Horses are majestic creatures that have been a source of inspiration for artists for centuries. They are powerful, graceful, and full of personality, making them ideal subjects for creating beautiful and captivating works of art. I’ve been fascinated with Horses since I was a teen and my love of photographing them started in my early 20’s. Now that my business has expanded to selling horse photos I continue to be amazed by their grace and emotion.
- Add movement to your artwork. Horses are dynamic creatures, so it’s important to add movement to your artwork to make them look more lifelike. You can do this by adding windblown hair, a flowing tail, or a dynamic pose.
- Tell a story with your artwork. Your artwork can be a simple portrait of a horse, or it can tell a story about the horse’s life. You can use your artwork to convey a message or emotion, or you can simply create a beautiful and captivating image.
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Get to know your subject:
- Spend time observing and interacting with the horse you’re photographing. This will help you understand its personality and behavior, and it will make it easier to capture natural and candid shots. I like to get close up and take a long look at the horses eyes, stroke their face and muzzle and breath with them.
- Spend time observing and interacting with the horse you’re photographing. This will help you understand its personality and behavior, and it will make it easier to capture natural and candid shots. I like to get close up and take a long look at the horses eyes, stroke their face and muzzle and breath with them.
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Here are some additional tips for creating great horse art:
- Take your time. Good art takes time to create, so don’t rush your work.
- Be patient. Don’t get discouraged if your first few attempts don’t turn out exactly as you planned. Keep practicing and you will eventually improve.
- Get feedback from others. Ask friends, family, or other artists for feedback on your work. This can help you identify areas where you can improve.
Jody Miller is a professional photographer specializing in Horse Photography, Equine Photography, and Equestrian photography. Her work can be viewed online here in her gallery section, and she is also featured at these Arizona Galleries: Van Gogh’s Ear Gallery on Whiskey Row in Prescott, AZ and Coops Coffee House at Talking Rock Ranch. Several images are also available at The Phippen Western Art Museum