...or go back to the simplest ideas. I got tired of doing pics, and so moved on to modeling. Then I went back to pics again, but this time to their simplest. Face portraits. One light. Soft expressions and going for a specific look. And one thing to remember, you may not think your work is great compared to someone else, but someone thinks your work is wonderful. Pieces I've done that I considered throw away, and almost embarassed to post have gotten the highest critical acclaim. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and thats not always the artist themselves. Your "Love of a Lady" is rich in detail and the composition is wonderful. "William" is a great character study. "What is it?" is fun and simple, but well done in color and composition. "One too many" hits home. It reminds me of one of my aunts. Almost to a T. You've got real talent bringing out the best of a character, even Don and Judy (and thats saying a LOT for me). Have a cup of coffee at the local brewery, watch the people, and get some ideas. You got a lot talent, kiddo.