Realizing that squid have an ink sac and an internal shell called a pen so we’re living just a few short evolutionary steps away from calamarigraphy and honestly there goes the rest of today
three 'please draw my bike as a horse' commissions! breed choices and tack under cut:
The first one is a workhorse commute bike that is dependable, can carry a lot, and has been with owner for a very long time. I thought a carriage horse would be suitable specifically:
I had in mind a large draft breed - specifically the Drum Horse - for being large, sturdy, gentle, and very even-tempered. While a 'drum horse' is not a specific recognized breed like Shire horses, Shires are not allowed to have white markings like roan or piebald. So, Drum Horses are Shires crossbred with Vanner Cobs and Clyesdales to create any coat and marking possibility while retaining the Shire's distinctive leg feathering.
The owner of the mountain bike wanted an Andalusian, Mustang, or Lusitano with western tack and some leg protection. My concept was a red chestnut Mustang with saddlebags and protectors on the front knees.
The last one is a 'little three speed with pedal brakes like a kid's bike'. I picked a Welsh pony for her.
I do think this bike is still too big to be a Shetland! This is a Welsh Mountain Cob, and they're hardy and have excellent temperaments. They're good for lesson horses and children's show ponies. This one has a simple classical riding saddle and saddle blanket on.
More 'please draw my bike as a horse' commissions from yesterday! Although a lot of bikes look similar in colours, it's always nice when people tell me about how they see their bike so I can pick out a breed and personality.
Horse breeds & backstories for these under the cut:
The first commissioner said they imagined their bike as stocky draft horse because the bike is built solid and super heavy and durable. I picked a Clydesdale:
Here's a Clydesdale draft horse! I went with a brown horse and brown bags with black tack, to match the style of the really strong and durable horses that pull carts. This one's in a more ceremonial get-up, similar to the drafts that pull parade floats and such. I hope you like him!
The second bike's owner said that the brake cables had been modified: "the bike brakes like sh*t and I always crash into others when they brake in front of me. It's a bit dangerous bike, but still love it". I went with a Thoroughbred.
Racehorse!! I think a bike with brake issues is very Thoroughbred coded. I gave them a bit of a mischievous expression and the hot pink accents on the bike for the saddle and leg wraps. I hope you enjoy!
They even drew my design afterward, which I think is so cute...
The last one is a tribute to a bike that the owner no longer owns since they got a car. I wanted something springy and elegant:
The Kent Northwoods Springdale feels like a very classic, elegant sort of bike, so I went with an American Saddlebred. These horses have a really distinct, really high head + neck carriage. They've got five different paces, including a special type of pace called the 'rack', and they're shown both saddle-seat and in halters around the ring! It felt like the right vibe. This one has a simple halter and a show cinch on. I hope you're happy with it!
bicycles I saw on my way to campus today as horses
(in order: mustang because the saddle was very nice and reminded me of western tack, akhal-teke in polo pony gear, lusitano e-bike, and black tovero cob)
titsay
janainaart
germansingergirl
ellievsbear
discoholicmusic
dailybridgerton
gummygunk
blakekathryn
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