My Fishin' Buddy Greeting Card

Hello from Virginia! I hope where ever you live you are having a great time today. We are having a beautiful day, temperatures are a little high, in the 90's, but for the end of August that is to be expected, fall is just around the corner, watch out for it!

Well! It is time to go fishing! Do you have a fishing friend that you would like to remember? Here is a great card for you to remind him or her of some of the great times that you have had together. This is beautiful card stock and a place in side of the card to write your personal message. My name is on the back of the card!

 You can view and purchase my fine art prints and cards here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

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  If you are short on spending funds I also offer a-lay-away plan. 25% down.

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Interview feature about the Artist Dessie H Durham, written by Heather McBroom:

http://theetsyscene.blogspot.com/2013/03/e-arlier-on-last-week-i-was-able-to.html#!/2013/03/e-arlier-on-last-week-i-was-able-to.html

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Interview feature about Dessie H. Durham: Written by Artist Zeana Romanovna from Fine Arts America for featuring  me in my website here:

http://www.fineartandartists.com/2013/07/dessie-durham-featured-artist.html?showComment=1373484534131#c2354422234754891413

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Today's Feature:

I would like to feature Tracy whose Etsy shops name is "MySongsDesigns" she offers Vintage Finds and Handcrafted Pieces From Every Era.

Tracy says, my Vintage items include sterling silver, gold, and beautiful costume pieces. Jewelry is not the only vintage you will find. There are items being added weekly so make sure to watch my store.

My handcrafted items range from necklaces, earrings, bracelets and pendants created with glass, gems, semi precious stones, ceramic, crystals and wire.

Enhancing your natural beauty should not be expensive, I hope you will find my treasures affordable and bring joy when you wear them

Tracy

You can view and purchase from her shop here

www.etsy.com/shop/MySongsDesigns
www.facebook.com/my.songs.designs
twitter.com/MySongsDesigns
pinterest.com/mysongsdesigns
Reviewed by Anonymouson August 5, 2013

      Vintage Estate Oval Faceted Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Only 14K Yellow Gold Ornate Frame September Birthstone
Very quick shipping and a beautiful pendant! It is the exact size that I was looking for, and I very much appreciate the up-close photography and measurements. Matches what I envisioned perfectly. Many thanks for your service. Will continue to follow your shop.
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Art tips: How can I paint light from life like the impressionists?http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-can-i-paint-light-from-life-like.html
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Featured: I love all the good information that I get from Alyson's newsletters, I hope you like them too. And she offers great art tips for artist..

Alyson Stanfield is an artist advocate and business mentor at ArtBizCoach.com. This article was originally published on her Art Biz Blog, which is consistently listed as a top 20 art blog. Read more articles like this at http://artbizblog.com.
She says; Every week I send the free Art Biz Insider newsletter, which has tips you can implement immediately to help market your art and grow your business

Start your subscription now and read more articles like this at. http://artbizcoach.com
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If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist or collect art , please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth, if you have a question I will do my best to answer.

I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

I will see you again soon,

Dessie Durham ~Artist

 

 

 

 

 

Jewelry Storage Safe

Hello! I hope you are doing well, it is raining here in Virginia today.

Jewelry safe: Do you travel? Do you have a safe and reliable place to hide your valuables. You can hide your money in your closet or under your clothes!  I sell a storage safe for small valuable items like money and jewelry that have been become very popular.

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Jewelry Safe: You not only get a beautiful padded coat hanger, but the safe folds up under the coat hanger and keeps your jewelry or money out of sight. It has clear vinyl pockets for keeping your valuables pieces stored separately and safely...No one will ever know that you have stored your valuables under your clothes! This a great way to keep your valuables like jewelry and money safe when you travel. Or if you need more room for storage you can just not fold it up and you still have your valuables stored safely.

