OK, I'm still here and still keeping busy, I promise! I bought a Wacom Intuos 4 a few weeks ago and have been experimenting with digital painting--I can definitely see the advantages, although at this point I still enjoy oil painting more. I also bought a new phone after about 6 years (no,
not an iPhone) and have been having a blast rough-drafting my ideas with the Autodesk Sketchbook app. I have an ongoing "exercise" painting and will be stretching my canvas tomorrow for my next serious painting. Stay tuned!