"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent cannot, nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not: unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." - Calvin Coolidge

Shrimp dumpling containers make great palettes.

Unexpected life intervention yesterday. As if in compensation, today has been a great studio day so far. Things starting to happen.