It has come to my attention that, although I regret taking so much time away from Painting it has been very beneficial for my art. To quote a brilliant book – “waiting is filled” I think I may have made the transition from “competent draftsman” to “artist”…. I am now learning to take the subject and make it my own, using the techniques I have learned and turning them on their heads…. This is the historical method of learning and it has given me a good eye and excellent technique.