First Time
by Debbie Hart
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13.000 x 21.000 inches
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Title
First Time
Artist
Debbie Hart
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
Here is one of my most favorite watercolors. I met this little girl while on vacation and she caught all of our eyes. I wanted to make the focal point totally my young subject and not her AND the horse. I wanted to convey her combination of fear and thrill at the same time, all while acting cool and grownup. You could tell her parents were spoiling her (in a good way) and had her dressed long before this ride. I have to admit, this wasn't a pony by any means and have to give her credit for her bravery. She stuck to it and we had issues coming to the end of a beautiful trail ride at the base of some of the most beautiful mountains in Arizona.
During the completion of this painting, I had imagined several different backgrounds but finally decided on keeping it simple with just a faint greenish background. In the original photograph it was cactus and weeds but I thought it may clutter the whole composition. I'm glad I left the little girl the focal point.
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November 19th, 2012
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Comments (34)
Sydne Archambault
Just to add those trail horses generally have issues when they see the trail that leads home! I for one as a child experienced such a moment. The horse used every trick in the book to loose the rider, which was me until the very end! I won the challenge, to this day I still consider it one of the bravest moments in my life. Have not ridden a horse sense, still love them though!
Sydne Archambault
I love this watercolor! I saw it in a contest and could not resist it and to let you know how wonderful First Time is! Good luck in the contest!
Afroditi Katsikis
this definitely has an 'awe' factor - great to see kids riding! Nice treatment with the colors! v
Jeff Burgess
One of the nice things about this thread is that you can find someone's work that you hadn't seen elsewhere. So this is a great find. I don't just vote and comment on every image. Something has to catch my eye....and this work did. Very nice. A vt/fav/comment
William Fields
Sweet kid, very nice watercolor, interesting composition, by that I mean I like it. voted, favorite
Debbie Hart
Thank you Joe! Her expression made this reference photo "a must" for that reason. Thank you for seeing it! And the V g+!
Joe Schofield
Wonderfully creative watercolor, Debbie! Love the trace of apprehension on her face. V g+
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