Be Nice!

I will start with Kevin Callahan, Kevin has been on the site for a very long time and I have always been impressed by the originality of his art as well as his insightful comments which he frequently contributes to these threads. Next I will list Jean Poivre, Jean is fairly recent to FAA but I have been impressed by the flexibility of thought and creativity exhibited in his work. Jean is constantly exploring new ways to create and comes up with some truly awesome stuff!! I have more but will wait for a bit to post them.

Ana Maria Edulesca
Really, really love her works!



Shijun Munns
Magical creations!



Cynthia Decker
Her imaginations are crazily beautiful!



Just a few of so many great artist here on FAA that I so idolize!

Parker Cunningham was the first one to purchase my work, Paradise!


These are my favorite works of Parker's. He is a very talented artist!

Oh my gosh there is so much amazing art here and so many wonderful people that are so willing to offer their time to help out their fellow artists...I could make a very long list...but if I were to chose one it would be Marlene Burns. One of the first artists whose work I saw here and one of the first to leave a comment on one of my early pieces...a comment that encouraged me to continue with this medium. She is a well of information and has such a great sense of humor AND her art work is AMAZING....I love how she looks at the world!


I don't know how to do that thing to add more than one piece :)

One of the best artists I had the honor of knowing was Charles Vernon Moran.

Must add Mario Carta to this list. Strong beliefs in his cool art and himself always is like a breath if fresh air.

Going to add Blaine Lidka to this list. Newish to FAA but with his fearless art and endless willingness to jump into the thick of things has become one of my favorites!

edit: Wow, Charles Vernon Moran's self portrait is beautiful.

Pretty much admiring the art, for the most part but do appreciate Frank J Casella for all of his advice.

Colt Forney, because he has nerves of steel.



Leah Saulnier (The Painting Maniac) because she has a wonderful sense of whimsy.



Mitchel Barrett
Because his photos have that dark room quality. It's difficult to explain but easier to show.

Val, I had no idea...thank you for telling me. I can now handle the next 5 people attcking me, lol.
Keep up the good work, hon.

Ron, You are too kind.. I was just browsing the forum here and saw your comment about me..Thank you from the bottom of my heart.. You have encouraged me from the very start and it helps my creative process to explore different styles and types of art.. I appreciate your support and kindness.. and will post a few new works here if that is ok.. Thank you again for your kindness..

Mike Savad and Bill Stevens for their entertaining and sometimes humerous discussions as well as thier artistry.

I want to mention there are so many members here that have been very supportive.. with Ron being very supportive and kind about my work.. but also Callan Percy who is an excellent artist as well as Larry Espinoza, Lisa Kaiser,Nora Shepley, which are just to mention a few. that have been very kind to me and are also excellent artist..I appreciate all of you that have said kind and supportive things to me and befriended me here.. I am very grateful and lucky to have made a few close friends that give me moral support and guidance and I am very thankful for all that have gone out of their way to do so...including. Mike Savad which answered a million and one questions for me and even through personal emails until I understood somethings in detail..Thank you all.. and as tribute will post some of their works here.. that i have favored..

Vrindavan art is over the top!

I have so many favorite artists here I am sure I couldn't name them all. But some of the are Patrick and Mike, Angel, Kinkaide's Nightmare and Dirty Socks artist? (sorry), Marlene, VIva, Harold, Lara, ??? A few photographers whose names escape me,

Just remembered there's a page for this. Here are a few:
Del Gaizo
Lance Headlee - Wine And Roses
Will Bullas - Ebenezer Goose...
Cynthia Decker - Haiku
Jose Luis Munoz Luque - Mem Sofit
Hanne Lore Koehler - In My Opinion
Murray Bloom - Morgue
Merja Waters - Navajo Pottery
Pete Tapang - Dia de los Muertos Remix
Patrick Anthony Pierson - The Grinder -- A Clockwerk Moone is a Harsh Mistress (investment grade, if I had the money!)
Robin-lee Vieira - Cucurbita Moschata
I know of at least 10 people who belong on this list, but I can't remember your name. Sorry I left you out.

Rich Franco
I cannot say enough good things about Rich. He has always been willing to help me and others and shares his knowledge and experience graciously.






Kathy K. McClellan
http://keppenart.com

Would not feel clean to leave Marlene off of this. Marlene has been on this site forever and over the years we have agreed and disagreed on many issues. What I know about her is she is well trained has a great eye and is very smart. The site would not be near as much fun without her!

This is a great idea for a thread, Ronald-- thank you!

My pick would have to be the incredibly talented Brooks Garten Hauschild. She was one of the first people to speak to me, offering her kindness when I entered a contest of hers. She then offered her guidance/support when I hosted my first contest (which was fraught with problems). And overall, she's a very amiable, well-spoken, well-intentioned, warm, down-to-earth person who creates beauty for the world. Two of my favorites of hers:

I'll second that, Ronald. Nearly every contribution of Marlene's has me absolutely LAUGHING OUT LOUD! Comic relief with incredible artistic talent. =)

I haven't seen anywhere near all of her work, but this one caught my eye:

Ill third it.. For Marlene.. she has so many unique works it is hard to favor just one.. but here is one that I love and wanted to show for her.. Here's to you Marlene..

Case in point, in another thread, I read Marlene's post, "I personally loved weiner level. and i bet abbie did too" I just laughed so loud my cat darted off my lap. Thanks you, as always, Marlene. =)

There are too many to post but I'll start with Alfred.
Always positive, humble and brilliant.



Joe Burgess
jb-imagery.com

Thank you Jean Gab (Jean Gabriel Poivre) for mentioning me, I enjoy all the talk we have behind the scenes as well.

