Someone take this painting away from Allan!
Allan, I had to laugh when I saw you are still at it. Every time I get used to seeing the painting in one way you surprise us with something else. These are the pitfalls of having a painter in the house. What does you wife think of the new background?
I like how you are relating your wife's ancestry to the background, but I thought the way you had it before was pretty awesome as well. It is interesting to see how the different colors in the background effect the colors in her face and the overall feel of the painting.