I should have checked the forum last night as I was up till the wee hours also, not painting though. I envy and scold you all!!
Lisa, I graciously accept your offer of a sharpener that actually works, I'm not holding my breath though, I have at least 10 different types that don't work.
Two hours is phenomenal, I'd like to be a fly on your wall to just watch the pastel dust fly by.
Jean