Thanks so much Teddy and Shaiyeh for the kind words!
Ah drawing from reference, sometimes the pony magic is with me, and sometimes it isn't. I've never drawn a G1 baby before.
I'm super happy with last night's effort but tonight, i couldn't get the first two lines to come together right on a Buttons pose adult. When it's just not happening, it's just not. Sigh.
I guess i will try to get my recent thrift finds together for a brag post pic in the sunshine tomorrow, and try to draw again later. I'm so happy to share with such supportive pony people.