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Blackbeard at the 141st Kentucky Derby

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we placed 4th :la:
KD2015 4th by MooiHorseDesignsKD2015 Part by MooiHorseDesigns
$100,000

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I tried something new decided to go and actually do something with my tb's 

Well this took far longer than expected but i'm pretty pleased with how it tuned out, i tried a more realistic style of shading but after getting two horses down i restarted because it just wasn't working at all so i tries a cel shade style and i think it worked especially for the two lighter horses.

Horse Name: 
BTs Blackbeard Got Some Ink
Horse Reference: BTs Blackbeard Got Some Ink
Jockey Name: Anjelica D'Anda
Owner/Trainer Name:  Dimitrios Marinos
Extra Images: Blackbeards arrival

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"Eugh i'm so glad we're FINALLY here" Anjelica said as the pulled up to the track, It had been a long and tedious journey things really hadn't been going their way there way, setting off from Ireland their horsebox broke down resulting in them having to reschedule the flight then when they finally made it to the airport there was a problem with the passports but eventually they made it into the air for the long flight over to the US. Anjelica hoped it would be the last of their worries but it wasn't to be Blackbeard was to remain in Quarantine for longer than expected due to an equine illness going about in Ireland but after he showed no symptoms they were good to go.

It was soon time for the race to start and the atmosphere was electric throngs of people swarmed here and there placing their bets and finding the perfect viewing spot, Blackbeard was acting a little edgy he wasn't used to such crowds and he lacked experience compared to some of the other horses here Anjelica knew that once they managed to load him into the starting gate then everything should go smoothly from there his competitive streak should keep him focused.

As they approached the starting gate blackbeard reared his nerves getting the better of him  "Come on boy don't do this to me now" She said to him "Please just go into the gate everything will be fine i promise you" she said trying to urge the reluctant horse into the gate after a little more maneuvering they were set to go. the crowds hushed, Anjelica gathered her reins preparing for the bell then "Brrrrinng!" the gates flung open Blackbeard launched himself out onto the track. 

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Time Taken 20 hrs approx
Software Adobe PS CC
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SO STICKIN BEAUTIFUL