
7
Introduction from Robin
Carmen and I have known each
other for more than thirty years.
We’ve gone through school, small
businesses, marriages, births, deaths,
divorces, new partners, foreign
countries, and teenagers together.
You’d think we’re probably somewhat
alike, but we’re as di erent as can
be, and I think you’ll notice that in
this book. For one thing, Carmen is a
skilled illustrator and watercolorist;
I’m terrifi ed of paint brushes unless
it’s to paint the side of a house. So
where Carmen gives you an elegant,
controlled, lovely example, I often
provide the sloppy, fast, scared-of-
paintbrush version. Thus you can
choose from both world ...