oh by the way zoe my welcome pack came the very next day , speed of light.... well almost.

no, certainly don't let it beat you, definately give it another go :). glad your welcome pack came so quickly!!

Joined last week and have already had my membership pack and art course videos! A big thanks to Gemma at Customer Service for sorting out one little issue so quickly, some other companies could learn about Customer Service from that!

Am looking forward to being part of the community here.

Just having my first look through the Forum posts, just joined this afternoon, so waiting for my order to arrive. Seen your post Zoe and see you too like pastels and the subject matter seems similar to mine. We may be able to swap some tips etc., over the course our membership, what do you think. Margaret

hi margaret that would be great to swap tips and that, i always need a few tips especially with pastels as not used pastels long. :)

Good to get a reply Zoe, my profile isnt up and running yet, guess there is a wait until it kicks in. So, look forward to keeping in touch.

I have moments of thinking I am rubbish but I have sold 5 pictures over the last four years, so somebody must like what I do - good job I dont rely on the sales to eat eh!!!

thats fine i hate it if someone doesnt reply to me! i think there is a short wait for you profile to get up and running, ive just added a gallery of my most recent artwork by going on profile and click on my galleries? i'd like to see your work to and im sure you are not rubbish but i think that of myself to sometimes, always striving to be better!! good to keep in touch with someone from here:)

I think we are own worst critics Zoe dont you. I have started getting to a point where I am on the verge of ripping it off the easel and binning it, and I walk away, have a coffee and look again and often see what is wrong and sort it. Started saving a lot of paper doing that lol!!!!!

Just checked out your gallery, I am impressed - have emailed you. Margaret

yes thats the best thing to do, is walk away or even sleep on it, and if you take a photo you can see any mistakes that way to! it seems that we are very critical! :) thankyou margeret I'm glad you think they are good, the movie and horror art isnt everyones cup of tea!! thanks for email i'll check it out now! :)