Horse beside the stream

A horse trots along a stream toward a small footbridge. Broad mane locks and flowing water connect the animal with the reeds, rounded stones and leafy tree around it.

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How much detail?

The horse and stream have open areas; reeds, mane locks, bridge rails and grass add smaller spaces. About the labels.

Try this palette: Streamside trot

Keep the stream light so the horse stands out, then repeat a leaf green in the reeds along both banks.

A small coloring tip

Use pencils for reeds, bridge rails and narrow mane locks; broad crayons work across the horse’s body.

Imagine where the path goes beyond the little bridge.