heyas; i would go with the second one, because one of my chronic problems with art is that it is never contrasty and bold enough. so after i work on something, and think it's done, i hit it up with the ol' contrast, and then it looks even better. however, that doesn't meant it's 'right.' ;) hmm... okay, composite the two of 'em together 50-50 and call it even. ;D