Speed

See, this is why I need to practice drawing. I had a heck of a time getting the sketch for this painting on the canvas and ultimately I said the heck with it, I'm painting. And so I did. I know the pony's head is not big enough. It will be, though.

Background first. I wanted something not very distracting, but something that adds to the feeling of speed. What do you think, did I manage?

I'm going to tease you with the cool story behind this painting the whole time I'm painting it. Your tidbit for today: the girl is Mahala and the pony is Grits, and they are a huge inspiration to me. More tomorrow ;)