Two Friesian horses, immortalised as full brothers, with their lush manes and locks of hair fanned by the wind.
The beautifully attentive and faithful eye expression, connecting with the viewer, is captured in the softness of a pastel painting on a velour backing.
The painting was made in response to a commission for a four-horse Friesian in oil, which also included these two horses.
Paula Hondsmerk animal and landscape painter. Stimulated by her 1st teacher Ab Jongmans, she took a three-year course in drawing and oil painting when she was young. She is known for her lively portraits of horses and dogs. Her deep connection to nature is reflected in her large paintings.. Read more…