Giver of Strength is a study in growth. The two attachements show the same horse. However, one of the portraits was drawn only in pencil. The other portrait is a combination of charcoal and graphite after using JD Hillberry's wonderful book.
Giver of Strength gets its name from the Job 39:19 "Do you give the horse his strength? Do you clothe his neck with a mane?"
The piece is currently owned by a racehorse breeder in Texas.
Bella
Member since Sep-13-02
361 posts, 4 feedbacks,
Dec-03-02, 03:01 AM ()
2. "RE: Giver of Strength"
Hey JT, I just had to tell you that I think your drawing is amazing.....and what an outstanding tranformation since reading JD's book....have you done any more?
He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist. St Fancis of Assisi
Well I'm new here but great progress was made between this pictures. Which one of J.D. Hillberry do you recomend I'm interested in pencil and charcoal drawings.
Welcome aboard Richard! J.D. Hillberry is the moderator of this site. You'll see his work posted on this page under self portraits. More of his work can be seen at his web site. His web address is www.jdhillberry.com. The one book of his that I am aware of is called "Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil." From this one resource you will get numerous clever tips to improve the realism of your artwork. His book introduced me to charcoal, which is rapidly becoming my favorite medium. I look forward to seeing you post some of your own works.
Your name most definitly caught my eye,and HE is.I to am very impressed with the great improvement.There's much great work on this sight.Please continue to show more of your work.I need to run quickly to get that book,as well being dependant upon the Giver of strength.brandon
