9.15 A.M. Did two drawings yesterday, one of an old lady and another of a fifth year cadet who used to be in the Marinsky Ballet. He seemed so tough and even a little mean but I liked working from him. I could really imagine him in battle and thought of the agony of Chechnya. I love this work but I am so glad that I am headed down the home stretch in the project. I relish doing these studies and finally seem to have moved into my stride.