''Love Of Color''

Love it. I agree that the background should be textured in comparison to the smooth tones of the main subject. I was thinking that the texture should be less pronounced and also darker - it attracts my eyes - just an opinion.

nice

As to the background...

If this were done as 'art' you would be right Tony, but, this was done as Graphic Art, for impact rather than aesthetics.

here you go again,,,,,,,still mystified...but this one is very different.  Very nice Dave.  sincerely, Gail