A couple of 20-year-old oil paintings have appeared online. When I look at them, I notice that fundamentally all of the things I do today are in them. Brushwork, motifs, and composition. There is a development among all artists, but the basic imagery that is formed in adolescence lives on.

I'm doing a portrait in oil right now so I can see how similar technology is from now and 20 years ago.

Worrying and at the same time perhaps reassuring.I don't really know.

I made portraits of my grandchildren as a gift. Thought it would be difficult but actually became easier than you might think. I know the them, I guess.

Two flashes and a reflector. Simple setup to make an even light image. Several good pictures so now I have a while to go.