesh, and aluminium armature. Ears and other delicate parts are made of epoxy clay. Once fully cured the piece is sealed with gesso and painted in Golden acrylics and mediums.



The reins are authentic, hand-dyed, vegetable-tanned leather.



Mounted on a solid walnut wood base with a hand-rubbed tung oil finish.







You can see more photos here.