Hello Clark, Have just heard from a woman member of a pastel society, Sabrina who was kind enough to write to me and give me your name as I had been looking for a pastel artist in Sonoma or the area and she sent me yours. Now I think back and was in touch with you once some years ago now but was never able to stop by to meet you - and you had extended a kind invitation to do just that. Cut to the chase: I don't have a car. Couldn't afford my pastels if I did and having travelled so much in my life, decided it was time to be stuck where I am so I could finally devote my days to my art. Now in 3rd yr of learning curve, soft pastels that bring me great joy. I just wished to write this little note and express what a great pleasure it is to have looked at your pastels and later will resume looking. I am in the town of Sonoma 'stuck to my easel !' and will write again. I always have questions that I hesitate to ask a professional like you are and am learning looking at Karen Margulis via You Tube at this time who thankfully is a very good and patient teacher. I agree that the best way to get on with it, is to paint every day. This is my first day back to my promise to do just that. If the opportunity arises that I can visit with you one day I will ask again when you might be free. Meantime, warmest wishes, Cynthia