Fall laundry

I have been wanting to paint the gorgeous foliage for a while. After my crit meeting yesterday afternoon I was finally inspired to get out there and do it. It has been so long since I did a painting. My older daughter was watching me and running around the yard, then decided she should be in the painting. I still think it needs something... What do you think?

IF sketches - frozen

Some ideas... the top one is supposed to be a representation of writer's block. Feedback and suggestions welcome! I'll do finishes in color.

IF: "Flying"

In the glow of the stage Chevalier saw that the organ bellows were stuck open. She knew she had to do something fast or the audience would get a blast! She dug her claws into the side of the balcony and clambered up. She didn't think about being scared of flying. With a deep breath, she leaped toward the bellows with her eyes wide open.