Just roll it up into the coat hanger pocket .
Again this great if you are traveling
.It has Velcro fasteners

Each little decorative (trim) picture may be different on each safe. You may view and purchase the Jewelry Safe here, as well as my Fine Art Prints.
www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

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Art tip: This may be of some interest to you:

Colors in my sunset paintings looks dirty, what can I do?
http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.com/2010/09/colours-in-my-sunset-paintings-look.html----------------------------------------------------------------------
Today's Feature:

I would like to introduce Cynthia, her Etsy shops name is
SudMuffinSoaps. She says, all of our Product are Hand Made with all natural products and are vegan friendly. The Goats Milk Glycerin and Clear Glycerin Soaps are made with Shea Butter and Olive Oil and they moisturize your skin...

This is a very relaxing 4 ounces bar of soap, it has a fresh lavender and musk fragrance. It is a luscious blend of Goats milk glycerin, Shea butter or Olive oil... And it also comes in Clear Glycerin with Shea Butter and Olive Oil, topped with real dried lavender flowers.

 I enjoy making this great fragrance soap, as I bathe it makes me feel like I have escaped to a beautiful garden!

So, take a deep breath, climb into your tub, wash the day away and escape to your own beautiful garden!

We have a great selection of soaps, please visit our store and enjoy our unique soaps!

See our great fragrances here, you will love them!

You may view and purchase here: www.etsy.com/shop/SudMuffinSoaps

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 Shop reviews from customers:

Reviewed by Anonymous on August 10th, 2013

Honey Almond Goats Milk Bar Soap.p

I love the way this makes my skin feel. I use this on my face and the results are smooth tighter skin. Smells wonderful. You have an amazing gift and wonderful product. I will purchase for gifts to my family and friends.
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Reviewed by Anonymous on August 10, 2013

Nut n Honey Oat Bar                                                   

I was gonna give this as a gift. I think I might keep it for myself
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Reviewed by Anonymous on August 15th, 2013

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  Lavenders lushes musk bar

  My New Lavenders Lushes Musk Bar Soap Has a Totally Banging Sensual Lavender Fragrances! :O ) Thank you very much!!!                            

You may view and purchase here: www.etsy.com/shop/SudMuffinSoaps
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Interview feature: about the Artist Dessie H Durham, written by Heather McBroom:

http://theetsyscene.blogspot.com/2013/03/e-arlier-on-last-week-i-was-able-to.html#!/2013/03/e-arlier-on-last-week-i-was-able-to.html

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Interview feature about Dessie H. Durham: Written by Artist Zeana Romanovna from Fine Arts America for featuring  me in my website here:

http://www.fineartandartists.com/2013/07/dessie-durham-featured-artist.html?showComment=1373484534131#c2354422234754891413

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Featured: I love all the good information that I get from Alyson's newsletters, I hope you like them too. And she offers great art tips for artist..

Alyson Stanfield is an artist advocate and business mentor at ArtBizCoach.com. This article was originally published on her Art Biz Blog, which is consistently listed as a top 20 art blog. Read more articles like this at http://artbizblog.com.
She says; Every week I send the free Art Biz Insider newsletter, which has tips you can implement immediately to help market your art and grow your business

Start your subscription now and read more articles like this at. http://artbizcoach.com

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If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist, please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth. If I can answer questions I will do my best to answer. 

It is my wish that this blog will bring artisans together and we will be able to communicate with each other as we paint with our dreams, memories, history and myths and we will search out answers to some expert tips, videos and tutorials to help us along the way. 

This is my invitation to you: 
Please follow my, Eclectic Oil and Acrylic Still Life Art Work Blog so that we can both form a win/win relationship that we can both benefit from. It is my hope that if you are an artist you may find helpful information here! I too, will always be seeking ways to improve on the art that I do and hope you will enjoy following me on Dessie's Eclectic Oil and Acrylic Still Life Works of Art: 

 I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

 I will see you again soon…

 Dessie H. Durham, Artist

 

Dried Flower Petals Fine Art Prints.

 Hello from Virginia! I hope where ever you live you are having a great time today. It is a little warm in Virginia today temperatures are up in the high nineties!

 Painting abstract art is the second best thing that I like to paint. Some times when I am painting from a bouquet of flowers they sometimes dry up, this time I used the dried flowers to paint "Petals of Flowers." Do you know some one that needs art on their walls? This painting would make a great housewarming gift. This painting may be purchased in smaller sizes.

