Los Angeles County road officials, concerned about traffic problems the painting might cause, attempted to remove it with high-pressure spray from fire hose s, and then with paint stripper. However, Seemayer had used heavy-duty house paint for her creation, and both methods failed to remove it. When she realized that _her_ work was in danger, Seemayer publicly admitted to creating the Pink Lady, and sought a court injunction. <sep>, Pronoun: her