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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...]

Leave a Comment business of art, creative entrepreneur, decorate with paint, decorative art/artist

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...]

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Monday Marketing Minute #8…How Do You Feel About Selling Your Art?

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...]

1 Comment creative entrepreneur, Monday Marketing Minute

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...]

3 Comments Artistically Speaking Talk Show, business of art, decorate with paint, decorative art/artist

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...]

2 Comments creative entrepreneur, decorative art/artist, Dream Doer Friday, FAMM Live

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...]

3 Comments creative entrepreneur, decorative art/artist, Inspiration

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...]

4 Comments Boomer Geek Girl, creative entrepreneur, CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, decorative art/artist, Mind & Body

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...]

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Monday Marketing Minute #7 – You have Always had the Power…

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

We continue our marketing series with a discussion about Social Media and the power it has for your marketing strategy. If you are not including Social Media in your marketing strategy, I ask, … [Read more...]

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Stencil Concrete…Update Your Patio/Porch

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Our Dream Doer this week is Bob Harris... Bob Harris of Decorative Concrete Institute has some great educational videos for decorating your concrete surfaces. Bob Harris is … [Read more...]

2 Comments decorating, Dream Doer Friday

Color Muze-As the Color Turns

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

“Color Muze” Article #1 by Debra Disman As the Color Turns: Considering the Color Wheel As artists, decorative painters, artisans, craftspeople, and creators, color is one of the building blocks … [Read more...]

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Monday Marketing Minute #6-4 Stages of Community Building for Artists

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

4 Stages of Community Building for Artists Bloggers love to communicate...those of us who have embraced social media with open arms love to communicate...but are all forms of communication desirable … [Read more...]

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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...]

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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...]

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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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