Artist Reply: Thank you Peter, and for your question. I will confess a little secret to you here and ask that you not tell anybody else. I assume that view is in Greece. I have never been to Greece but long have longed to go there. The painting was inspired by (and this is the secret part!) an advertisement for an alcoholic beverage. There was no caption for the location at all. At the time I had just begun painting, and I set out to copy the photo. But having grown up for years in Oregon and awefully hiking in its mountains, I could not help but keep drifting into memories reaching as far back as 50 years! And so, the background mounts intruded themselves. This also was my first painting with palette knife, and for the last 6 years I have used brushes only for fine details and touch-ups -- when I chose to do them! (That's a secret, too!) Meanwhile, if you've happened to read this far, you have more than earned than this humble apology: I want reaffirm to one and all that I am the greatest Computer Klutz! Finally I learned how to find the place to write replies! (Thank you, Anneke! And for encouraging me to post some of my paintings here.) Now I can spend the rest of tonight joyfully writing mostly belated grateful replies to all the wonderful artists on ArtWanted! Peace, etc., Bruce

Artist Reply: Thank you so much for your encouraging comment, Heloisa! And I want reaffirm to one and all that I am the greatest Computer Klutz! Finally I have been politely told how to find the place to write replies. (Thank you, Anneke! And thank you also for encouraging me to post some of my paintings here on this beautiful, talent-laden site!) Now I can spend the rest of tonight joyfully writing, mostly belated, grateful replies to all the wonderful artists on ArtWanted! Peace, etc., Bruce

Artist Reply: Hi again Maria! Now here is a pertinent example of my Klutziness! Either I inadvertantly clicked the SUBMIT box before I had finished my reply and a fragment will appear or something else happened and it is gone forever! And before I had a chance to thank you enough for the kind comment you left here! So, Thank You, Maria. I haven't had a chance to visit your site yet, but I am looking forward to doing so soon. And also -- I guess this part should go to Anneke -- because I put your name in one spot in my comment to her. I guess I must have just looked up and seen your name and typed it! All best wishes, Bruce

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Anneke. They ARE guarding the monastery! Thankyou you so much Maria for visiting my painting site and making you lovely comment! And I want reaffirm to you and all that I am the greatest Computer Klutz! Finally I have been politely told how to find the place to write replies. (Thank you, Anneke! And thank you also for encouraging me to post some of my paintings here on this beautiful, talent-laden site!) Now I can spend the rest of tonight joyfully writing, mostly belated, grateful replies to all the wonderful artists on ArtWanted! Peace, etc., Bruce

Artist Reply: Then I have succeeded with you. Thank you for your wonderful comment, Anneke! Thankyou you so much Sharon for visiting my painting site and making you lovely comment! And I want reaffirm to you and all that I am the greatest Computer Klutz! Finally I have been politely told how to find the place to write replies. (Thank you, Anneke! And thank you also for encouraging me to post some of my paintings here on this beautiful, talent-laden site!) Now I can spend the rest of tonight joyfully writing, mostly belated, grateful replies to all the wonderful artists on ArtWanted! Peace, etc., Bruce

Artist Reply: Thank you so much for the encouragement Regina. I have known and admired and appreciated your work in various ways to save and improve the current state of our universe. And your art work certainly is such an important aspect of that selfless endeavor. Thank you. And thank you so much Regina for visiting my painting site and making you lovely comment! And I want reaffirm to you and all that I am the greatest Computer Klutz! Finally I have been politely told how to find the place to write replies. (Thank you, Anneke! And thank you also for encouraging me to post some of my paintings here on this beautiful, talent-laden site!) Now I can spend the rest of tonight joyfully writing, mostly belated, grateful replies to all the wonderful artists on ArtWanted! Peace, etc., Bruce

Artist Reply: Dear Regina, Thank you so much for your visit and encouraging comment. Please forgive me for being so long! I want reaffirm to one and all that I am the greatest Computer Klutz! Finally I learned how to find the place to write replies! (You all should thank Anneke for her tips! And for encouraging me to post some of my paintings here.) Now I will be spending a lot of time joyfully writing mostly belated grateful replies to all the wonderful artists on ArtWanted who have left me comments! Peace, etc., Bruce