Behind every great art event is...............

~A devoted leader~

And that would be the Yapping Cat herself, Miss Cindy Mayfield. 

Her enthusiasm & passion are contagious, she puts everything she’s got into making
Paper Cowgirls one of the best art retreats around.  And judging from the smiles & comments her efforts paid off.  It was a perfect day. 

Cindy’s got a heart of gold, I would happily be involved in any event she organized. Heck I’d even come work her garage sale if she asked me to.

 (I hope she doesn’t see that!)
~A kick Ass Partner!~

(Pardon my French but she is)

Ann Denise is a phenomenon.
With a wave of her paper clay wand she transformed the pink cottage into a vision of black, white & orange perfection. 

Spiders climbing walls, birdcages filled with crows, black cats & even a fortune teller – Zaltan!  

There was not one bare corner, no detail forgotten, or one tabletop left uncovered. 

AD is not only a decorating fiend but she can brew up some yummy treats!

She cooked up most of the food for the party, plus taught her awesome class. 

All this on no sleep.  
Whatever she’s taking, I want some!

~Art husbands~

 This T-shirt modeled & designed by Mr. Flatwoods Folk Art
(Tom Venable) says it all.
Tom chauffeurs Lesley all over the country so that she share her talent & art with her many fans- like me!  They are a real team, & he's a hoot!
Cindy’s husband Stuart is fixture at all PC events. He’s always giving directions to out of towner’s, being a tour guide, & schlepping provisions back & forth. (which is why I have no picture of him)
But most of all he is Cindy’s biggest support & cheerleader.  

Mike, Ann Denise’s partner in crime got my vote for MVP of the day.
He cooked & baked right alongside AD, swept & did dishes all day!
(now that's a man who knows the way to a woman's heart)

Even my husband Kevin, fresh off surgery lay in his sick bed finishing off my burlap kits.

 (Oh, he was fine, I gave him an ice pack & 2 vicodins first)
Next....

~Guest Artists~

There are a few artists whose work I adore & whose blogs I relentlessly stalk.  Lesley Venable is one. In fact the first workshop I ever bought was from Flatwoods Folk Art. 
 My journey into mixed media began with that class. So when I learned I would be teaching along side one of my idols I was thrilled & also intimidated.

But Lesley is as real as they come. So funny, honest & generous.

  Not many artists are willing to share their secrets with students, but this girl holds nothing back. 

But most importantly, behind every great art event are amazing people!!!!!!

It’s the cowgirls themselves

(you know I’m talking about you)

that inspire all of us to work hard to make everything perfect.

PC girls are just the best. There are no strangers at this art event.
If you came alone, you’d feel at home immediately & leave with a lot of new friends. No dress code, no pretense, just real people ready to party, bond & learn something new.  If you have the chance to make the spring event I promise you will have the time of your life!!!!!!!

Thank you to EVERY ONE of you for making this day so special for me!