I am in a Halloween mood celebrating the 1 year anniversary of my radio show Artistically Speaking...so there will be Tricks and Treats all month. I am going to create some great fun art to give away. … [Read more...]

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am in a Halloween mood celebrating the 1 year anniversary of my radio show Artistically Speaking...so there will be Tricks and Treats all month. I am going to create some great fun art to give away. … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

What is the cost if I do this? I am up early this morning...the beach walk brought deep reflection about my dreams and my path. At times during the past year it may have looked as though I was … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I so want this costume for Halloween!!! There are many more costumes at www.spirithalloween.com. Tell me which one you want!!! … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Crafty Chica Kathy Cano-Murillo is up to positivity again!!! And you know I am all about positivity and counting your blessings!!! When every you look at the ring, be reminded to count your … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

While I was creating yesterday's post about Joan Louis, I realized that I was exactly in the midst of Living My Passion!! My heart is full with the sheer joy of knowing I am painting what I hear in … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Meet Joan Louis...artist! Joan is a painter that I much admire. I found him on FaceBook or he found me. I felt a spiritual connection with him immediately. His paintings are colorful and meaningful. … [Read more...]

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How to Paint a Tree Silhouette Mural Above: One of my faves from Pottery Barn Kids.. I love how they incorporate the shelve branches. I so want to do this in AdLeigh's room!!! HINT!!! … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Your Life and Your Lifestyle Procrastinator's Party The BEFORE Photo 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...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Constance Muller is a Dream Doer... Just look at her creative space above and feel the magic...to hear her wisdom and learn more about heer artistic journey listen to my interview with her on FAMM … [Read more...]
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Everyone needs vitamins and minerals to live. Artists need the BE vitamins to thrive... Vitamin BE Vitamin BE YOU Vitamin BE Creative Vitamin BE Purposeful Vitamin BE Unique Vitamin BE … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am taking a class at Jenny Doh's Creative Lab called Crafting My Best Life. I am in the second week and taking a look at my life journey...next I will try to illustrate it. In the video today, … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

“Problems cannot be solved at the level of awareness that created them.” –Albert Einstein as a mentor and coach, i facilitate breakthroughs...this is really ALL i do for my clients... i walk with them … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I have been blessed with some wonderful creative mentors in my life...mentors who lifted me up and allowed me to soar... Dom and Jean Luc, the two French masters who taught me to see...they … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Marketing Strategy prior to 2008 - Spend big $$$. Cast wide net. Yell the loudest. marketing strategies Marketing Strategy 2010 - More Intimate. Personalized Service. Human-scale. Boutique. Artisan. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Steve Jobs said: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” I … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
So you think you want a logo ?Most people who come to me to create a logo really want to create a brand. I have done brand identity form many years as a graphic designer. Now, more often, people are … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
ROI is short for Return on Imagination. As artists and creative business owners this is, or should be, what's it is ALL about? I will borrow from the Hokey Pokey song... You put your right art … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

This week's dream doer and yesterday's FAMM Live radio guest is Margot Potter a.k.a. The Impatient Crafter™. She is a designer, author, mixed media artist, trash to treasure trover, freelance writer, … [Read more...]