The composition of the painting was not working...sometimes I attempt something and then hit a wall with it, after a few days of looking at the painting I suddenly knew what I needed to do with it and my excitement has returned......it's a wonderful thing : ) I use the most wonderful Wallis sanded pastel paper; it is the only paper that allows me to make such drastic changes! The photo here does not show true color, but I'll do better with that later; I am setting up an exhibit today for the month of January at the Stafford Library.....