The only thing to say is "WoW" . . .

so, pretty much immediately after the previous post, I began to receive emails - many emails & some phone calls. "Who made you mad?" "What happened?" "You've got to tell me who that is directed too!!" blah, blah, you get the picture. I actually think some of you might have thought is was you!! So, let me clarify the reason for the post . . .

I received an email through my website from someone that I've never met. An aspiring artist if you will. She wanted to know some info. I was assuming she wanted to know what paint I use, what type of brushes, about my canvases, etc. I replied back and said "sure, just get back to me what exactly you want to know." I mean, come on, she doesn't really want to hear EVERYTHING I can assure you & her. She responded with something like, "thanks, most people wouldn't do that" - you know, share their information.

Well, that got me to thinking. You know she is right, I've been there many times!! Some strangers and yes, some of them are from people who I consider friends. I don't mean super, close friends, but none the less friends. Someone I really expect would share information with me. Let me remind you from the previous post - People that I've given much direction, "trade secrets", how-to's, etc. Why would they not help me out?? Or at least that is what I'm thinking?! I love when you ask them a question and they act like they don't hear you or completely change the subject or say something like, "I can do it for you." First off, I know you heard me; second, you can change the subject, but I still know exactly what I asked you; and third, if I wanted you to do it for me, I would ask that question!! It normally hacks me a little, but my husband seems to think SOME of these people are somewhat intimidated and are quite concerned that I will excel quicker in that "whatever" than they have. "Thank you honey, for having that much faith and belief in me, but is that really the reason, or are you just trying to get me to stop talking about that situation??? I mean really?! There are not that many things that excel in - not in a money-maker way." The funny part is I only ask because of something I want for personal use, not to profit from!!! Trust me, I won't take any business away from you and normally after the "brush off" I'm not going to give you my business either! In that instance, I'd prefer to use a complete stranger that is equally or more talented. Of course, my husband also says, "the internet is BIG WORLD and I'm sure that is where they found the supplies, the source or the know how. Why don't you go look yourself." Which is always an awesome idea!!

I guess the true meaning of the post was to tell people to get up an over yourself. Yes, you must truly have talent, but you just don't have good business sense! And those are the two traits you must carry equally. If you slack in either, you will eventually fail. I've been on both sides of that fence. If someone ask you for help, for the love of God - give it to them. Because if you don't, they will find it elsewhere. There is no such thing as secrets.

Thanks to everyone with the concern - I do appreciate it. But it was more of a public announcement post not so much personal and my new friend Melissa J - I will answer all your questions tomorrow . . . it is 2 am and 5:30ish comes really quick!! I'm beat. Most of you want to know how I do it - that's how - Little sleep!! I still could use a couple or six more hours to get a "good day's" work in!!