PAINTING A MURAL OUTSIDE
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- Опубліковано 24 вер 2024
- Hi friends! WOWWWWW wow wow wow. This was a very challenging time for me. Enduring a health crisis and my father's passing while painting an amazingly, epic outdoor mural was...a roller coaster. Truthfully, this video was difficult for me to edit as well. I wanted the focus of the video to be about the mural and the process, but you know I always let y'all in on what is happening in my life. Regardless, I hope you enjoy seeing me paint another outdoor mural.
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Thanks to Chris ( / chris_ramirez_art , Anika, Melissa, Maria and my Mum for helping me paint! And thank you to Small World Coffee for the treats :)
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June 2-5 at the Knockdown Center in NYC
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I thought I was just watching a video about an artist painting a mural and it turned out to be about pushing through the adversity of chronic illness and grief. I'm sorry for the loss of your father. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey with us. My favorite part of the mural is the leopard print design.
Aw. Thanks for taking the time to watch it and leave such a lovely comment. ❤️
Fiona, I'm so sorry that your father passed and am so impressed you painted through your pain! It's a great way to grieve gracefully.
Appreciate the kind words ❤️ I really needed that mural at that time in my life.
The preparation that does into a mural is more extensive than I could ever have imagined. I am so happy that you had an outlet while dealing with the loss of your father so you didn’t have to be stuck in your grief (hope that makes sense). Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.
Thank you for watching, Anne - glad you discovered something about the process :) What you said definitely makes sense 💕 I hope you and yours enjoy the long weekend too!
sorry for your loss 😢
public art always brightens up an area 😀
the mural turned out great!
Thanks friend ❤️ I do love myself some public art so I can’t believe I made some of my own 😳
IT looks beautiful and well worth the effort sorry to hear about your dad my husband is in the last stages of his cancer too I know how hard it is
I’m so sorry, Pamela. 😔 There’s nothing anyone can say to make it better, but just know I’ll be thinking of you and him. 💕 And thank you for taking time to watch the video/leave a comment 💗
Thank you
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Wow! Your precious Dad would be bursting with pride. Our inner cities and towns need more uplifting and joyful art like yours on display. When you revealed the mural, I actually said, “Yay!”, out loud! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much, darling 🥹❤️ I think my dad would be proud of it and the work I’ve done since :) appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave kind words 💕
GREAT 👍 ART MURAL, FIONA! 🤩 Really enjoy your beautiful style of abstract floral design. We appreciate how difficult it must have been when your father was sick, and then passed away. Rest-in-Peace Colin Clark. 🙏
Thank you so much for the kind words. This mural will always hold a special place in heart ❤️
I left my first comment before I got halfway in to the video. I am so so sorry for your loss. I too lost my Dad - back in 2007. He was only 62. My heart just breaks for you and your family. I know this was two years ago, but I hope you all are doing well. 💜💜💜
Aw thanks. Cancer is a bitch 😣 I recently have moved in with my Mum, so we keep each other company and take care of one another 💕
Also sorry to hear about your father as well. Too young 😔
@@FionaCArt yes it is. My Dad had kidney cancer. That one sucks because a lot of times they don’t find it until it’s stage 3-4. I’m glad you were able to move in with your mom to take care of each other. 💜
@PurpleWillowArts my dad had blood cancer - no way to treat it unfortunately :( one day cancer will be gone I hope
@@FionaCArt I hope the same thing.
Thank you for sharing your process it turned out amazing! I always wonder how the backend process happens with the client in terms of pricing and preparing paints and hidden costs of a project like this. Would love to see more of that side to the process!
Thank you for watching :) To be honest with many public art projects, there’s a set amount at the offset so when you apply you know what you’re getting into. If you look up “mural RFP” or “mural RFQ” you may see some examples of what a client is looking for and budget. It can be all over the place though. Just depends where it is and who is funding it. If it’s for a private client, then you have a bit more negotiating when it comes to pricing.
