Most fractal artists begin fractaling after they have found someone they choose to emmulate - hero or mentor. Some try many different styles; some find their own style the first time around and stick with it. Copying someone elses style honors both artists. Angie has openly stated that she is inspired by Mindy's fractals. There is nothing wrong with that! I doubt anyone here can state that they haven't tried, at least once, to copy the style of fractal artists like Paul Carlson, Janet Parke, Kerry Mitchell and others. Angie, you just keep fractaling. Your images are lovely. There are a few known people here in the fractal community who love to sow seeds of confusion, anger, and disappointment. Don't let the b______s get you down! LindaA