The Crusader

Whew, finished! Very happy with this - experimenting with new painting methods and filters.

~Horse repainted (originally bucksin/tan, now black.) Shadows, highlights and muscle toning all painted.  

~Mane/tail/eye painted

~Levels/Curves/Brightness adjusted 

Photoshop CS5

Bamboo Wacom Fun Tablet

4.5 hours 

Thanks to the following for the super stock!