Mark, you nailed it for me. I couldn't figure out what was "wrong" there. LOL Gothic, awesome image. I'm a fan of the darker, creepier images and this is right up my alley! =) I do agree that there needs to be blood around the stitches and especially on the open wounds. Also, where the two necks meet, right above the set of stitches, I would maybe blend it together rather than have it look like they are seperated there. I don't know, something looks "off" in that area. Have you considered adding a glowing light behind them? Or perhaps one coming up from underneath them? One last comment, I think that you can use bright blue and green and still achieve a creepy look. =) I can't wait to see the final image, I can tell it's going to rock!!