I took to heart some of the suggestions, and here is the result. I softened the yellow and lightened the brick wall.
Thank you all for your comments. Sometimes you need a group eye to see clearly.
Gracie I would love to see your paintings from pictures. Maybe we'll get together sometime and share...
Uptown Girl Yes, the avatar is one of my creations, lol. I did it for halloween. I've been too lazy to change it.
thanks again, everyone. We'll be down for New Years for month of January. I know it's been chilly down there, but believe me, it's worse up here. Happy Holidays.