I will be taking you through the stages of my new equine painting. I did a number of sketches using  photographs as reference.  Then, I developed a graphite value sketch.  The drawing gave me the feel of rubbing my hands over the colt.

I began this painting by applying a wash of burnt sienna to the entire canvas.  I established the values of the filly.  I really like the burnt sienna wash with the coloring of the colt.  So, I know that the grasses will have lots of warmer tones. 

In case you are wondering, she is checking out some yellow flowers, which will be added by the time I share the next image with you.

I hope you will enjoy this painting adventure.
Thanks for visiting,
Teddy