The Blacksmith’s Forge – Ink drawing, A5 format – unfinished version.
In any endeavor, unexpected situations can arise. For instance, imagine you have a horse plowing your vegetable garden, pulling a heavy plow—but suddenly, you have to stop. You realize a horseshoe needs replacing, so you must take the horse to a blacksmith’s forge to get a new one fitted.
Funnily enough, something similar happened to me just as I decided to draw the process of replacing a horseshoe at a forge. This piece is quite a challenge for me, as I’m not skilled at drawing horses or people—yet they are the central figures here, alongside the surrounding environment.
My imagination sometimes fails to recall exactly how human or equine bodies should look in certain poses; I also struggle with perspective and the way shadows shift. Still, I decided to give it a try.
I began with the most difficult part: a blacksmith sitting on a bench, examining a horse’s hoof, along with the horse itself and an assistant—who has stepped away from his other tasks to help keep the horse steady.
As I worked on the setting—the interior of the forge—an "unexpected situation" popped up (lol): the ink in the pen I was using ran out. At first, I thought it wouldn’t be a big deal to just continue with a different pen. However, it seems the chemical composition of the ink in a pen from another manufacturer differs significantly from the ink that unexpectedly ran out. I decided not to be like a blacksmith who tries to fit a horse with a horseshoe of the wrong size—everything needs to be just right and properly matched. Since the stationery store didn’t have the same pen in stock, I decided to take a break from my work.
It’s much easier to ruin a drawing with the wrong kind of ink than it is to bring it to completion. So, my "horse"—or rather, my drawing—will stay in the stable for now, rather than heading out to work.
That’s how my day in the "smithy" went: challenging, yet productive. After all, overcoming an aversion to a particular task—even a small one—is still a victory over oneself.
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| Category: | Art, Photography, digital art. |
| Tools: | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Location: | Ukraine |
| Author: | Author @barski. In my publications you will se e only my author's works. |
Your trial worked out very well. The good news is that not all people have the same body shape so it's not such a problem another places you kind of scribble it might make it easier than if you only draw a few lines.
I like to horse but I do believe that the dog trolley will be easier. Who knows it will be back. I saw some create ones on WeChat. The dogs took the children to school and pick them up and they also went for shopping. Super smart dogs and very handy if you live on the countryside.
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Every living creature—whether a horse, a donkey, a dog, or a human—has specific physiological traits that must be taken into account when it comes to physical exertion, both short-term and prolonged.
While no one is immune to injuries like torn ligaments or spinal hernias, certain breeds of horses and dogs have been selectively bred to handle specific types of physical strain.
In reality, the Husky is the only true sled dog breed. Beyond their inherent strength and endurance, they are equipped with a thick coat designed for the Far North, where they thrive. In warmer climates, however, living and working becomes difficult—not impossible, perhaps, but certainly painful for the dogs, as they are prone to heat rash and fungal infections.
Furthermore, one must consider their dietary needs. As the saying goes, "those who work, must eat!" Huskies require a substantial amount of food—specifically meat and fish.
A sled team consists of several dogs, and feeding them requires virtually unlimited access to fish and game—the kind of resources found in the taiga wilderness.
Maintaining a pack of Huskies in Europe would be prohibitively expensive, even for someone who owns a large garage full of premium cars. After all, cars in a garage don’t consume fuel, but Huskies need to be fed—every single day, and right on time! :)
And if this is intended merely as a form of entertainment, I don’t believe it’s right to subject a dog to such hardship; you’d be better off buying your child a bicycle instead. :)
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The horse is gorgeous, when I was a child in early school years my schoolmate was absolutely great in drawing, despite of her being 10 years, she was able easily draw anything, the most beautiful were drawing of horses, while they are galloping, with wind blowing their mane in air. She could do it within minutes. I was very jealous. I am still very jealous of her drawing and how easy it was done, I think such people are just born talented.
I can understand what you mean that while you are using your ballpoint pen that is running out of ink, I had the same. It is really annoying situation and made me irritated in the past.
The barn is looking very cosy, I love how you built the surrounding, you not only drawing but building up the story around it. You horse has good home :)
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The thing is, some people genuinely love drawing humans and horses, while others—like me, lol—do it by forcing themselves to overcome their own aversion to the task :)
Thanks!
Beautiful drawing
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Unfortunately, the ink in the pen ran out before I could fix the mistakes and finish the drawing, and I haven’t been able to find the same pen in any store yet—but, as they say, paper can endure anything and will wait :) Thanks!
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Thank you!
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