I want to color. I WANT TO COLOR. But I dont ever have the time. ;-;

This idea has been rattling around in my skull. I adore oil pastels. How you can color and smudge and mix the hues with your fingers and its so hands on and vibrant and Mmmmph. @_@ And I thought, if I did a pastel piece for FA, what would it be? I descided I'd like to draw a phoenix lady. All majectic and graceful, with deep crimsons blending into fiery oranges and brilliant yellows to create flame effects. This is the sketch I hope one day can accomplsh that dream ;-;