Cantana in a bit of color

First pass, or probably more accurately a pass and a half. Not to be confused with a “half-pass” (dressage insider joke–never mind)

Anyhow, the background on this oil portrait is probably done unless I see that it needs some adjustment after the horse and rider are finished. Just one quick coat of paint on horse and rider to give me an idea of where I’m going. I ran out of steam before I got around to the bridle, but all will happen in good time. Meanwhile, off to work on another experimental watercolor while this layer dries.