 I hope you enjoy  viewing them... Please have a good day! 

 You can view and purchase my fine art prints here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

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If you are short on spending funds I also offer a-lay-away plan. 25% down.
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Interview feature about the Artist Dessie H Durham, written by Heather McBroom:

http://theetsyscene.blogspot.com/2013/03/e-arlier-on-last-week-i-was-able-to.html#!/2013/03/e-arlier-on-last-week-i-was-able-to.html

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Interview feature about Dessie H. Durham: Written by Artist Zeana Romanovna from Fine Arts America for featuring  me in my website here:

http://www.fineartandartists.com/2013/07/dessie-durham-featured-artist.html?showComment=1373484534131#c2354422234754891413

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Todays Feature:

I would like to feature Megan whose Etsy shops name is "MegansMenagerie" you will find original expertly handcrafted cowls, scarves, gloves, head scarves, and more! She says, each item is made with my own hands at my home on the Jersey Shore. AS SEEN IN: Cool Mom Picks, Simply Crochet Mag (UK), Disney Baby, Scarf 365 and more!

☆All my items come from a smoke free and pet free home.

☆Custom orders welcome!

☆My cowls range in price due to the kinds of yarn I use and the type of buttons that I put on them. Most of the buttons I use are vintage and once they are gone, they're gone.

You can view and purchase from her shop here

www.MegansMenagerie.etsy.com
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Art tips: How can I paint windows and doors?

http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/the-windows-and-doors-on-my-street.html

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Featured: I love all the good information that I get from Alyson's newsletters, I hope you like them too. And she offers great art tips for artist..

Alyson Stanfield is an artist advocate and business mentor at ArtBizCoach.com. This article was originally published on her Art Biz Blog, which is consistently listed as a top 20 art blog. Read more articles like this at http://artbizblog.com.
She says; Every week I send the free Art Biz Insider newsletter, which has tips you can implement immediately to help market your art and grow your business

Start your subscription now and read more articles like this at. http://artbizcoach.com
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If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist or collect art , please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth, if you have a question I will do my best to answer.

 I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

 I will see you again soon,

 Dessie Durham ~Artist

 

 

 

 

 

Lemonade Fine Art Print

Hello! Here in Virginia the temperature is hot and I hope you are doing well here today...

 My daughter does my grocery shopping and enjoys selecting the fruit that I paint from the produce section of our grocery store, she not only selects the best looking fruit, but we get to eat the fruit too. . .

  In this painting you can see the juice running from the cut lemons, don't they make your mouth water? And wont these lemons make a great cold glass of lemonade . 

So how about kicking your shoes off and relaxing for a while with me while you go to my Etsy shop; : www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist you can view and also purchase my fine art prints, do you have someone that needs a housewarming gift, one of my fine art prints would make a great gift.

There are many different sized images, just let me know which size you want  to purchase.

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Art tip: This may be of some interest to you:
The objects in my still life painting look flat.

 http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.com/2010/11/objects-in-my-still-life-painting-look.html

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Today's Feature:
I would like to introduce Linda, her Etsy shops name is                    "FlirtyDivaTees" she sells great Tee shirts that provide
Women with fun and inspiring tee shirts to wear for celebrating motherhood, womanhood and enjoying life with humor and wisdom. She says, our exercise tees are a phenomenal success, Ladies love them for workouts and losing weight too! The funny tees are just for laughs. The maternity t shirts and all the mom tees are also very popular here, my #1. seller on Etsy is the maternity t shirt that says, I'm so crafty I make people!

You may view and purchase here:

www.etsy.com/shop/FlirtyDivaTees

www.flirtydivatees.com
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Interview feature about the Artist Dessie H Durham, written by Heather McBroom:

http://theetsyscene.blogspot.com/2013/03/e-arlier-on-last-week-i-was-able-to.html#!/2013/03/e-arlier-on-last-week-i-was-able-to.html

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Interview feature about Dessie H. Durham: Written by Artist Zeana Romanovna from Fine Arts America for featuring  me in my website here:

http://www.fineartandartists.com/2013/07/dessie-durham-featured-artist.html?showComment=1373484534131#c2354422234754891413
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Featured: I love all the good information that I get from Alyson's newsletters, I hope you like them too. And she offers great art tips for artist..

