I have a new friend in my life who is also a great teacher. She is an artist as well as an art collector, and I spent some time with her yesterday talking about creativity, spirituality, and of course, business.... It is always magical to meet a kindred spirit, and I'm excited to collaborate with her in the future. Lee is a professional photographer, and she and her daughter make jewelry with gorgeous, organic, energetic materials.  She does a much better job describing her art than I do, but I just wanted to put a plug in, since the holidays are coming. (I'm drooling over a pair of earrings on her daughter's website  https://instagram.com/allegra.west )  

​So...I've been thinking... that I should post a thread before Thanksgiving that has links to the many local businesses that sell handmade quality products. If you have a business that is selling handmade items, please comment below with a website address to your business. And please share this post with your creative friends. I'll put all of the businesses together on my page, and I'll post the link on Facebook and instagram throughout the holidays, so people can easily browse and get ideas for ethical, local, holiday shopping in one easy place. 

Thank You Lee West,  for your purchase of an original Zanny Painting, thanks for the inspiration, and Let's get together again soon! ....A rising tide lifts all boats..wink, wink

Please excuse the blurriness of this photo, I haven't gotten a professional shot of the painting yet, but I just wanted to share that Calamity's gun is now smoking. Baby steps.