I'll pay you more if you paint me one in color

Years ago during an Open Studio event a visitor came to my home to view my works and was interested in one that was done in black and white.  

Black and white paintings, or photography for that matter, convey a somewhat artistic interpretation. Firstly, the association to objects through the conventional color scheme is virtually eliminated. Ambiance and composition assume a more critical role. Works created with ink brushes on Xuan paper additionally rely on the nuances of the brushstroke to guide the viewer not only into the artistic aspect but also into the craftsmanship of the painting. I surmise that appreciating and enjoying black and white works of art necessitates a certain level of sophistication and imagination, not mere personal preference.

So the visitor posed a proposition, "Could you do the same painting but in color?  I'll pay you more".

The reason I'm bring this up is not because I am being a snob or needing to stand on my high horse by implying a lack of erudition from that visitor, but I actually want to try to paint my horses in color.  Same players, same arrangements.

After all, I am just horsing around.  

Here comes the leader of the pack,

Next up,

My leading horse is leaning in more aggressively now, and is painted bigger to give it more of a proximity presence.

Now comes the third horse,