The background is complete, though I could make adjustments to tone and shape as the flower begins to take shape. I have included some suggestions of soil and organic matter but the background should 'pale' in importance once the flower is painted. It is interesting to paint a smaller painting with just one bloom after the previous two larger paintings. My next task will be to mask out the central stamens so that I can keep them light in tone at the end as this particular hibiscus has a very deep red heart.