I love VIVA! Vivian Anderson with all her vibrant opinions, and expressionistic paintings; I also love chatting with you behind the scenes.

I love Sophi's (Carolyn Weltman) paintings and the work of Jean Gabriel Poivre's work. Those of you who do this kind probably get a lot of bots like me.

On that note, so many artist's here are extremely talented like my top favorites would be Michael Lang, Bette Orr, Sharon Cummings, Genevieve Esson, Mario Carta's sculptures, Marlene Burns' Abstracts, Alfred Ng and so many more...way too many to mention.

I love how David Bridburg makes me laugh everyday.

I really appreciate the words of Floyd Snider, Harold Shull, Mike Savad and Cheryl Edwards. I take advice from you...so make it good.

The work of Patricia Strand, Patrick Anthony Pierson, Stephanie Moore, Donna Proctor, Sydne Archambault, Bob Galka, Cynthia Decker, Mike Savad and Louise Reeves blows me away in it's professionalism. I learn so much from all of you and also too many more folks that motivate and inspire me to keep painting. Great photographs and digital art inspire my paintings as well if not more than the painters.

I would also like to thank Michael Hoard for his interesting stories.

Finally,
I'm thankful for our mediators Abby and JC. Without them the diatribes would go on and on.

One of JC Findley's photos from Florida sold I think just last week. I am not sure I can find it
in his large portfolio. I have tried to find it. So instead I found something somewhat close to it.

Blown up size wise these are great shots. They capture a vista.

I like everyone here. I have no use for pecking orders. None of us really do.
We have the luxury of being our own bosses here. Lets enjoy that.

Lisa thanks for the kind mention.

Dave

Too many to list.

As Melissa said, too many to list and I don't want to mention any names because that would mean leaving somebody out. I'll just say thanks to everyone who contributes, helps, entertains, etc. and generally makes this a nice place to hang out! :)

Ronald,
Your art piece reminded me of the art in the classic movie "Yellow Submarine"

i like this thread thanks for the complement ron!

Susan just started here on FAA, all the success

I could mention all of the above as well, Marlene, Mike, Ed, Sweeney, etc. etc.

But as well I like these artist's work











and oh so many more

There is a lot of amazing artists here. I am nosey so I look at everyone's work when I'm scrolling thru the discussions. :) One of my favs is Sheena Pike, Her work is amazing.

Bruce Dumas, a very good artist and a very good friend of mine.

My sincere thanks to Lisa, Rahdne, Jean, Ron and Val for the mentions. The images that have been posted have spanned a 25 year period in my work.
So happy to know I've made a small difference in your faa experience....especially about making you laugh.
After all is said and done, the most significant gift I will give, is a smile on your face.

I apologize if I have caused anyone to spit out coffee on their keyboard.
Complimentary paper towels will be available with my next joke. ;)

Marlene
www.art-marleneburns.com

Ylli Haruni is one of my favorit, he is amazing artist, i like his diversity in his paintings and ofcourse his style.

David Bridburg, here is the thing, there have been many times where I confess I have no idea what David is doing or why he is doing it but he has caused me to think and wonder more than any artist in the site. David is a sincere dedicated person who has a direction that he is going for. I look forward to seeing where David's art goes to in the future!

i like this!

Oh Wow Jennifer Thank you , really appreciate the mention.

I'm with Melissa way too many to list .......Melissa herself is one of my faves along with my collection of beautifully talented and friendly FAA homies ( you know who you are) I appreciate you all.

Thanks again Jennifer xo

I'd like to thank Dale Witherow, Denny Bond and Cliff Spohn. They are all professional artists whose work and passion resonates with me. They do not frequent the threads.
Their work and conversations off site keep me fueled, even when I think I'm running on empty.

MARLENE BURNS

I have to highlight one of my photography based favs - Jessica Shelton. She's pushing the envelope with edgy self-portraits. Not the kind of stuff you typically expect to see on a POD. Hopefully she'll be discovered by the right market.

"Dale Witherow, Denny Bond and Cliff Spohn"-- if they resonate with you, Marlene, I will be sure to check them out.

painting and digital hybrid




this is watercolor!





There's 52 of these gems!

Well jeez Ronald, thanks. I want to give a great big shout out to Yulonda Rios. Yu has been on FAA nearly as long as I and her work is consistently at the top of the game. Smart, beautiful, and talented. And always nice.

Wanted to mention Roger Swezey, half the time he gets me to laugh so much I over look the quality of his art. When I do look I must say his work is very creative and impressive!

Gee, thanks Ron... I think

It all depends on which "NICE" you are referring to

nice (adj.) Look up nice at Dictionary.com
late 13c., "foolish, stupid, senseless," from Old French nice (12c.) "careless, clumsy; weak; poor, needy; simple, stupid, silly, foolish," from Latin nescius "ignorant, unaware," literally "not-knowing," from ne- "not" (see un-) + stem of scire "to know" (see science). "The sense development has been extraordinary, even for an adj." [Weekley] -- from "timid" (pre-1300); to "fussy, fastidious" (late 14c.); to "dainty, delicate" (c.1400); to "precise, careful" (1500s, preserved in such terms as a nice distinction and nice and early); to "agreeable, delightful" (1769); to "kind, thoughtful" (1830).

Roger,

No one would guess you are 80 y/o.

Dave

I like nice, & spicy and sweet and sour.

So many great people here for the variety of traits that they have to offer. If I named a few, I would be leaving 25 out.
& I appreciate them all.

So Cheers ! Here's to the best of you.

You among them Janine.

Aww... thank you Kevin, & likewise.

Kathy Stiber's style is beautifully unique and also love many many more but too many to mention! :))

Ron, Where are you man? Need some exciting post here.. lol.. bet you are wrapped up in shows and such.. let us know how ya doin man....