I could relate, i often have those conversation in my brain, and sometimes i trick my brain that all thise effort shoukd be fine, not until my wife takes a second look and tells me what i first thought, so i always go to her for 2nd opinions before i could say the painting is done. I am always curious as to what brand of paint do you use, its always so vibrant, all the colors are alive! Specially with your light areas, its so bright that it could pierce thru the soul