Diana Trout, author of Journal Spilling, is on Artistically Speaking Talk Show this Sunday at 6:30 PM east/3:30 PM west. Dream doer, artist, author and teacher, Diana Trout, studied painting at the … [Read more...]

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Diana Trout, author of Journal Spilling, is on Artistically Speaking Talk Show this Sunday at 6:30 PM east/3:30 PM west. Dream doer, artist, author and teacher, Diana Trout, studied painting at the … [Read more...]

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“Never let someone else determine God’s will for your life. No one else can understand God’s unique call on your life as clearly as you can.” —Ray Pritchard, Leadership Lessons of Jesus: A Timeless … [Read more...]

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This is day 4 of a four part series showcasing my outdoor makeover, courtesy of KMart, and a Flamingo Soirée, inspired by Party Bluprints dot Com, to celebrate my new outdoor space. THE … [Read more...]

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This is Day 2 of a four part series showcasing my outdoor makeover, courtesy of KMart, and a Flamingo Soirée, inspired by Party Bluprints dot Com, to celebrate my new outdoor space. Oh my … [Read more...]

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This is day 1 of a four part series showcasing my outdoor makeover, courtesy of KMart, and a Flamingo Soirée, inspired by Party Bluprints dot Com, to celebrate my new outdoor space. Oh my … [Read more...]

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I, Secret Agent Inna Cognito...AKA Rebecca...accepted a top secret X-TREME mission (#xtremeschoolglue) to create fairy wings for my child grandchild. I was instructed to put my inconspicuous Field … [Read more...]

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Mark Horvath of Invisible People TV Receives GMC Terrain at SOBCon Chicago 2011 Mark, a Los Angeles storyteller and homeless activist, blogs at haRdLy NOrMal and vlogs at InvisiblePeople.tv. … [Read more...]

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Cheryl Malkowski will be the guest to Artistically Speaking Talk Show with Rebecca E. Parsons Sunday May 22, 2011 at 6:30PM east/3:30PM west. Cheryl has been quilting since 1993 and began designing … [Read more...]

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Editor's Note: I recently applied for a spot on the Fiskars Design Team. This is one of my designs for Unique/Innovative Tool Use. I am also doing Get Your Craft on Tuesday at Today's Creative … [Read more...]
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Recently I have had several artists ask me how to stay motivated in these tough economic times. It is not easy to keep at it day after day without a sale or even any interest in your artwork. So I … [Read more...]

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A Mother's Day Tribute "When I find myself in times of trouble Mother Mary comes to me. Speaking words of wisdom, let it be, let it be." -The Beatles, Let it Be. Let us pray for all of those who … [Read more...]

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The artist's path to success is not a straight line it is curvy and bumpy, weaving this way and that... The straight path does not lead to innovation Nothing interesting or important ever happens … [Read more...]

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"Students should be taught that failure is a process, not an obstacle." ~Scott Adams, The Wall Street Journal Artists need to understand this also...as we struggle with the process of creativity. … [Read more...]

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I wish each of you a blessed and meaningful Holy weekend... artwork by Rebecca E. Parsons... … [Read more...]

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You know me and my imagination...which seems to be running amuck with glee and wild abandon these days. It all started when I signed up was drafted was cajoled ,,,okay, I volunteered to be Dant-da-da … [Read more...]

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Whenever something weighs heavy on my spirit, I often use a body mapping technique to help work through it. Today this is on my easel. I learned this technique years ago in a workshop in the … [Read more...]

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Installation artist Candy Chang turned the side of an abandoned house in her New Orleans neighborhood into a giant Before I die... chalkboard for people to write their aspirations. Today, Sunday April … [Read more...]

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Linda Peterson is a major Dream Doer who will share her creative journey on Artistically Speaking Talk Show this Sunday (April 10, 2011) at 6:30 east/3:30 west. Linda is an artist, author and … [Read more...]

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This is my first design for Viva Las Vegastamps! I am honored to be on their new design team. I love dress forms and this VLV stamp (6388) inspired me to create an artwork that honors the time worn … [Read more...]