Hazel, Glad to see you're thinking OOTB!! Quirky indeed!! The only thing that I could suggest is to try a softer brush when you add the color to the deer and adjust the opacity esp. around the edges.
I added theme to your title as it qualifies for our themed contest!!!
Very cool idea Hazel. So great to see more members participating in the themes. :) I love what you did and do agree with Denise about easing off around the edges. Should call this a Nuke Deer as it emits a radiant glow akin to something that has been nuked. :) Thanks for sharing. :)