tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post5875735873772443370..comments2024-03-20T02:19:07.512-07:00Comments on The Very Best Balloon Blog: Who's your Balloon Industry Hero? Part 1Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-5307705947057716402013-05-02T12:23:26.112-07:002013-05-02T12:23:26.112-07:00I work with balloons for 17 years, and my heroes w...I work with balloons for 17 years, and my heroes were many, everyone I've met in this beautiful crazy world of balloons. but if I had to name some important people that at first they sent me their great passion were Roberta Tincani Lever, and Marvin Hardy. They made me understand that the Balloon art is not a job but a way of life. Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809481545834952344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-13903300823028504332013-04-15T15:33:54.359-07:002013-04-15T15:33:54.359-07:00I would have to say Linda Bruce, David Grist, Troy...I would have to say Linda Bruce, David Grist, Troy Apprill and Robbie Furman have truly been leaders and guides for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07670966486504351843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-7801270243408928802013-04-14T05:18:19.331-07:002013-04-14T05:18:19.331-07:00Definitely BRUCE WALDEN is my very first (and fore...Definitely BRUCE WALDEN is my very first (and forever) hero! GBAlmanachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14658881269909200308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-14676750464710388982013-04-12T15:30:48.956-07:002013-04-12T15:30:48.956-07:00Treb is my Hero ;-)
Treb is my Hero ;-)<br />Elizabeth Ballonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489037271381894806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-62400500433909123732013-04-11T04:38:24.271-07:002013-04-11T04:38:24.271-07:00I'm a starter in the business of balloonsculpt...I'm a starter in the business of balloonsculpting. I'm inspired by Buster Balloon. Surfing at the internet and youtube, I saw his vids and the way he entertains and that gave me the inspiration to become a balloonartist. I was verry lucky to meet him at T&S2013 and followd his masterclass. <br /><br />Greetings from<br />Ronald Vierkant<br />alias Willenn BallonnenRvierkanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726139160050658216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-51899812912771148182013-04-10T15:31:17.087-07:002013-04-10T15:31:17.087-07:00My heroes And inspirers contain a very long & ...My heroes And inspirers contain a very long & distinguished list of Australian & overseas artists & people. <br />First would be Rachelle Fraser from Quakatex Balloons Brookvale New South Wales Australia who talked me into attending my first Australasian Balloon Concention at Manly NSW Australia in 2005 (actually talked me into is a little soft - told me I was mad not to attend & would regret it forever if I missed it were the actual words LOL) from that humble beginning was born a meeting with so many people who were as passionate about balloons as I was!! My balloon career has just skyrocketed from here, I have met some amazing people who both inspire and I look up to, but the next would have to be Linda Bruce, I met Linda at the same convention, a very beautiful lady who was happy to share with everyone her key to success. I decided in my first class with her that she was my role model, I wanted to compete at my next convention (I have at every convention I have been to as an attendee) and all the while giving back to the industry that gave to me in the first place in whatever capacity I could, from simple sharing to getting involved in QBN and BASA (the Australian industry body) to presenting training to my peers for both BASA and eventually Qualatex Australia! The next person is another Aussie, he has inspired me & created what my husband calls 'a monster with a life of it's own'. I'm referring to being introduced into the world of twisting by Jeff 'The Uncanny' Hayes from Tasmania Australia also at the Manly convention. He inspired me to introduce twisting to my business to 'set me aside' from the other businesses in the area. I now do a lot of twisting both within my decor business and also by introducing twisting into my business through linework and children's parties!! Of course there are many more but these would be the three main ones!<br />Amanda Griffiths CBA 'Mizz Mandee'<br />Top Hat Party Supplies<br />Barrack Heights NSW AustraliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18083896552172721242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-50696523661818186712013-04-10T08:39:41.970-07:002013-04-10T08:39:41.970-07:00One of my Heros is on of the First Instructors I m...One of my Heros is on of the First Instructors I met in the industry Peggy Williams. What I love about Peggy is she has a Passion for Balloons, and helping others have success! When she shares a reciepe she would add the Cha-Ching to help you see $$$ signs. And the Added Value you can give to a balloon to really make money!<br /><br />another Hero Is Colin Stewart as he consistently works his business and creates Amazing sculptures. It's always great to see what he is doing by wathcing his Facebook Post!<br /><br />Third Hero would be Steven Jones, in addition to being a wonderful Balloon Artist creating delightful designs, he Runs a Video Company allowing balloon artist to continue their eductation via videos and runs an AMAZING convention FLOAT...the concept of FLOAT being an Advanced convention in the US that allows a platform for Mulitiple Balloon Companies to be featured at the same event, Great Classes and wonderful competitions...the networking and learning that I have gained from FLOAT is unmeasurable.<br /><br />I love the balloon industry as it is full of "hero's" so many Great Artist who share with others to continue to take our industry to the next level!<br /><br />Joette Giardina<br />Party People Celebration Company<br />Lakeland, FLJoette Giardinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00814515897828871894noreply@blogger.com