Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, paint brush in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming  'WOO HOO!  What a ride!

TIPS, TECHNIQUES AND TALES

The SDP conference will be held in Peoria Illinois in 2009.  After much searching for a less expensive venue, with easy travel from most locations in the US and abroad – Peoria came to the top of the list.  We are hoping that the change in direction, will make it more affordable and will enable more people to attend

PUBLICATIONS

Look for articles in Paintworks magazine through out 2009 featuring "How to get started in a Decorative Painting business" and success stories of some of our New England business women. Also featured will be a brush review of my favorite brushes.

Painting magazine in 2009 will feature 2 projects on turning trash into treasure; and a Christmas Crescent moon on a twig wreath.

SOME OF MY FAVORITE WEB PAGES

Please send details of any sites you would like to be considered for addition to this list.

	DecoArt - product information, painting tips, etc.
	Viking Woodcrafts
	JB Wood Products - home of hundreds of unfinished wood items all ready for your decorative touch
	Wood Concepts
	Painter's Paradise
	Society of Decorative Painters - news, events, addresses for local chapters, etc.
	Paintworks Magazine - homepage for the online version of PaintWorks Magazine
	Quick & Easy Painting Magazine - homepage for the online version of Quick & Easy Painting Magazine
	Delta Technical Coatings - product information and lots more.
	The Country Register - free publication that focuses on crafts and craft outlets.
	Loew-Cornell - lots of information about brushes, how they are used, how to care for them, etc.
	Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts, Ludlow, Vermont - includes information on all summer classes.
	New England Traditions (NET) - includes information on the next conference in Providence, RI, Columbus Day weekend.
	Linda Coulter - Linda combines the Old World multi-layering techniques with today's designs and art materials to create a "beginner-friendly" art education program.
	The Painting Rag - a free publication devoted to decorative painting.