Unfinished Painting by Mike Capron

I always enjoy learning in the creative process. I have several different thoughts on how I can finish this painting. My original plan was to paint a landscape with an imaginary character in the landscape and try to make it look correct. I wanted to do as much memory drawing as possible. I researched lots of historical information. I did the landscape from memory also. I am happy so far, but it doesn’t feel finished because I have not titled it and there is no real message to the painting. Just a character and a landscape...........
I would like to hear your thoughts on what I have done so far and where I need to go in-order to finish the painting.....I have some ideas but would love to hear some more. We can call it a community art class.
Thanks for your time and thoughts......
Mike Capron
62 comments
Perhaps, in the distance behind him, the camp he left behind. His story is either behind him or ahead of him.
Its beautiful. Maybe Guadalupe Peak in the background.
I love it. Beautkful horse.
Hi Mike, Linda has made an important point—what story do you wish your painting to tell? This is ultimately a question only the artist can answer. And considering the artist in question, confidence is high.
Personally I love it the way it is
“Long Road Home”
Is he riding side-saddle? If so, why?