One of my favorite things about our interconnected world is how easy it is to discover marvelously talented people today – people who, even just five years ago, I might never have had a chance to encounter. The internet and independent storefronts like Etsy have made it so much easier for talented folks around the world to set up shop and find like-minded consumers – and I love that!! I think it’s so neat that someone who might never have found a market for their DIY keychain kits or cutest Disney princess dresses or wooden toys in their hometown can now grow a booming, worldwide business thanks to the simple and inexpensive tools at our fingertips. In the same vein, I don’t often set foot in galleries, so until recently my chances for learning about talented young artists were slim. With Etsy and Pinterest, however, I now have more options than I have walls. Here are five of my current favorites: Artist: Yang Yang Pan Medium: oil Print pricing: from $25 for an 8×10″ print to $75 for a 16×20″ print Original pricing: unknown Artist: Belinda Marshall Medium: acrylic Print pricing: from $40 for a 7×8″ print to $140 for a 16×23″ print Original pricing: starts at $275 Artist: Emily Rickard Medium: acrylic (I think) Print pricing: $32 for an 8×10″ print Original pricing: starts at $575 Artist: The Fox & She Medium: acrylic Print pricing: n/a Original pricing: starts at $135 Artist: Michelle Armas Medium: acrylic and oil Print pricing: $35 for a 13×17″ print, $350 for a 36×36″ canvas print Original pricing: starts at $200 I know that Michelle Armas’ work is nothing new in the online world, but I adore it. That particular painting just fills me with glee – it’s all of my favorite colors in