With that said, I plan to do a video on my mural supplies and I can get into the process more :)
I’m so sorry for your loss, I hope you’ve had some time for healing and reflection. I’m sure working and creating during this time was hard but I can completely understand the need to do something and have purpose. I’m sure your dad was with you and so very proud♥️Thank you for sharing the process of making this beautiful mural🌸
Thank you so much darling 💗 Appreciate your kind words
❤ magnifique ❤ I love it!!!
Thanks :)
Fiona my deepest condolences on your and your families lost....i empathize with your joyful time but dealing also with great sadness at same time, i was in a similar situation 18 years ago just adopted our daughter and my dad had past away one week later so i was on a emotional rollercoaster for a soild year after he past away i like to think that god gave me my daughter as something tangibleto immerse my self in to offset the lose of my dad who was a intergral part of my life... my mother in law past away from cancer just this past sunday she was 60ish and she live her life her way also and was a retired police officer she became a police officer in her late thirties/40ish, i was proud of her she ran circles around younger guys during training.. your mural is so beautiful i hope someday i can get my picture taken in front of it...also are you gonna take photo of it and sell?? Id like one if you do decide to do a print version of this mural.... just a idea at xmas time you should do a small calander of your paintings to sell....Id title this mural:. dads love.....many art blessings of compassion kindness empathy and love ....your mural is beautiful i like all of it the most is the signs( different symbols) areas the colors fade a little bit it and i like that look as you can see the color blue behind the symbols and other existing background colors it makes you look a bit longer in those symbol areas, i like the textures of the paint lines also how the paint is thick in one area but another area it is thinner does that make sense? Its multi facet yumminess to look at with the counterbalances of lines curves circles dots and the color combinations.... it make me smile and it inspires me to do my freestyle mandalas dotting on rocks ...mikelle art mom 🎨👩🎨✍
Thank you as always for the thoughtful comment, Mikelle 💕 I’m so very sorry about your MIL passing 😔 Cancer is horrible. I wish there were better words of comfort I could give, but I’m also still very much grieving…With that said, she sounds like she was really awesome. Becoming a police officer at 40 is no joke!
I wasn’t planning on doing any prints since the mural was designed after an original canvas I sold. I try not to do prints of such things because I want the collector to know they have an original. BUT I do want to create some prints and such for the holiday shop this year! So stay tuned xx
Wow! So inspiring! I paint murals too and it is so rewarding
Appreciate the kind words from a fellow muralist :) thank you!
I agree with your words at the end of Day 5. How your father would be happy.
He was probably looking down while you were finishing up the mural and it turned out so beautiful!
I found myself tearing up with the messages of when he passed and the photo that you shared as well.
Thank you for the kind words, Michelle 💕
I am so proud of you. This has been such a big goal of yours that you have reached! I am so sorry this memory will forever be tied to such deep sadness, and I am also glad that forever your dad will be part of this moment of accomplishment and celebration. He was so proud of you and he will be part of this and part of you forever. I hope one day we can tackle a project like this together 😄. Thank you for sharing this process and taking us along this adventure.
Thanks, friend. 💕 It’s been weird and difficult. Hopefully my next mural will be more normal 😂
Your mural is amazing...I just wept when you were talking about your dear dad the day before he passed. You deserved all those lovely comments from the passerbys, sure your dad would be so proud of you.
Thank you so much, Gail 💕
I know it’s been a year since you posted your mural blog. I throughly enjoyed it. Your word is so playful and sunny. So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I am currently going through chemo for stage 3c cancer and this brought joy just to watch. My prayers for your own health struggles!
I’m so sorry you are going through cancer - it really sucks. I wish you so much luck on your journey. And thank you for watching and the kind words 💕
I enjoyed following your mural journey on Instagram. Quite an undertaking!! Lots of time creating and thinking I’m sure. The joy of creating beauty in the midst of your sadness makes this a real gift of the heart. Beautiful results!
“A gift of the heart” 💕 I love that. Thank you for coming along on the journey with me, Julie 💗 I hope you have a beautiful rest of your week!
