As an artist, I think like this: "from time to time there are colors and shapes dazzling my eyes, tickling my hands they invent me a new world with oil skies and aquarelle (watercolor) rivers" The … [Read more...]

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons

As an artist, I think like this: "from time to time there are colors and shapes dazzling my eyes, tickling my hands they invent me a new world with oil skies and aquarelle (watercolor) rivers" The … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Steve Jobs said, “Real Artists Ship!” Do you buy that? Well Steve, I understand what you are saying, but I am not sure that I have that vision. Is it art if no one buys it? Where would that leave … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Some great art? Your Great masterpiece? or something much more important? Bottom Line...The World Needs Your Gifts! Your creativity and your perception can change the world. The art that you bring … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

"It's all work until somebody buys it, then it's art." -the Jeremy irons/Alfred Stieglitz character told the Joan Allen/Georgia O'Keeffe character in the O'Keeffe biopic, Could this be true? Not so … [Read more...]

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Your purpose explains what you are doing with your life. Your vision explains how you are living your purpose. Your goals enable you to realize your vision. -Bob Proctor The painting and the quote … [Read more...]

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"In a survey of 90-year-olds, when asked what they would have done differently, they responded, 'Risk more, reflect more and leave a legacy that matters.'" -Dr. Linda Livingstone, Dean of Pepperdine … [Read more...]

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Every artist wants to find that deep, deep connection within themselves and with their spirit. I have attempted throughout my lifetime to emulate other artists I admired. Now I am finally comfortable … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Do YOU have what it takes to soar? Do YOU have what it takes to stand in your own truth? Do YOU have what it takes to create your art, your way regardless of the outcome? Do YOU have the courage to … [Read more...]
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Okay...I agreed to do this. Why? Peer pressure...shame...insanity Well, today on FaceBook Regina Garay, of Fauxology, said she has done this for the past 3 months and she intended to do it again. So … [Read more...]
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But I can't... But it's too hard... But I don't have an art degree... But I don't know how to sell... But people never comment on my blog... But I never sold a thing on Etsy... ADD YOU PERSONAL BUT … [Read more...]

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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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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...]

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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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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...]

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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...]

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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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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...]