Big Horse, 2023

9 × 12 inches

Color pencil on paper

This charming color pencil drawing presents an oversized horse filling nearly the entire frame, its rounded body and calm presence rendered with warmth and humor. Behind the horse, partially hidden among tall leaves, a small female figure peeks out with a simple, joyful expression, as if sharing a quiet joke with the viewer. The playful imbalance of scale gives the scene a fairy-tale quality, where logic bends gently in favor of feeling.

Executed entirely in colored pencil, the surface is soft and luminous, with layered browns, reds, and greens creating a velvety texture. The horse’s form is sculpted through subtle color shifts rather than hard outlines, giving it weight and tenderness at once. The surrounding foliage frames the figure like a stage set, enhancing the sense of intimacy and whimsy.

This original drawing belongs to Amalia’s ongoing mythic-animal world, where animals appear as companions, protectors, and emotional landscapes rather than symbols of dominance. The Horse Who Took Up All the Space is a one-of-a-kind work that balances innocence and sophistication, ideal for collectors drawn to narrative art, gentle humor, and quietly magical imagery.

Details

– Original color pencil drawing

– Size: 9 × 12 inches

– Signed by the artist

– Ships flat with archival protection

– Certificate of authenticity included

A small yet memorable piece, rich in personality and story.