Leduc series of 12 paintings is now complete

My trip to the Visual Arts Summit in Ottawa is now over. We had 16 hours of travelling yesterday. Our first plane was delayed from Ottawa to Toronto, but we were glad we had a connector flight from Toronto to Edmonton because all the direct flights from Ottawa were cancelled. Our flight out of Toronto had been delayed on the runway due to mechanical problems but they allowed us to board. We were on that plane for an hour or more when they announced that the problems were not able to be resolved. That meant changing planes and waiting for the luggage to be transferred, etc. With all the commotion at the airport, we were unable to move for at least another hour after we had boarded that plane because of a fuel truck in our way that they apparently could not move out of the way at the time. Finally, we were able to taxi off and then wait to get de-iced. Due to the weather, the flight was four hours and 38 minutes. That is over an hour longer than usual. I'm glad I was with artist Shairl Honey who has a high level of patience. Today I worked on finishing two paintings for my Leduc series. I completed the painting of the local airport, and one of the Leduc Civic Centre. So, I now have six completed city paintings, and six rural. That means I am now ready to have the art cards and prints done. That should all be done in plenty of time to have them ready for tourists visiting the Alberta Winter Games. While in Ottawa we visited the Portrait Gallery of Canada's archives at Gatineau Preservation Centre (highlight of the trip), the Parliament Buildings, 24 Sussex Drive, the National Gallery and several other galleries and interesting sites. At the National Gallery, we were thrilled to see several Van Goghs and Renoirs, a Corot, Constable, and many other famous works. We also saw the controversial Voice of Fire - a 40 foot painting with three stripes from top to bottom - two blue stripes on the outside and a red stripe in the centre. I'd love to hear opinions on this painting - you can see it and read about it at: http://www.carleton.ca/jmc/cnews/22101999/c1c.htm .