Yes, sometimes I feel frustrated! I love this whole process but when you put in the hours and only have a few hairs to show for it, even I feel overwhelmed. But then I step back and look at the overall progress! That is today’s lesson! Don’t forget to step back and congratulate yourself for making it this far! Don’t just see what you have in front of you. Look at what you have accomplished as a journey and envision where you are headed. I cant imagine painting a portrait if I could not see ahead. Maybe that is what makes the difference between who chooses to paint portraits and who does not. If you cannot see ahead, it could be difficult to continue this journey. I don’t believe that should stop you, though. There have been plenty of times when I did not know what would be my next step. If you get to one of these places, take the steps slowly and don’t allow yourself to blunder forward. Rest, think, pray, and try something. If you don’t go too far, you can always wipe off or paint over. The point, I suppose, is to enjoy the journey, the scenery and experience the lesson. I can see where I am going and I don’t want to hurry to get there. I sincerely hope you are learning something as you make each attempt on this artistic road. Don’t be hard on yourself. I will do the same. Diana