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Ledger Art Tale/Tail

Posted on February 5, 2022February 5, 2022

Another Ledger Art Traditions class today! The assignment today was to depict an idea and try to tell it so your audience could understand it.

My idea was “freedom” and I chose to show a horse breaking a halter and getting loose. This first one was supposed to be a loose sketch, just to get the idea in your head.

Next came a more detailed drawing on a ledger piece that was a vintage French letter. Since I was having a hard time getting the horse to look right in this pose, I did what traditional ledger artists did and didn’t use correct proportions. Instead, I began drawing in sharp angles, trying to reflect the tension and fear of the horse.

I didn’t like the tail, but the rest I was happy with!

Next we were to change it up… so I did! I used a different color I thought would stand out more… I got rid of the tail… and with a portrait layout, had more room for background details.

It was ok… but I think I like my first one with the wonky tail best!

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3 thoughts on “Ledger Art Tale/Tail”

  1. Joan Wood says:
    February 6, 2022 at 5:54 PM

    What’s a horse without a tail? Really interesting class.

    Reply
  2. Marilyn says:
    February 6, 2022 at 1:52 PM

    Like your idea for “freedom” very much. Like anything, our imagination and ability
    to create are infinite. Looks like a terrific class.

    Reply
  3. Barrie Lynn Bryant says:
    February 5, 2022 at 10:07 PM

    Looks great! Great class! WOOHOO!

    Reply

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Since 2008, I’ve kept this photographic journal of life on a Wyoming ranch.  I share ranch work, my family, crafts and DIY, my English Shepherd, Bravo, and a love for this land.  Enjoy this red dirt country!

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