Well, if anyone's still following, and I wouldn't be shocked
                              if you weren't,... I'm back. Haven't really left, except for
                              exciting trip to Paris and Southern France, but that's another
                              story. Have painted quite a bit since last April but have
                              too many 'almost there' works. I'm sure if you paint you can
                              relate a little. This is from Mexico scene. Unfortunately, the
                              pic doesn't show clearly the textural additions to this piece
                              which is what attracted me to the scene. Hope to post really
                              soon!