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Freha — Sleipnir's Rage

Published: 2011-01-28 08:49:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 9815; Favourites: 367; Downloads: 0
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Description I've got a thing for dapple greys lately, even though I complain every time about how much of a pain they are!

Done for Contest. I do love to contort my poniez. lol And Sleipnir holds a little place in my heart because he is such an anatomical freak of nature.

Art © *Freha
Background photo by #resurgere
Texture by `hibbary

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Comments: 47

xlion95 [2016-11-02 21:15:57 +0000 UTC]

I love this image for the wonderful use of perspective with the front hoof there. Sleipnir has always been one of my favorite beasties from scandinavian mythology.

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Gerbsterpers [2015-01-19 20:48:04 +0000 UTC]

there is no other word to describe this than 'awesome'

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Hisscale [2012-12-09 06:57:52 +0000 UTC]

The tutorials that went with this helped me out a lot. Thank you!

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AlbinoHound [2012-11-10 03:08:54 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! But didnt he have 6 front legs and two back?

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Freha In reply to AlbinoHound [2012-11-13 00:19:51 +0000 UTC]

The historical images and descriptions of him are ambiguous and sometimes contradicting. Most depictions of him do show two pairs of legs in front and two in back and he is described as grey. However it is all up to artistic interpretation.

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ElaineSeleneStock [2012-10-21 23:41:03 +0000 UTC]

Hi there!

I featured this beautiful work in my journal! Here is the link: [link]
I hope you don't mind and you enjoy the feature.

~Elaine Selene

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TrixieRyuu [2012-05-10 21:42:01 +0000 UTC]

underrated! it's the best adaptation of him I ever saw.

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Freha In reply to TrixieRyuu [2012-05-13 00:12:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Lindigaro-K [2011-05-18 07:26:23 +0000 UTC]

very creative. O.o

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feverpaint [2011-04-06 13:50:47 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely awesome!

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Freha In reply to feverpaint [2011-04-07 04:49:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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feverpaint In reply to Freha [2011-04-07 05:45:22 +0000 UTC]

No problem

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KaseySnowArt [2011-03-16 15:45:06 +0000 UTC]

That tossing mane has got to be my favorite part. Lovely work!

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Freha In reply to KaseySnowArt [2011-03-19 02:01:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I love making wild hair. It can bring a lot of movement to a piece.

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Glorynezz [2011-02-12 17:24:17 +0000 UTC]

Amazing! I love his extra little butt

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AmandaDrage [2011-02-08 18:51:29 +0000 UTC]

I have to echo :daggerwrist: in that this is the best Sleipnir I have seen. Ever. The anatomy is just incredible. And I love his face!!! That's a signature :freha: horse-creature face right there Absolutely awesome!

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Freha In reply to AmandaDrage [2011-04-13 23:47:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you hun! Such nice comments in my inbox are like sun-rays on a cloudy day.

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AmandaDrage In reply to Freha [2011-04-15 16:54:59 +0000 UTC]

!

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Domnopalus [2011-01-31 16:19:12 +0000 UTC]

By far, the best rendition of Sleipnir I've seen in an extremely long time if ever! I too am a huge fan of his for the same reasons. And oddly enough, I have also always pictured him as a dark dapple like that, even though I don't think he's described as that anywhere that I know of! You know what they say about great minds *wink wink* lol

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Freha In reply to Domnopalus [2011-04-13 23:54:13 +0000 UTC]

Dawww Thank you! He is described as a "grey", but since there are a wide range of grey patterns it leaves a lot up to interpretation. I picked the dark dapple pattern because it fit the "turbulent" personality that I always associate with Sleipnir.

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ShottsyArts [2011-01-31 04:41:47 +0000 UTC]

I love the expression and power of this piece! The anatomy, even though exaggerated, and distorted is very accurate as well! I really love this! I am pretty good with horses too,but I always screw up their hooves hahah I really love the perspective of hooves you have here, and how great they look! I need to practice those more!

