I find I look most for the company of others when I am on the verge of a breakthrough of some sort. That is when I suddenly need to give my opinion in the galleries, ponder the current thread in Art Theory, think about entering a contest. Currently I think my issue is the same one I have had since art school, "Am I an artist?" Funny, I never asked myself that in my formative years when I knew I was one. After a year I still see myself as a novice with poser. Maybe if I could ever get the hang of magnets I could do what I see in my head. I think Poser 5 will help. I actually am doing work with partners that includes poser, so I am good enough for that. I just can't compare myself with many of the artists here. lol It also doesn't hurt that there are so many nice people here. I too am at home, caring for my mom. After years of work, work, work, I am forced to be still. Other than some freelance and the plans with my partners, here I sit with my "ART" demon. I don't think there is anything wrong with it.