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These are a few of my favorite places.

bulletDid you know I am also a Certified Hypnotist?  Visit my website at www.open2hypnosis.com for more information regarding my services!
 
bulletEtch-O-Matic Kit.  This little kit is Amazing,Easy to Use and Cheap,  but it does an excellent job of marking in just a Few Seconds!  If you have ever tried using engraving knives and that sort of thing, you know what a pain it is!  And if you have ever purchased little special name plates and such for soccer, dance, etc., you know that is also a pain and expensive!  This thing does a GREAT job!  It is really professional.  In fact, they give you some really cool ideas for starting a sideline business.  You can etch surgical instruments for doctors and hospitals, tools for mechanics, etc.  Check them out by using this link below.  It is very cool!  AND - you get a FREE ALUMINUM NAMEPLATE (with YOUR NAME on it) just for Clicking HERE!

 
bulletwww.quakercages.com Because we had a hard time finding quality cages at affordable prices for our birds - we know there is a need out there for others as well.  So we now offer a fantastic cage for Quaker Parrots - and a playgym that just cannot be topped.  Available singly or as a combo - the prices on these are really awesome.  If you are in the market for a quality cage and/or playgym - at an incredibly affordable price - please visit our site!  In the near future, we hope to offer another smaller cage and a larger cage for those with different-sized birds than our quaker and cockatiel.  Here is a picture of our sweet little Pickles (who has an AMAZING vocabulary!).

bulletMy husband has been a professional artist for over 30 years.  His work is extraordinary - and difficult to describe.  But you can see it yourself at

                    www.thought-full-art.com

In 2009, he will be offering classes on drawing and composition as part of my expanded class offerings!

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He often speaks to adult and youth groups, high school and college art classes, etc., on creativity.  He also offers drawing classes.  Please send an e-mail to         

if you are interested in his art, a possible speaking engagement, or personal drawing lessons.

 

bulletEVERYTHING you need to know about PLAID products - how to clean your brushes - varnishes - qualities of different types of paints, etc.  This is a GREAT site maintained by PLAID. 

                    www.plaidonline.com/articleDetail.asp?entry=article&articleID=269

bulletMy favorite painting pattern site.  Shirley Williams (the "bad" bears) and Bobby Takashima (fairies and other fantastic creatures) have patterns here - just to name a few!

                   www.ladybugart.com

bulletI am a proud member of the Society of Decorative Painters.  I encourage all my students to join and connect with a local chapter.  We are fortunate to have two fabulous chapters in our local area:

The Yellow Rose Chapter of Dallas

The Blue Bonnet Chapter of Arlington

 

bulletTwo sites I love for on-line or e-mail teaching are:
 
Tole Town (click the picture below) - a wonderful gathering of painters
 
Come Paint at ToleTown.com!

Priscilla Hauser e-lessons - fantastic lessons from the "Mother of Decorative Painting"