Hi Lina,

You are right, I am sure there is plenty of wonderful places in your country
Transylvania is part of Romania; I was born there, but because the horrible communist regime, I left that country when I finally had the opportunuty. Now times have changed, (economically there is better now, is worse here...) but I do not plan to return there.
I have been living in Budapest for more than 18 years now, the city still have beautiful parts, as your mother said. It's more crowded, more dirty:), but there are wonderful parts.
How did your mother happen to come over these places?
I will look up for some links about Budapest today, and I send it to you.

Well, there are many artist communities here, but everyone mostly is struggling for her/himself. Very difficult to be part of some gallery, some kind of closed circles. I don't really bother, as far I sold my graphics abroad and I feel very well on communities like this, Scuttlebutt.
What about you regarding this matter?

We have some things in common indeed, I love animals - and you won't believe it, one of my favorites is coala bear. I adore them, I am always watching them on tv, when it's possible (Animal Planet)

Well, I finished up in a pritty novel,
looking forward to hear from you,

best regards,
Anikó

Thanks for your kind comment about my landscapes. Its easy to be inspired around here! I just noticed you live in Budapest now. My mother used to travel there way back in the 1950's, she said it was beautiful.

Is there a thriving artist community?  warm wishes from Australia, Lina

Hello!

Thanks for the compliment on my oil painting "Vietnam"! 

Wishing you the very best,

-Jendria 

Your work is magical and inspiring- like collage, but digital.  I love it!

Sharmon