Hi Ray, Yes, you have a point there! I've always been such a "control freak" when it comes to my painting...I like to do portraits and will often "work a piece to death" trying to get just the right likeness to the subject. As a (pain in the butt) person who cannot walk through a room without straightening a picture on the wall or hurries to wipe up a "sticky spot" on the floor my style of painting is another reflection of my compulsion for orderliness. Since watercolor is often most charming when done in a loose, flowing and spontaneous style your suggestion of the "Monet" approach is right on target. Don't know if this old leopard can change it's spots but I'll give it a try. Dee ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn