I'm very excited to introduce Proto, an Iberian horse, and the first of my most realistic designs that I would like to share with you. After a lifetime of working with horses and many years as an artist, I have had a burning desire to create something more lifelike than you will find with any other rocking horses.
Proto is the first, of what I class as my "Half Sized" rocking horse, a decorative piece, being approximately half the size of a size 2 Lines horse.
He Measures 18” to his highest point when sitting on his bows, which measure 3’ in length and 9” in width, making him the perfect size for a tabletop or shelf
Proto is my Artists Edition horse, which was created from my own digital sculpture, the underlying form is then created inuding a sustainable , composite  material as a base, the eyelids and  fine details are then sculpted on top and the  horse is then sanded, gessoed and hand painted as you would a traditional rocking horse, with glass eyes and real hair.
I chose to do him in this rich rose grey, which to me is the first colour that springs to my mind when I think of the noble Andalusian horse.
His paintwork is many layers of Pan Pastels, which are sealed between each coat and his beautiful wavy mane and tail complete the look.
His bows are made from reclaimed Victorian oak shelves, which have been sealed with a hard wax oil.
He will be signed by myself and come with his own padded travel cover, brass name plate and be delivered in a wooden crate.
You are welcome to come and view him in person, or video viewings can be done if you are not local.
Most payment methods are accepted, including Bacs, PayPal and Klarna as well as most major credit/debit cards.
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