The Spirit of the Shadows

Hey guys,
I have found drawing horses is still a lot easier for me than dragons, been working on this one for about a week. second drawing i have ever finished! second time i have ever done a backround and second time i have ever shaded, and shading is really in need of some work i know.
Anyway this is Kaori, the shadow spirit from my fanfic. he's gowgeous isnt he? i just knew the shadow spirit would have to be a fresian, but Kaori is not just a horse, im currently working on his true identity! hopefully will have that done in like a week. anywho here is link to fanfic. [link]
so posted a new chappy too!
PLEASE REVIEW/ COMMENT!!!! i know if im a good drawer that way
made using Sketchbook express

used these photos as reference, just for anatomy study
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(I happen to own that breyer!)
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and that one!
if you have any concerns with this pic, then please let me know. but i'd really love to keep this up.