Beautiful mural, love it all.❤️
Thank you :)
Sorry to hear about your father Fiona. I lost my son Jamie seven months ago, my heart is broken, there are no words that can console the loss of those we love so deeply. I'm making a small memorial garden in his honour and I was looking for tutorials on how to do a mural as a back drop, it will be behind his bench seat. As it's a rental, , I can't paint the fence, so I thought I'd do it on a tarp, your mural gave me inspiration. As I'm not artistic it would have to be simple, just wondered if painting on a tarp would work? Keep up the good work and all the best to you and your loved ones.❤️
@eileenredfern2651 Eileen, I’m so very sorry for your loss. As you say, there’s no words that can console the loss of a loved one. With that said, I think it’s beautiful you’re creating a mural in your son’s honour. You can definitely paint on a tarp or piece of cloth then install it! Basic acrylics should work too since it’s a temporary install - I use exterior house paint for my murals but there’s a lot of fumes that come off them so I wouldn’t recommend it if you are painting the tarp indoors. Sending you big hugs! Best of luck with your project ❤️
Thankyou Fiona, appreciate your kind words. I will give it a go and most definitely do it outdoors. All the very best.xx
Hi Fiona! I loved watching your journey! The second you cut to the arts council I knew exactly where that was! I used to work at small world and wish I could have seen this IRL. I'm based in Denver now and working on my first mural, also has been such a dream of mine. Your video has been tremendously helpful and I'm glad I came across it!
Thank you so much for watching and taking a moment to comment, Rachel! That’s so awesome you worked at small world - you likely served me at some point since I went all the time haha Denver is definitely on my must visit list! And congratulations on your first mural - I wish you lots of luck :)
Looks insane! Good job :)
Thank you so much :)
Awesome!!!❤
Thanks :)
This is just so awesome and I’m so happy I got to feel the joy in person 🥰
Awww I’m so glad you went to it 💕 Thank you for sending me the photo too 😊
I love this! The video is great and the mural is awesome. Love the colors and it's cool to see you do something so big and different. ❤️ I hope your days are getting better
Thank you so much, Kate! 💕 Maybe I will get to do more 😊 I’m doing alright. I hope you and yours are well ❤️
Hi hope you doing well you did an awesome job painting this mural stay happy forever my brave friend
Thank you so much! ❤️ How were exams?
@@FionaCArtexam are in end of June am still preparing pray for me
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@@FionaCArt thank you so much
What a beautiful, vibrant and happy mural. ❤
Thank you :)
Really lovely
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Extremely informative and helpful. My condolences for the loss of your father 🌹 thank you for your creativity and sharing.
Thank you for watching and the kind words ✨
The mural is AMAZING!! The colors and marks and shapes. Soooooo incredible. What an accomplishment for you. Also sending love to you and your family. May memories of your father be a blessing. 💕
Thank you so much ☺️ Appreciate the kind words, Michael. 💕
That is absolutely stunning! I just wanted to give you a big hug. Your strength and passion in producing such a joy is truly inspirational.
Thank you, Catherine 💕 Your virtual hugs are accepted 🤗 I appreciate you
Such a beautiful, vibrant mural. Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing❤❤❤
Aw thank you so much for watching and the kind words 🥰
Thank you for sharing your journey! Your video will help me to work through my nerves and physical issues like yours when I do a mural next year. Also sorry for your loss. Take care. Love your art!!!❤❤
Congratulations on the mural - you got this!! :) And thank you for the kind words about my father and work.
fenomonol, I love it!
Aw thanksssss 😊
Fiona, your mural is wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you through this amazing experience. ❤️
Thank you darling 💕
So beautiful! Thanks for sharing your process!
Thank you for watching!!
Gorgeous mural and such a fun process to watch you complete.
I’m very sorry about your dad.
I’m sure he was watching over you and very proud of your work!!
My favorite color was the pink!!
Well, both pinks but especially the hot pink!! What color and brand was that one? Well, both pinks if you happen to remember. I’m hoping to do a mural wall in my house, and you’re a great inspiration!! Thank you and happy painting!!
