Yoga pose III - step II... Still trying to resolve the background... bit by bit!

With this second rather rough layer, I've tried as much as possible to retain the fluidity of the first one while using heavy impasto gel mixed with my paint. While using the palette knife, I found myself dragging some residual paint with a sponge to even things out a little (you can call that cheating!)...

I've got a find a way to drag some of the dark tone into the remaining lighter areas while making the transition interesting and gradual. I haven't worked too much on the anatomy yet... and I have to say that the appearance of an elbow at the unbent arm joint is sticking out "like a sore thumb"!