Hi Jane and Val,Thanks for replying! I am still waiting and looking for flights to see if I can afford the travel. I’ll let you know once it gets a little closer, maybe by the end of May. Thanks!!Emily

Slightly thinned down matte medium first works great!  that is the crucial step.  it prevents any ink or paint from bleeding into the paper or stack.~Emilyhttp://www.scribblesketchpress.com