What ever happened to Brenda Hoddinott and if she is still around what is her involvement in this web site?

Hi Calvin,

She's around -- the mods talk to her frquently -- but she hasn't been participating in the general forums much. She still posts new lessons on a regular basis.

I don't think this thread should belong here or on the site since it misses the whole point of this wonderful educationl place and besides is insulting to Brenda Hoddinott who made this Drawspace possible.

I agree with you ElenaM, her presence is here in every forum, we wouldn't have this place if not for her.
Trish

I'm not sure what anyone would think was wrong with asking after her!

I've wondered about it also from time to time over the past few months, but I imagine she's a very busy lady. If she happens to pop into this thread, just wanted to say Thanks Brenda for continuing to present new lessons!

We assure you Brenda is around .. and there is nothing wrong with asking where she is ..it shows that she is missed and is thought about .

Brenda is a special person ...she has many things that she does outside of drawspace just like the rest of us ...but SHE is the one who brings this site to us ..she has many people she trust to help her ...if you only knew all the things this woman has done and does you would maybe better understand .

and she does pop in at times and reads the threads ....but I know how much time it takes to read threads ..answer questions ...welcome people ...make sure the content is clean ...you can spend a long time sitting here lol I have done it ..many times ...so have the other Moderators and Admin.

Anyone who doesn't "perceive" Brenda's presences here needs to study the qualities that make a leader. Drawspace exists and grows because Brenda has these leadership qualities. If you want to see Brenda's presence just look at her gallery, view her lessons or look at the people who follow her. A leader leads and inspires because their level of achievement is higher than those who desire to follow them. All of us members and moderators are following in her shadow, so to find Brenda just follow those who are seeking to be like her.

Brenda is not just an extremely talented artist but also has the qualities of a great leader that is why she cannot and need not be personally available to all of us.

Bobby

I agree with your view point and look up to Brenda with great respect.