I'd love to paint again. I got a new easel and paints for Christmas in 2006 and haven't had the time to get back to it. I painted for 20 years. From 1980 to 2000. I just don't have the time, or the room anymore. I keep saying I am going to find a class, but don't. I studied with two of the best around here at different times. One has long since retired to FL, the other passed away a few years ago. We do have art groups around here, but I hardly even have time for my writing. A structured class is the best way to go. I find that ture with my writing as well. I miss my class. It was unique. But the teacher got re-married, moved into his house in another town and stopped the classes. I have to find another writing group. Those are harder to come by around here.