It's interesting that generation - the superstitions, too! Very serious offense to step over someone or to have a framed picture break.

That is so interesting about this other practices. Beans! Makes you wonder where all this came from - it's origins and why this was widespread across that generation.

I definitely find Allan's work and technique extraordinary.

I'm definitely going to try the wet graphite as soon as I can - that is very exciting to me. I love working with graphite.

Thank you for sharing so much and I enjoyed reminiscing about old ladies and their coffee cups :)