The belief that youth is the happiest time of life is founded upon a fallacy.  The happiest person is the person who thinks the most interesting thoughts, and we grow happier as we grow older.

                William Lyon Phelps 

      Well, after finishing the drawing of the old woman I have decided to do a series of women of all ages.  I have got this one on the page and have made a start on her hair and her eye.  I have always wanted to try my hand at portrait oil painting so this will be a first step.  These drawings are a real lesson in value and composition.  Already I am seeing a problem with her eyebrow ~ some plucking to be done next session.