[Julie Deane]

Thanks for your kind comments. I'll look for something like a lipstick holder to hold the charcoal and keep it in the car. About using pen - I have to adopt a "hang it all - full steam ahead" attitude and let the lines fall where they may. But I find like a lot of folks, that the freshness leaves when it comes to longer drawings. I love these quick studies, but am not sure how to translate that to longer studies and paintings.