>>19642
The far to many examples of artists who even if they continue to work, ether relax and become craftsmen producing quality stuff, but without the spark, or start to indulge themselves and drown in self repeats, loosing all the skill in process... Especially if they get overpraised;P

As for the image, I assume you used Colour Burn tool? At least it's how I would do it... and I would also use Dodge to lighten the BG... But I felt Lazy:D What do I miss?

As for halloween scene... It has a potential... but to fit it in one image, it needs further development.....