Alyson Stanfield is an artist advocate and business mentor at ArtBizCoach.com. This article was originally published on her Art Biz Blog, which is consistently listed as a top 20 art blog. Read more articles like this at http://artbizblog.com.
She says; Every week I send the free Art Biz Insider newsletter, which has tips you can implement immediately to help market your art and grow your business

Start your subscription now and read more articles like this at. http://artbizcoach.com

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If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist, please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth. If I can answer questions I will do my best to answer. 

It is my wish that this blog will bring artisans together and we will be able to communicate with each other as we paint with our dreams, memories, history and myths and we will search out answers to some expert tips, videos and tutorials to help us along the way. 

This is my invitation to you: 
Please follow my, Eclectic Oil and Acrylic Still Life Art Work Blog so that we can both form a win/win relationship that we can both benefit from. It is my hope that if you are an artist you may find helpful information here! I too, will always be seeking ways to improve on the art that I do and hope you will enjoy following me on Dessie's Eclectic Oil and Acrylic Still Life Works of Art: 

 I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

 I will see you again soon…

 Dessie H. Durham, Artist

 

Yellow Sunflowers Fine Art Print

Hello! It is a beautiful day here in Virginia and I hope your life is moving along smoothly…Our weather has been is very pleasant today.

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These beautiful yellow sunflowers grew in our back yard last summer so I decided to paint some of them... The birds and squirrels drop the seeds from their feeders down to the ground and the seeds land in the yard and these beautiful Sunflowers grow from them.  If you like sunflowers, I'm sure you will enjoy viewing them.

 This fine art print is 18 X 24 inches and has a one inch white border. It can be ordered in smaller sizes. just send the information to: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

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If you are short on spending funds I also offer a-lay-away plan. 25% down.
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Interview feature:

About the Artist Dessie H Durham, written by Heather McBroom:

http://theetsyscene.blogspot.com/2013/03/e-arlier-on-last-week-i-was-able-to.html#!/2013/03/e-arlier-on-last-week-i-was-able-to.html

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Interview feature:

About Dessie H. Durham: Written by Artist Zeana Romanovna from Fine Arts America for featuring  me in my website here:

http://www.fineartandartists.com/2013/07/dessie-durham-featured-artist.html?showComment=1373484534131#c2354422234754891413
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Today's feature:

I would like to feature Jackie and her daughter Emily Chadwick, who are both artist and are the owners of the, "Stitchmikki" Etsy shop.

They feature:  Fabric art cards , fabric landscapes and ACEO, art cards, and instant download digital collage sheets by Jackie Chadwick
Anime cards, Anime and Kawaii ACEO and digital art printable by Emily Chadwick.

You can view and purchase from their shop here: www.etsy.com/shop/StitchMikki
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Artist tips: See this:

How do I make glass look real in my paintings?

http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.com/2010/10/how-do-i-make-glass-look-real-in-my.html

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Featured: I love all the good information that I get from Alyson's newsletters, I hope you like them too. And she offers great art tips for artist..

Alyson Stanfield is an artist advocate and business mentor at ArtBizCoach.com. This article was originally published on her Art Biz Blog, which is consistently listed as a top 20 art blog. Read more articles like this at http://artbizblog.com.
She says; Every week I send the free Art Biz Insider newsletter, which has tips you can implement immediately to help market your art and grow your business
Start your subscription now and read more articles like this at. http://artbizcoach.com
_______________________________________
If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist or collect art , please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth, if you have a question I will do my best to answer.

 I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

I will see you again soon,

 Dessie Durham ~Artist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abstract Leaves Fine Art Print

Hello from Virginia! I hope where ever you live you are having a great time today.  Our weather is warm today, up in the high eighties.

