All is perfect except (don't you love "excepts") could you remove the pumpkin on the far left of the garage doors. I would prefer the eye be drawn to color in the center of the picture.  And, could you just put the slightest tint of yellow in the three outside lights. I just think the yellow "blush" would give warmth.  The moon and sky is right on.  

The first painting (shown below) was completed in January, and I sent off a final scan.

Lew, it is right on except where is the ghost on the right of the porch?  And are the eyes in place?  I can not quite see them on this scan, but I will take your word for it if you say they are there.  I think they were under the porch stairs, by the corner of the house and deck and in Tom's work room next to the red door.  There was something to the far left of the garage. I can see Mrs Herald!  As I say, if they are there, then it is a go.  

I replied with a rollcall of the spooks, and shortly thereafter, I was ready to ship Painting #1.

Lew, the painting arrived in fine shape.  And old 12 thumbs (my father's name for Tom) unpacked it perfectly. The painting is lovely.  The subtle shading and colors are much more apparent in the "real thing".  The picture has enough realism to bring all of us back to where we have lived since 1976, mixed with just the right touch of spooky to add interest.  I appreciate your talent and skill.  Thank you very much for giving us this family treasure.  And I must say, I love the red eyes!

The second painting (the one shown above) was completed and sent off less than a month later.  

The painting arrived today in fine shape.  It is lovely and I am glad I do not have to chose one.  I think you did an especially nice touch on the wispy ghost in the drive.  And of course Mrs. Herald.  I had to look a bit but I did find old red eyes.  Thank you for adding him ? her.