This is what it is all about

Tonight was one of the most incredible evenings! I was introduced and
immediately befriended by the best, most talented watercolorists on
this side of the earth. It may take me a while to get all the names
straight, but I will never forget these gentlemen. We shared our
artwork and stories for hours after dinner. I have made some new
friends that will be a great pleasure to spend every second with.

Forget the great scenery. These men are brothers I never knew I had.
Communication was not a problem as we all speak the common language of
watercolor.

Already I have been invited to Malaysia for a museum exhibition and to
Bali as a special guest at the Asian Watercolor Festival. I had no
idea that my humble trade was so broadly practiced and respected
worldwide.

And I also found out that my speech is tomorrow morning. The Malysians
speak English, which makes me feel a lot better about being in this
crowd and helps me understand why I'm here. I am the only artist here
from the Western world and I was feeling a little left out without
translation. Thank goodness I get some sleep before I have to perform.
This is a very serious group of master artists. At 40, I am still the
youngster of my peers. Nice to be the youngest one in the room again.
Doesn't happen that often anymore.

A great end to a hard travel day. Tomorrow ought to be a blast!

cheers,

Paul (traveling in China)