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...]

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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...]

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...]
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...]

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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...]

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I am participating in the 4th 2011 Diary Project. You can too!!! Any artist, crafter, photographer, musician, poet or someone who would just like to promote your art on the web...you can be part of … [Read more...]

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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...]
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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...]

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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...]

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Debbie Meyer posted this t-shirt she created in response to a declare proudly to the world who you are exercise. I challenge you to create an Invincible You T-Shirt declaring exactly who you are … [Read more...]
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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...]

written 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 exciting week filled with new … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

It starts tomorrow...Arlington (Dallas-Fort Worth area), Texas Learn! Shop! Crop! Do it all this weekend! Thursday, June 3 9am – 6pm Friday, June 4 9am – 6pm Saturday, June 5 9am – … [Read more...]

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An article about C8C Publisher/Editor, Rebecca E. Parsons, is featured on Faux by Kathy website this month. Kathy Carroll was interviewed on Artistically Speaking Talk Show. Listen to the show here. … [Read more...]

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Dean Sickler has just sent his new color book "The Keys to Color" to the printer. It will be available soon. Dean shares his new book with Lyna and Laine Discepoli on Artistically Speaking Radio … [Read more...]

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My friend Maria Given Nerius wrote this on FaceBook, "And crafting is a friend...as is writing...so that friend will wait. The mojo comes back when the time is right and the heart is open." I told … [Read more...]
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I paint fabric! After I paint it, I create purses, tote bags, and accessories with the painted cloth. I teach others all my techniques for fun and funky painting using freehand painting, stencils, … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I have just finished writing the curriculum for my Doodle Bags - funky painted purses, jewelry and more workshop at John C. Campbell Folk School. It is going to be a fun class...I can't wait. The bags … [Read more...]
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I NEED YOU ALL TO VOTE 4 ME!!!! i have thrown my hat into the Next Top Spiritual Author competition...in order to advance to the next round, I need you to vote for me...it means a lot to me to get … [Read more...]

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Seth Godin's blog post about Revisiting conspicuous consumption may be an answered prayer for those of us who are artists and craftsmen... It is a great article Rich people will always indulge the … [Read more...]
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