"Gray Lusitano" graphite sketch

"Gray Lusitano"
graphite
small leather sketchbook

I've been on a Lusitano kick lately; these especially beautiful horses are similar to the Andalusian horse and possess large quantities of fire, grace, and spirit.  Their movement is high-stepping and smooth.  This is a movie-star breed.

I had a little bit of difficulty with foreshortening in the left hindquarter as he steps forward, and the right foreleg is just a little too long.  However, I did well in capturing the feeling of motion, the horse's proudly arched neck, and the degree of collection that he possesses.