I would say the only thing that doens't look right is the sword.. It looks much to small for a longsword, and it shows with how he's holding it. :P Otherwise, I think it's fantastic, espically how he's looking at the viewer- there is a lot of tension, like a battle is about the break out.

heh, I suppose that sword is a little short, I'm no sword expert, so I didn't even think about it. :P
thankyou, that's the look I was going for :)

its not a longsword that particular one is called a scimitar by its design, but it does have a double edge in the shape of a baselaird though the tip is upturned on one side, and unlike a baselaird, yours has no knuckle guard. But it is posible that it is a court sword, a ceremonial blade worn at court.

It looks like the posed photos I sent her. *grins* I've seen a number of combatant equines (most just recently) but very, very few in that 'Are you really sure you want a piece of this' stance and staredown.

Almost needs two jet of hot air shooting out of his nostrils. ;) Intimidating indeed.

Actually, not the way I think about such things... If he were that mad, the combat stance would be less deliberate and more offensive and intimidating.

yah those pictures were very useful. :)

I really like it, nice work!

thanks ^^

the sword perspective is great. the sword looks shorter than it really is by the way it's being held ^_^

thanks ^^

you're welcome ^_^ *hugs*

*smiles at the image*

I've been wondering when I'd see it here. ->: )

For starters the sword is based on a "hand and a half" sword, and is being held outward at an angle of about 40-45 degrees or so.

It doesn't show too well, but the right hoof is in front of the left one a little, and this is a swordfighting pose that offers many, many options, from parry to attack, all within a step from this pose.

Its a readiness of sorts and so the head down and eyeing you look is most appropreate.

*grins again*

Yes, Brushfire, I really like it. However if you want to discount me another commission to make up for the "bad artist feelings" you speak of, I'd be happy to oblige when I can afford to pay you what you deserve for your work.

(IRL, I know several artist, even published ones, and they are rarely happy with their own peieces either)

yah I forgot I finished it, then I found it on my computer and was like 'why isn't this online'
I think most of the reason I don't think this was my best work was because since I started working on this picture I've improved with my art, and I've been feeling critical of my slightly older stuff. I remember when I originally drew this I thought it was awesome :P
as for another commission, I'm not taking anymore for a while, things are too busy IRL for me to keep up.
anyway, I'm happy you like it, that is after all the most important thing :)

Its wonderful :)

thanks :)

all i can say is wow, wish i was in his hooves!
I fashioned headgear like that fer a horse show once . . . got my rider friend first prize too. . . unfortunately cause the trophy handler was an inexperienced, around horses, a little boy, her mount got spooked and bye bye bridle >.< Her horse jumped up, she bailed as her horse went over his own hind end ( backflip ) into a nearby fence. He was ok tho, so was the little boy and my rider friend. i was mad i didnt get any pics of it while we were riding there that day. . . .well, prolly woulda helped if i had owned a camera then too. i was 14 yrs old at that time O.o again awesome pic n.n

too bad about the bridle, I once knew a horse with a bridle like this, that's where I got the idea, they sure look kool :) and thanks ^^

welcome. n.n