Nice People..........

I once say this bumper stick that said "Mean People Suck"! How appropriate, short and to the point and maybe not so pragmatically appropriate but appropriate enough for me. I've run across a few mean people in my time, but luckily the nice people have far outweighed the mean ones. Today I had the most delightful conversation with Dani from Ambitions Design (blog) and she is also the founder of Spooky Time Jingles Marketplace (launching July 13th) with the most amazing variety of folk artists and their works. She is the most down to earth girl and talking to her I felt like I've known her for years. I've found over the past few year that most folk artists are down to earth and not pretentious at all. They are willing to share their knowledge and expertise with you. Dani has put together a major undertaking with the marketplace she has created for folk artists right here in the United States. Remember, when you buy directly from an artist you are buying not only a quality one of a kind piece from the USA, you are buying a piece of their joy as well. Please take a few minutes to visit her blog and the Spooky Time Jingles site opening July 13th.

Another absolutely doll of a gal is Heather from Creative Solace. Now let me tell you about her.....two words describe her........."collage genius". I met Heather last year around this time when she purchased a Halloween piece of artwork from me and we've kept in touch since. She is a Canadian artist who is always stretching her horizons, taking classes and learning new techniques. Please visit her site if you want to be inspired by an amazing woman!

NEXT.........Halloween........I met this lady when she left a comment on my Halloween site, All Hallow's Evening. Kris' Halloween art is delightful. When I look at her work I feel like I've met my "artistic twin"! Check out her site A Nostalgic Halloween.

Well, now that I've introduced you to some nice people in my art world I'm heading outdoors to enjoy the beautiful day!
Smiles!