I started this cross stitch in 2010 I think.  I never thought black aida cloth would be so hard to work on.  I have trouble with the lighting.  So I found that working outside and using gold needles I can see it better.  This is one of the pictures I decided to start with for tracking my progress.  I decided to work on the wizard to see a faster progress of something building in the picture instead of the rocks and ocean spray.  Since this is a birthday present for someone I figure I better get going on it since I haven't finished it.