Artist Feature: TheBigBlack

Hi, I'm TheBigBlack! Most people just call me TBB or Tibbs, though. To be honest, I'm just some kid who wants to go to art school, haha. I love horses, and currently ride and lease a 9 year old Friesian x Canadian cross, Griffin. We're training in hunter jumper, and will hopefully be ready to show in some beginner shows this summer!

As for art, I am a self taught equine artist who just started taking traditional art lessons this year at school. I have a great art teacher, and I hope to get a lot better with my art in the next few years!
I draw horses from memory only - I don't use any references, so anything you see in my gallery is freehand.
My style is a mixture of traditional and digital art. I sketch and line the piece with pencils, usually HB or H, and color with SAI. I find that lines can be a lot more detailed and precise when you use a pencil rather than relying on technology to do it for you.
I also tend to go a little texture crazy, and I don't use much shading - but I think drawing how you love to draw is more important than just doing what everyone else wants you to do

I have never been able to own my own horse, but I've started saving up through commissions to buy Griffin. He's my best friend, and I would love more than anything to take him with me when I move away - since I won't be coming back to where we are now.

If you're interested in commissioning me, just drop me a note. I'm always open for commissions, but unless I have a day off from school or a long weekend, holiday, etc, I work very slowly. I work from $2.50 for a headshot, up to about $25 for various things. It would really help - Griffin's a spoilt brat, so most of it is going towards equipment and treats for him.
If you would like some of my art, but don't want your own commission, I usually have a .psd or two for sale for 50 points.

Here are a few examples of my art - please enjoy!



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Scotston  -  There's an almost oldy quality to Tibbs work. Thinking of almost greek style art, I can compare similarities. I could see her work as book illustrations too. It's a style she's captured that I'd personally love to harness. Adding minimal colour has such a striking effect on her work, adding life in such a subtle way. I strongly suggest anyone has a browse through her work to see what you discover, you won't regret it.



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