lucie, we're in california.  but if ya really like it hot, it's twice as hot in queensland (down under)
right now.  no snow there either. :lol:

vint, on that photo reference and painting, IMVHO the painter should get permission from
the photographer before selling the painting, but it would come under the transformative
defence if the painter didn't get permission.  then a judge and/or jury would hafta decide
the case, hence we don't know if it's o.k. without a trial. I ain't a lawyer.