A month of underpainting and refining.Slow work. Quiet decisions. Every layer counts. ✨ #equineart

The final step — when everything comes together. #equineart #horsepainting #art

Every masterpiece has a messy middle. #horse #equineart #art #oilpaintingprocess #horsepainting

Evolution of a golden mane #GoldLeafArt #EquineArt #OilPaintingProcess

Gold Leaf and oils - a match made in heaven. Would you hang this in your wall? 💫 #goldleafart #art

I’m not going to lie - getting the eye in can take some time…. More in the description. #horseart

Soft muzzles, fine lines and dappled brushwork - Equine Painting Course now OPEN. See description

🎨 Artists! Create stunning equine portraits in oils! Registrations close soon! #arttutorial #horse

Where the magic begins to happen… more in the description #horseart #arttutorial #artisttips #art

A little gold leaf embellishment… #art #artisttips #horseart #goldleaf

2 Things to Remember About Painting A Horse’s Eye. #paintingtutorial #artisttips #painthorse #art

That magical moment …… #horseart #equestrian #artistwork #interiordesign #

Letting go of control… #art #artistwork #artwork #abstractrealism #acrylicink #alcoholink

Counting my blessings every day! REFLECTIONS, 80x70cm, framed and available! #horseart

Gold Leaf Embellishment! #goldleafart #arttutorial #arttechniques #goldleafing #artprints #artist

What Is ‘Oiling-Out’ and Why Did I Do It? #art #oilpainting #arttutorial #artprocess

Varnishing My Mini Swallow Paintings #art #varnishing #birdpainting #birdartist #birdartwork

My top tip for building texture in an oil horse portrait painting. #arttutorial #paintinghorses

Trying something new - using an abstract background behind a realistic bird painting. #swallow

Artist tip of the day | Bringing a horse’s eye to life in a painting.#paintinginprogress #artisttips

3 tips for building realism in a tiny bird painting #arttutorial #artlesson #realisticpainting #art

Three little swallows - what would you call them? #swallow #birds #birdart #birdpainting #art

That 5 o’clock sunlight! READ THE DESCRIPTION and SUBSCRIBE! #oilartist #birdartist #birdpainting

A trio of mini swallow paintings in oils SUBSCRIBE IF YOU LIKE THIS!#swallow#birdpainting#birdartist

Adding final highlights to a bird painting. #art #bird #birdpainting #birdartist #swallow #painting

Come with me…… to a world of pure imagination. #artistsworld #artiststudio #artistatwork #artist

Finished portrait study of a beautiful horse. Check the description for 1:1 tutorials. #horse #art

‘Oiling-out’ an oil painting and fixing all those dull patches. #oilpaintingtechniques#horsepainting

Adding a refining layer to an oil painting | oilpaintingtechniques. #glazing #arttutorial

Empty canvas to finished painting!#oilpaintingtechniques #goldleafart #horse #oilpaintingteacher

Adding all those final details that really start to bring a painting to life. #horsepainting #art

Slowly building an illusion of detail without actually painting every single hair. #artist #illusion

The best part! Varnishing your paintings! #varnishingpaintings #birdpainting #birdartist

A set of 3 mini paintings all dressed for their new homes #art #framing #birdpainting #oilpainting

Adding Final Adjustments to this charcoal portrait #charcoaldrawing #portraitdrawing #portraitart

A Portrait Painting From Beginning To End | Oil Painting Techniques #portraitpainting #oilpainting

Why I am grateful for this Artist life #fulltimeartist #art #oilpainting #painting #artistlife

Finished! Oil and Gold Leaf Painting of A Horse #horse #painthorse #art #fulltimeartist #artistwork

Varnishing A Large Oil Painting Of A Horse | Oil Painting Techniques #horse #painthorse #art

What Is 'Oiling Out' In A Painting and Why Do I Do It? | Oil Painting Techniques

Oil Painting of a Horse SERENITY by artist Nikki Carr

Signing and Wrapping A Commission Painting by artist Nikki Carr

Varnishng an oil portrait of a horse by artist Nikki Carr

Creating a Certificate of Authenticity Presentation Box by Artist Nikki Carr

SERENITY - Equine Oil Painting by artist Nikki Carr

Creating a Charcoal Portrait | Drawing Techniques

Second painting layer to refine the eye of this beautiful horse | Oil Painting Techniques

A new charcoal portrait commission underway by artist Nikki Carr #charcoalportrait #portraitdrawing