[Will Enns]

Mike,

Thanks!

My good friend Ben Crane, who is a full time western cartoonist, said to me, "Make sure each piece you paint is better than every piece you've painted before."

It's a simplistic concept, but I find it more dificult to implement the further I progress. But it has served me well. It forces me to plan ahead, analyze previous mistakes, and seek out ever more refined advice, such as the suggestions you made on the photo.

The square composition you suggested may still happen, but I thought it would be easier to crop than extend later. Thanks again for offering your expertise and encouragement.