Thank you for watching and the kind words, Amy! I can’t recall the pink paint color as the art center provided it to me, but I recommend taking a trip to Benjamin Moore to check out some swatches - I imagine it’ll be there. Best of luck with your house mural :)
HI Fiona.. I'm sorry for your loss... but you say your Dad had a lovely fulfilling happy life... what more could one ask for? Your mural is just gorgeous... It put a smile on my face... what bit did a like best? So hard to answer... the green arches seemed to bring it all together... but I just love the colour and overall design... it makes me happy. Take care xx
Thank you so much, Jeanette 💕 Yes, when we were all upset about my fathers circumstances, he would say “why’re you upset? I lived a great life with a loving family.” He was such a logical guy! I’m so glad you like the mural. I do like how the arches weave in and out as well bringing it together. Thank you for the sweet comment. Be well xx
@@FionaCArt Your father had a strong sense of character... I wish I could be like that... take care xxx PS: I keep meaning to tell you that I LOVE your hairstyle... love it!
Thank you! It’s sort of a “shag” and sort of a “mullet” 😂 works for me tho 😊 I like changing my hairstyle a lot
Oh and congratulations on the kiln. I remember when I got mine. It was such an exciting day.
It’s so exciting!! I can’t wait to see what comes out of it 😊
Fiona, I am sorry about you father but I am sure that he is so happy and proud of you , he is probably watching you with the mural. I hope you get better with your health, could be so much stress that you had all this time, I have fibromyalga and every time I have stress I get it, the pain is terrible but i am use to it. Congrats on your Mural is getting so beatiful, you are an artist that love and lives what it does, I like it very much.
Thank you so much for the kind comment, Delia 💕 I’m sorry you also have a chronic illness. You are right about stress being a trigger! I’m trying my best to keep my stress lower now. Appreciate you! Stay well and stay inspired :)
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Sorry for your loss Fiona! 🤗😕. You are an inspiration…hang in there.
Thank you Tori 💕
I just found your channel and omg…. I can relate. I have MS and RA (yep two times lucky with autoimmune). Every time I have something major coming up or anything I end up in a flare. I am on disability but I “art” as a form of therapy. Glad to have found your channel! You are really talented!!!! 💜💜
Yes!! Why is it everytime something is happening I flare?! Ughhhh! Both MS and RA is rough :/ I have considered going on disability many times myself - glad you are using that resource for yourself :) Art is therapy!
@@FionaCArt I know right!!! Every time! Yeah having both is is definitely rough. I get infusions every 6 months and I’m on steroids when I get flares. I have a love/hate with steroids…. lol. 💜💜
@PurpleWillowArts I was on steroids during this video and for the majority of that year - took forever to wean off. They are such a double edged sword of a medication - I read someone refer to them as the “devils tic tacs” lol I felt that was accurate. I take a bi-weekly injection for my autoimmune and other meds as needed for my other diagnosis’. Good times 🥲
@@FionaCArt awww yes I like that. Devils tic tacs. Lol. I wish I could just do an injection. Along with my infusions I have to get radiofrequency ablations of a few nerves in my lower back. Ugh. Life is just fun huh? lol 💜
@PurpleWillowArts ughhhh it’s rotten isn’t it? Thankful for art and the chronic illness community 💕 Hope you have a good start to your week, friend!
Stunning! I love this piece so much!! Wishing we could move Colorado closer to NY so I could see your art in person. What an amazing art community to have helpers and I am touched by the small businesses looking after you! Love to you and your family!
Hopefully I can have a show in Colorado one day and bring my art to you! Yeah, the community in the town is wonderful. 💕 it’s always great when the small businesses helping have delicious food and drinks 😂 I think some offered me to come by for a beer at the end of the day too but I couldn’t partake due to my medication (not much of a drinker anyway but freebies are freebies 😂) Thank you so much for watching and the sweet comment :)
We are just going to put it out there to the universe...I am excited for your Colorado show!!! 😊
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Love the details❤
Thank you ☺️
Absolutely amazing really amazing and inspiring ❤❤❤
Appreciate it! Thank you so much :)
Wow!! Amazing work!!
Thank you so much!
