Pond Ghost drawing

This idea sprung from a random abstract thumbnail I did in my sketchbook several months back. I'd begun the drawing right after, then it got pushed aside for other projects for a long time. I started it up again recently with the lofty idea that I might make it a painting for Spectrum Live, but it wasn't to be so.

Looking back at the thumbnail, I might change the figure a little bit to bring back some of the original shapes, and I am on the fence whether to light the candle or keep it smoking. But I like the overall feel of it, and look forward to moving into the paint.

EDIT: Went back into it and changed it up some. I think this has a little more going for it: