often seen in the street without a hat

I did have a special mount-cutting tool available and I've done it a couple of times before, but frankly it was still a pain in the neck and since it isn't actually mine I'm going to return it to Mum when she visits next week and pay for pre-cut in future.

It doesn't have to be Great Art to be art that is attractive and of interest. I envy your ability to buy pictures when away. My brother in law is also very good at it - alas I am not. I still regret my failure to buy something when in Uzbekistan because I was too conservative.