an encouraging day

this past weekend i went to the saline summerfest craft and art show.  helen, the wonderful woman who planned the event, is also organizing the art fair that i was accepted into (the saline harvest of the arts), which will take place on september 25th.  knowing that i'm new to the arts and crafts scene, she suggested that i attend some art shows to get ideas on how to display my art, organize my tent/booth, etc.  i'm so glad i took her advice! 

while looking at different artists' booths for ideas, i couldn't help noticing their amazing art and photography.  i introduced myself to a few different women, told them that i really liked their work, and that i was an artist.  one of these woman is scottie magro of seeds studio.  scottie was super friendly and offered some ideas and suggestions about how to decorate my booth.  i visited her blog when i got home and entered a giveaway she was having for the photograph below - which i won!  can't wait to have this photo in our apt.  now i just have to decide where to hang it...

photo by the talented & sweet scottie magro of seeds studio!

there is a LOT of work to be done before the art fair next month.  i think that the gift of meeting a few women who are doing what i'm trying to do myself - and who were so friendly and helpful to me in the process - is going to help things seem more doable.  yet another way God continues to encourage me on this artful adventure...