bsteph, i was looking to express my mood without any effect in mind. this imagae was about change. thanks so much for your input and suggestionss!!! you have a fantastic idea there!!!!!! :) richard, i did try a lot of colors, but because of my mood, i kept coming back to these tones. that's a cool idea about the quadrants! i think i'll try that! i luv experimentation too! i'm falling asleep. for real. exhausted. that tea is gonna make me sleep like a baby! thanks a bunch, guys! brian...what in the world were you talking about? LOL!