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Freha In reply to ShottsyArts [2011-04-13 23:56:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I have a hard time with hooves in perspective as well, I have to paw through ref pictures of horses kicking and rearing all the time, but practice makes perfect!

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ShottsyArts In reply to Freha [2011-04-17 07:18:14 +0000 UTC]

OH yes agreed for sure. I still have been working on ways to have the perspectives of hooves look right, but still be stylized for my cartoon horses. Its tough. I have gotten so many references of real horses, and also just close ups of hooves, or anatomy of the hoof ref pics. you wouldn't think something with out fingers or toes would be so complicated to draw hahaah.

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hydraequus [2011-01-29 12:57:57 +0000 UTC]

It's a masterpiece!

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Freha In reply to hydraequus [2011-02-04 05:04:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Crimson-Mane [2011-01-28 23:23:31 +0000 UTC]

Omg this is incredible. The anatomy looks fantastic, and the expression... wow.

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Freha In reply to Crimson-Mane [2011-02-04 05:03:54 +0000 UTC]

Daww thank you!!

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sighthoundlady [2011-01-28 20:47:32 +0000 UTC]

And sleipnir is hard to draw! I love this version!

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Freha In reply to sighthoundlady [2011-02-04 05:03:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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silver-spurs [2011-01-28 20:13:41 +0000 UTC]

especially his behind looks... strange. Nicely done, though!

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Freha In reply to silver-spurs [2011-02-04 05:03:25 +0000 UTC]

Two butts are better than one... no wait that's heads! lol

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SpottedPegasus [2011-01-28 18:31:54 +0000 UTC]

creatures with more than four legs are always dificult to get the anatamy right in. Nicely done.

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Freha In reply to SpottedPegasus [2011-02-04 05:02:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Twilight-Veil [2011-01-28 18:07:16 +0000 UTC]

Woah. This is awesomely amazing. I love the intense expression and the pose is very well executed. Love this!!
Glad to have this in #DappledEquine !!

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Freha In reply to Twilight-Veil [2011-02-04 05:02:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!! It was perfect timing for the creation of Dappled Equine, I had this guy in the works for a while and he turned out perfect for the group.

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Twilight-Veil In reply to Freha [2012-07-07 20:19:53 +0000 UTC]

He sure did! I looove him! Dappled Equine is glad to have him!

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cortneyelznic [2011-01-28 16:31:00 +0000 UTC]

very beautiful! I love the intensity of this; the foreshortening is excellent! BEAUTIFUL!

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Freha In reply to cortneyelznic [2011-02-04 05:00:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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cortneyelznic In reply to Freha [2011-02-07 16:56:39 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome.

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Maxrunn [2011-01-28 15:07:36 +0000 UTC]

that is freaking awsome

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Freha In reply to Maxrunn [2011-02-04 05:00:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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keight [2011-01-28 14:35:34 +0000 UTC]

Nicely handled. Dappled greys are kind of a fun pain in the wrist.

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Freha In reply to keight [2011-02-04 05:00:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. For some reason, even though they are a pain, I am drawn to dappled coat patterns. Maybe it is because of the challenge they pose that makes them so awesome. And dapple greys are one of the hardest, by far, because the whole dam horse is covered in them! Although I think I am spoiled now. Now that I finally got the hang of painting them, I don't think I will ever be able to use the "quickie-method" circle dapples ever again.

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moonfeather [2011-01-28 11:26:53 +0000 UTC]

holy! Im so impressed, ive no words.The pose the angle, the oof in front.the curled lip..the colours the bg, the hair!
Mind is blown.

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Freha In reply to moonfeather [2011-02-04 04:55:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks hun!

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beastofoblivion [2011-01-28 09:02:51 +0000 UTC]

That's just awesome. Great rendition, the pose is wicked cool and I love the energy!

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Freha In reply to beastofoblivion [2011-02-04 04:55:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I am beyond flattered to receive praise from you. I have to admit, you are one of my idol artists, and you are the god of dynamic poses.

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