Fellow muralist here, that HAD an autoimmune disease… (RRMS) there is hope. Jesus heals.
Okie dokie then
Love it! Can you share how you chalked it out?
Thank you :) I just freehanded it based on my initial sketch
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❤️ you are amazing Fiona!
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The mural is absolutely beautiful and amazing!!! I love those two red flowers. Your art work is just so unique. It will definitely brighten someone's day. Your dad will be so proud. I'm sure he smiles from above every time he looks at it 💕.
Thank you so much, Kathleen 💕 I do hope it brightens some days :) Appreciate the kind comment as always 🤗
Prayer for you appreciate the content
Thank you for watching and the well wishes :)
Love your approach and design, those hand held brushes are chunky and really do a good job! What type of paint brushes are those?
I’m not exactly sure which specific brushes you are talking about, but overall I brought tons of different ones I like to use from my studio plus the arts council gave me some of theirs. So it was a mix and match. Ever in doubt, Home Depot or Lowe’s have some brushes for painting exterior murals!
So fabulous but also sad that it only there temporarily! Why can’t it be longer?!
I knowww! I wish too! But I’m also glad other artists get the opportunity to showcase their work :) it’s a nice project.
nice piece Fiona
Thx :)
Stunning and vibrant! What paints did you use?
Combination of exterior house paints :) The art center picked them up for me, but I typically use Benjamin Moore, sherwin williams or behr for my work.
Great work.. Loved it.
Do we need to add some white in all colours, to make the application smooth?
Thank you for watching :)
No, I didn’t add white to the colours. But I’m also using house paint so that already has primer in it.
@@FionaCArt oh.. hmm. And it must be an exterior grade..
Thanks 😊
@akshayk8431 yes! I absolutely use exterior grade paint on all my outdoor murals. Then if they are permanent installs, I have them sealed with Vandlguard
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Hi I’m learning as I’m creating. I was wondering what paint are you using for outdoor mural as well what is the big dotter you have?
Love watching your process.
I just use exterior house paint - typically flat finish. With exterior, it's good to know what type of surface you are painting on so you can tell the paint shop - they will recommend whats best. The "dotter" is just the end of a foam roller :) Thanks for watching!
@@FionaCArt thanks for the info. My experience with the exterior paint is that it required layers of paint to make it opaque. Maybe because I got semigloss. I was told by another artist that I will have to varathane it 3-4 coats.
What paint do you use or recommend for outdoor murals?
Exterior house paint! Depends on the surface which type but if you go to your local paint shop and describe the surface they will point you in the right direction:)
Is your paint water based or oil based and what kind did you use? Thx 😊
Good question… I don’t quite remember for this particular project since I didn’t select the paint myself. But I do recommend giving Benjamin Moore Element Guard a shot if you’re doing an exterior mural that’ll be more permanent:)
Hi. I'm planning an outdoor mural on a concrete wall that has been painted a couple years ago. A flat white. I see that paint is already chipping off. What can I do to prepare it for a mural and what paint should I use for the mural itself?
Hi Christine! Congratulations on the mural! I would recommend power washing it first if possible to remove any of the paint chipping then do a layer of primer. You can find them at most paint stores or Home Depot/Lowe’s - just ask in the paint department and let them know it’s for an exterior concrete wall. Primer tends to be grey (although it can be white) and is a good base for the exterior paint to stick to. For the mural itself, it depends on your budget, but definitely use exterior paint and choose a finish you like. I personally like a matte finish if it’s available because once I seal my murals with vandlguard that gives it a satin-like finish. But if you prefer glossy, it’s up to you. Just be mindful that anything super glossy on outdoor murals will reflect quite a bit. Hope this helps :) good luck!!
Lovely project!! What kind of paint did you use? ❤️❤️❤️
House paint :) Thank you for watching! 💕
I’ve never painted anything but want to personalize a privacy fence at my house. I love love love what you’ve done. I’m going to do it! Thank you for sharing
That’s awesome - best of luck with the project :) Thanks for watching!
What brand of exterior paint did you use on the neural ?it looks great!
