Initial thoughts
The author of sci-fiction “Three Body Problem”, Liu, Cixin (刘慈欣) also has written many other fictions. One of them mentioned a miniature Pegasus that was created by a biologist. The miniature Pegasus could run on a desk and ate fruits.
I like this idea. It has been over a decade since the first time I read the article (I am a fan of sci-fiction stories since my high school age). But I still remember this little miniature white horse with wings. So, why not try to paint it?
Digital sketch
When I try to put things together in this digital sketch, I choose regular white horse rather than Pegasus. When you see a Pegasus, of course you think it would fly. However, in Liu‘s fiction, the miniature Pegasus cannot fly. It’s wings are only decoration. I want the viewer has the feeling that this miniature white horse could run over the book to get the grapes.
Another change in the actual painting is the horse’s tail. The final white tail brings a little live motion and made color consistent.
Summary
Well, horse is more difficult than furry animals such as cat, dog, lion, tiger, wolf and so on. Horse has more muscles that can create shadow, especially on it’s face and legs.
But I still love to paint horse. ❤
I hope you enjoy this little white horse.