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Revamp It 2010

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Procrastinator's Party The BEFORE Photo You know I am a vamp. Soooo I was inspired to join Revamp it 2010...or what I call a Procrastinator's Party…to finish a project we have been trying to … [Read more...]

Color Muse Quarterly: Color Muse Hues, News and Views

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

by Debra Disman One of the things we discuss often during our Color Muse segments on Artistically Speaking Talk Show is how we can make our lives just a little bit easier as decorative painters, … [Read more...]

Dream Doer Annie Sloan

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Annie Sloan is living her dreams indeed. I will interview Annie this weekend for Artistically Speaking Talk Show on Sunday 9/19/2010. Annie and I have much in common. We both started painting murals … [Read more...]

Art is ALL About Starting Again & Again & Again

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

A post over on Damien Franco's blog about Stating Again as an artist got me thinking about R-tiste Monkey Shines...and things happen when ever I start thinkin'.....hummmmmmm...thinking about R-tiste … [Read more...]

Burlap and Mosaics from Lavender Hill Studio

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Penny at Lavender Hill Studio blog always has some wonderful things for sale. I found this piece today and just had to share... The small footstool is $35 but she is known for her amazing mosaic … [Read more...]

Burlap and Mosaics from Lavender Hill Studio

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Penny at Lavender Hill Studio blog always has some wonderful things for sale. I found this piece today and just had to share... The small footstool is $35 but she is known for her amazing … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Copyright…Painting a Sports Figure

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I know many of you are asked to paint a favorite sports figure on the walls of a client's home or business. The next time you are asked, please remember the following. Please note that I will not be … [Read more...]

If I could teach like Suzi…

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Here is my first drawing using Suzi Blu's techniques As you all know, I have been a teacher of creativity and painting for many years...and I recently signed up for a class at Suzi Blu's Les Petit … [Read more...]

Perseverance Pays for an Artist

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

by Sabra Lynne Crockett I was blessed with the knowledge of what I wanted to do for the rest of my life at the age of five. The decision to be an artist was natural for me, but not well received … [Read more...]

Brenda Pinnick visits Artistically Speaking

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Artist and color guru Brenda Pinnick visit Artistically Speaking Talk Show Sunday 6/27/2010 and 6:30 PM Eastern time. Brenda shares her creative journey with our listeners. Brenda was born with a … [Read more...]

Metal Weaving Artist Catherine Foster

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

FAMM Live is my second radio show for fiber and mixed media artists. Today we welcome metal weaving artist Catherine Foster . Catherine’s intent is to live life as a prayer. She meditates every day, … [Read more...]

Bead Embroidery

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

by Rebecca E. Parsons Sherry Serafini Makes a Bead Embroidery Bracelet I recently took a Surface Design class with Martine House at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. It was an … [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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