Custom Tooled and Painted Saddle Bag

[ChesterHasAProblem]

This is my first tooled bag and one of the first tooling designs that I have made by myself. The wheat and wild roses were included to reflect the Albertan prairies where the client lives. 

Solid brass hardware; the bag is finished with mink oil; and the tooled piece also finished with resolene to try to preserve the painted parts. The leather is bought from an old style Mennonite community in Belize, where I suspect is was made. The pattern was modified from Retro Leather Goods' leather saddle bag pattern.

This project has taught me to use antiquing gel! Tooling takes too long to not use the proper product.

Any thoughts, recommendations, or critiques? I would like to know how I can improve.

Thank you.