Once upon a time, I was this robot drawing, painting, modeling earth, shaping aluminum, cutting cardboard... Then came the Macintosh® and Strata, among other software marvels. It gave me total control over my creations with its intuitive environment. Furthermore, it allows me to work in new directions, expressing images matching my own way of life. My productivity increased tenfold, for certain. But more important, is the flexibility. My style changes constantly, following my moods and my desires. There is a French saying There are no bad tools, only bad craftsmen but I must add A good tool helps a lot.