Simplification of negative space

I had a good day on the scaffolding.  Panel #2 is mostly finished but lacks one final figure at the top to better participate in the flow above.   I eliminated several figures left-middle to create a rich yellow-pink field of open space/silence.  That helped unify the entire four panel composition and let the middle figure, which I like, impart more drama.   Panel #3 is finished on top and varnished; may be worked on below, but not much is necessary at this point.  Panel #4 lacks something luminous at the top and something with more gravitas at the bottom.   Will post images tomorrow.  The light was poor as I was finishing the day.