The paint was provided to me but I like Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams
Hi thanks all. I have little problem getting smaller mural and paint jobs, any advice on landing the LARGER PROJECTS, LIKE FOR COMMERCIAL CLIENTS ETC?? T I A 🙏🙏
That's a good question - I'm not entirely sure. I just keep my eye out for open calls! I imagine for corporate clients, they may go through creative agencies, so you could try sharing your portfolio with them?
What kind of painting are you using?
House paint! :)
What kind of paint do you use for outdoor murals?
Either Benjamin Moore or Behr depending on the budget of the project. I use exterior paint with a flat finish because once Vandlguard is sprayed on to seal it, it adds a bit of a shine to it. Hope this helps :)
@@FionaCArt thank you!
What kind of paints you use?
Exterior house paint! :)
Another comment/question: does doing something of this magnitude burn you out from painting for a bit?
For sure! I took a few days of rest after. I’m also in prep mode for an art fair so I focused on administrative stuff for that instead. But I’m back into painting now 😊
@@FionaCArt makes sense. I would think it would creatively and physically poop you out. Can’t wait to see “what’s next” for you and be inspired.❤️
Thanks, Julie 😊 i appreciate the support!!
Hello! What brand and kind of paints did you use for this mural?
For this mural, since it was temporary, there was a mix of paints. If you are doing an outdoor mural, I’d recommend exterior house paint. Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams or Behr will do the job - just depends on the surface and what quality you want. If you go to your local paint shop, the folks there will be able to recommend what’s best for your specific project :)
@@FionaCArt thank you so much! I really appreciate your quick response!
@victoriabeal1844 you got it :) best of luck!
Is the medium used oil?
Exterior house paint - latex!
@@FionaCArt Thank you.
The glow on the work is just majestic
@9mod9 appreciate it :) I have a short supply list on my Amazon storefront if you’re interested in what I used:
www.amazon.com/shop/fionac
@@FionaCArt God Bless You.
Wow! What kind of paint are you using?
Exterior house paint :)
@@FionaCArt thats so cool. I was thinking of trying a small project on an outside wall too. Thank you for answering🤗🦋 do the paints mix btw? Like can i mix them like regular paint to get a new shade?👀
In general it’s difficult to blend house paints on wall when shading because it dries so quick (esp in the heat outdoors). But if it’s for new colors, you can mix house paints. I wouldn’t recommend mixing in regular acrylic or oil paints. Hope this helps :) have fun with your project!
@@FionaCArt oh so if i were to mix on the wall, then id have to work really quick and in small sections (does it dry as fast as acrylic?👀).. i think new colors before puting them on the wall would be better. Thank you so much :) it will be my first time painting a wall outside (a wall at all).💕🤗🌈 it was really helpful🌌
I do a lot of graphic work but I hear from fellow muralists it’s difficult to blend on wall. Best of luck!!
How much did you charge for this mural?
This was my first mural and the spot was offered with an Artist stipend of $500. Supplies were provided. With that said, my next mural I got $2,000 for and $8,000 for the one after that. So in general, I’ve been able to raise prices as I’ve received more opportunities. When I do proposals now, I have a page with a breakdown of pricing that includes my Artist fee, my assistants fee, cost for any ladders/scaffolding, paint/brushes/trays/dropcloths, travel/accommodation (if applicable), cost for sealing, etc. Hope this helps!
Hopefully you have some water with you during your painting. Need to hydrate.
Oh you better believe I did! I would have one of these in the morning then refill for the evening 😂 www.amazon.com/dp/B08612BD9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_dl_3RP226SX8JE5FHSHJJ95?linkCode=ml2&tag=fionac0e-20
@@FionaCArt okay. Sometimes when I paint, I actually have a beverage so if I need to hydrate, I can
Yes! Always hydrate :)
By the way, my name is Christine. Lee is my husband and this us under his email.
Got it :) thanks for watching!
Girl I was the same with my autoimmune disease… check out the Autoimmune protocol… saved my life and I never sit down anymore! True story
I’ve done autoimmune protocol but wasn’t a fit :( so glad you’ve found something that works for you though! :)