Tom, aren't you the observant one! Nothing gets by you I think.
So true that you have to stick with anything for years if you ever want to master it. I see so many people get frustrated and give up - I have felt like that often enough. Who says stubborness and tenacity are bad qualities? Sometimes, it's all that keeps you coming back (eventually).

Heidi,
thank you for showing your beautiful work as well as your progression. I am also fascinated by Japanese art.
Found some of your models in a book of mine.