Terracotta warrior - step II... Trying to get there as fast as I can!

My objective with this painting is to complete it with 3 layers flat, keeping as much freshness as possible totally in line with the terracotta look...

I'm gearing up for highlights with a palette knife and the addition of some Chinese calligraphy...

Note to self: "I'm noticing big time that my work on raw canvas is having quite an influence on the way I'm smearing this canvas..."