The one with the skull with the coloring reminds me of the 70's era I grew up in. My mother was a talented artist too (it totally skipped me), my mom did flower motif paintings in vibrant colors. My daugher does all types of art, drawings, paintings and digital art.
Recently some of her work was published in a children's book.
She will be attending art college in spring 2012. she wants to go all the way for her Masters in Art education.