thanx, Wolfy, for the description of the unbelievable auction of my painting (and it went for $1650, not $1600, plus Renee paid us, not canadian!). I know Renee won't ask, but anyone who wants to contribute towards this gift for a very special Sharon can contact Renee at <[log in to unmask]>. here's an old photo of it for those who are curious http://www.cgl.uwaterloo.ca/~ssiu/artwork/fine320_321.html#mustelanigripes this painting was not part of the IFC art show and auction. it was an after thought.. I remembered thinking after Travis Livieri's black footed ferret talk I have this in a basement somewhere, so I asked Travis if he wanted it, and my friend and my brother went to pick it up. I was hoping it would go for maybe 200! Travis was almost too "shy" to conduct a live auction. I'm also really happy that at least one of my paintings sell for more than a pair of knickers, even if they belong to a well known personage ;). all of the money went to www.prairiewildlife.org, the organization Travis works for. btw, I don't remember what I said at all during the auction... if you've got me promising a better painting of baby black footed ferrets on tape.. I want that tape NOW! I will post pictures of the other rtwork after I get organized, hopefully in a day or two. I will also post about my ifc experience, and the bbf behind the scenes. I am still very hyped about all that happened at the conference. definitely the best one yet! Happy Canada's Day! Selina, Clef, Popcorn, Sorin & Mochi ps. look for a baby black footed ferrets painting at the next symposium.. [Posted in FML issue 5290]