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The best advice for artists I ever heard!!!

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Dream Doer Extraordinaire... Sadie draws Sadie says..."Everyone is all connected...so when we're connected, it means we ALL believe in each other! I believe that you can do whatever you want, whenever … [Read more...]

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John C. Campbell Folk School $100 Discount

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Save $100 on Folk School classes As a way to say "Thank You" to our loyal students who spread the word about how much fun the Folk School is and celebrate their  85th anniversary, JCCFS is offering a … [Read more...]

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Monday Marketing Minute #10 Ethical Behavior

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

The following quote came across my desk today. It really made me pause and think about the state of business today. Do you have a code of ethics for your professional art business? "Ethical behavior … [Read more...]

2 Comments business of art, creative entrepreneur, Monday Marketing Minute

Gilded Ceiling with Modello Decorative Masking Patter

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Susan Bickford provides some process and finish shots of a ceiling stencil project.  She writes: This gilded tree on the ceiling idea goes back several years for me and actually predates Modello … [Read more...]

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Dream Doer Friday…Violette

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Yesterday, I had the fortunate experience of interviewing Violette...who leads what she calls her Bohemian Tribe...through many adventures in art and creativity. He book, "Journal Bliss" is an amazing … [Read more...]

2 Comments Dream Doer Friday, FAMM Live

Monday Marketing Minute #9…Why DO Artists Fail at Making a Living?

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

from Art & Money Why do so many artists fail in their quest to earn a living through their art? Most artists fail NOT because they lack talent but because they have not been properly trained in … [Read more...]

2 Comments business of art, creative entrepreneur, Monday Marketing Minute

Every Artist has a Story

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

How I Became a Decorative Artist by Barbara Rocha (Editor's Note: This article is from Barbara's blog Paint A Lifestyle. Barbara owns a Decorative painting company based in Ontario, Canada.  It is a … [Read more...]

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Dream Doer Friday…Mario Bresciani at work

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Our Dream Doer this week is Mario Bresciani - Marbre art. Browse through the gallery below and see just a tiny glimpse into the talent and mastery of Mario. His sense of whimsy is evident in the … [Read more...]

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Monday Marketing Minute #8…How Do You Feel About Selling Your Art?

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

A recent plea for help...I NEED HELP!! Despite all my efforts at selling my art, I am not selling except for small 2- and 3-figure pieces occasionally. What am I doing wrong? Let me ask you a few … [Read more...]

1 Comment creative entrepreneur, Monday Marketing Minute

PDRA/The Faux Finisher Magazine on Artistically Speaking Talk Show

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Dan Simon and Diane Capuano will join Lyna and me on the AS Talk Show 8/8/2010 to talk about the magazine, the future of the painting and decorative industry and much more. Please join us. Dan Simon … [Read more...]

3 Comments Artistically Speaking Talk Show, business of art, decorate with paint, decorative art/artist

Dream Doer Tejae Floyde, Queen of Hearts

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Our Dream Doer this Friday is Tejae Floyde...artist Tejae is living her dream and I salute her today! She was a guest on FAMM Live radio yesterday. It was a magical interview with inspiring words of … [Read more...]

2 Comments creative entrepreneur, decorative art/artist, Dream Doer Friday, FAMM Live

Carla Sonheim…artist, author, teacher

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Carla Sonheim is on FAMM Live 7/1/2010 to launch her new book...she is an artist...a painter of girls, mother of boys. The Artist Carla took her first art class when she was 30, after having … [Read more...]

3 Comments creative entrepreneur, decorative art/artist, Inspiration

I Want to be With People Who Submerge

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I want to be with people who submerge In the task, who go into the fields to harvest And work in a row and pass the bags along, Who are not parlor generals and field deserters But move in a common … [Read more...]

4 Comments Boomer Geek Girl, creative entrepreneur, CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, decorative art/artist, Mind & Body

Decorative Concrete Videos and DVDs

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Bob Harris of Decorative Concrete Institute has some great educational videos for decorating your concrete surfaces. Bob Harris is president of the Decorative Concrete Institute, … [Read more...]

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DIYer. Graphic Designer. Creative. Foodie. Rebecca E. Parsons is a Renaissance gal with designers eye living happily where design meets new media. Rebecca is an award-winning graphic designer, writer, storyteller, digital and Photographic Artist, Dreamer, Lifelong Communicator and Blissful Wordsmith. Unconventional and delightfully curious, she is passionate about helping others find their visual voice through great blog design. She believes that every dream is possible and possible is everywhere!

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