PO, that is a great story! People look at art and think "Oh, I could do that!" NOT! It's called "art WORK." Although there are moments of bliss, when all else in the world falls away as you work at your craft, it is indeed work to get to the final finished product. Your story shows the true creative process and hard work and determination. You also have a champion for your artist in "Jim." I logged on and read this story, and now I must go, but I will be back! L, PL