Southport Workhorse 8 x 10

Last weekend in Southport, as the snow melted and the sun came out, it seemed everyone was out walking and enjoying the weather.  The horse and buggy driver was also out, sitting on the waterfront waiting for a customer.  I loved the way the sun lit up the side of this little, patient horse. I ran home, got my camera and painted him while the memory was still fresh.

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