I was just in the middle of responding to your kind reply when I was preempted by a nasty thunderstorm that took the power out. Lost everything I wrote.
So here goes again. I'm glad to hear that you're on your way back, I've thought of you often over in SARS country. From what I've read it appears that Taiwan has done a good job of protecting the population. Stay well.
I've made many of the changes already that you mentioned, the veins (I really like veins and muscles), softened the cheek and sweater, made the hair quieter, (it's not that bright) and done a lot of work on Snickers' fur. I have to let it dry now before I can do the last detail work. Snickers has long, long white whiskers. They will be fun.
I planned this time, had a photo shoot, planned what I would wear (to coordinate with Snicker's coloring) and planned the composition. All from what I have learned here. I love this site, it has been a godsend.
Me teach? Pity the poor student!
Thanks Steven.
Jean