And as far as backgrounds go, and this includes all of the others, I try to keep them simple anymore. I feel I've been making them too "busy". There's too much going on sometimes. And most of the time they end up becoming dark, and in turn, making the overall picture seem darker. I'm trying to move to more simple gradients at a lighter color.



Its why the bedroom scenes are a bit bland. Should there be a nightstand? Sure, there should be. Should there be pictures on the wall, or even a window? Sure, there should be. But, the more I add, the more that distract from the girl. Who, after all, is the primary focus of the picture anyway.



Sure, it could add more overall "depth" if there were this stuff. But, then, things can be too busy. Sometimes, simple and clean is the way to go. Not all that annoying clutter. If I add a window, then there has to be drapes, or at least blinds. I mean, who in their right mind would have a window without such things? Letting the world just peep in on you while you try to sleep (or do other things winkwink). Then there has to be something behind the window to let you know its a window. Nothing major, but, something. Its not like the outside is just plain. There's all sorts of things going on outside.



It can get overwhelming and distract from the girl. So, I just avoid the hassle and keep it simple. No reason to over-complicate things.