Marvin, I couldn't agree with you more. Thanks for your thoughts Sharon and Allan.
I am being very selective and reserved in accepting paid commission work until I develop my artistic skills to a higher degree and build up my portfolio. I just returned from a tour at the Michael John Angel Academy and am contemplating starting their program. For those of you that are not familiar, it is quite an impressive school -
http://www.angelartacademy.com. I am still searching, but I don't think I will find a better 'school' in my area. I have way too many commitments with family and work to think about going to school full time and will have to try a part time study. In the mean time, its practice, practice, practice accompanied by reading and surfing the web.
Thanks for saying hello.
David