 When I started to painting this abstract painting of Whispering Leaves, I had a mental block and was just playing with colors.  I pulled my brush strokes through the paint and bits of red/orange, some yellow and some pretty grays appeared and the strokes resembled leaves.  There are three little white birds in the center of the leaves. 

 This fine art print can be purchased in several different sizes!

 I hope you like my work.  Please have a good day! 

 You can view and purchase my fine art prints here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

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If you are short on spending funds I also offer a-lay-away plan. 25% down.
______________________________________________
Interview feature about the Artist Dessie H Durham, written by Heather McBroom:

http://theetsyscene.blogspot.com/2013/03/e-arlier-on-last-week-i-was-able-to.html#!/2013/03/e-arlier-on-last-week-i-was-able-to.html________________________________________

Interview feature about Dessie H. Durham: Written by Artist Zeana Romanovna from Fine Arts America for featuring  me in my website here:

http://www.fineartandartists.com/2013/07/dessie-durham-featured-artist.html?showComment=1373484534131#c2354422234754891413
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Today's Feature:
I would like to feature Ruben who is the owner of his Etsy shop, "asailorwhoweaves" Ruben says," Are you looking for beautiful and fine handmade woven bracelets? Check out our selection of gorgeous and delicate bracelets. All bracelets have been woven with cards. I am a seaman (chief engineer) who comes from a family of artists in Colombia. I work at the sea, but I really love weaving these items using a very antique method. Pharaohs used to wear these beauties! I hope you like my small woven jewelry. Any question? Or simply want to chat? Drop me a line at rdtorresa [at] gmail.com. "

 You can view and purchase from his shop here: : www.etsy.com/shop/asailorwhoweaves ____________________________________________

Art tips: what do I do about backgrounds in my paintings.

http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.com/2010/02/what-do-i-do-about-backgrounds-in-my.html
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Featured: I love all the good information that I get from Alyson's newsletters, I hope you like them too. And she offers great art tips for artist..

Alyson Stanfield is an artist advocate and business mentor at ArtBizCoach.com. This article was originally published on her Art Biz Blog, which is consistently listed as a top 20 art blog. Read more articles like this at http://artbizblog.com.
She says; Every week I send the free Art Biz Insider newsletter, which has tips you can implement immediately to help market your art and grow your business

Start your subscription now and read more articles like this at. http://artbizcoach.com
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I love to share my work with you and I hope you enjoy my work –The problem is that I don’t get a lot of feedback from these posts, so I don’t know if they’re helpful. If you’re reading these, I’d love for you to leave a comment and let me know. Thanks!

On with the show . . .

If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist or collect art , please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth, if you have a question I will do my best to answer.

 I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

 I will see you again soon,

 Dessie Durham ~Artist

Red Tomatoes Fine Art Print

 

Hello from Virginia! I hope where ever you live you are having a great time today. We are expecting rain today, other wise the temperature is very nice.

Well I guess those of you that have homegrown tomatoes from your garden or patio are enjoying the rewards of your labor. We had fresh sliced tomatoes for our dinner last evening and I couldn't believe the difference in the texture and wonderful taste of our fresh tomatoes from the ones that we had been eating from the grocery store...And we love fried green tomatoes, we will be eating them this week end.

 These red ripe juicy tomatoes were grown in my garden last summer.

 I hope you enjoy  viewing them... Please have a good day! 

 You can view and purchase my fine art prints here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

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  If you are short on spending funds I also offer a-lay-away plan. 25% down.

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Interview feature about the Artist Dessie H Durham, written by Heather McBroom:
http://theetsyscene.blogspot.com/2013/03/e-arlier-on-last-week-i-was-able-to.html#!/2013/03/e-arlier-on-last-week-i-was-able-to.html
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Interview feature about Dessie H. Durham: Written by Artist Zeana Romanovna from Fine Arts America for featuring  me in my website here:

http://www.fineartandartists.com/2013/07/dessie-durham-featured-artist.html?showComment=1373484534131#c2354422234754891413

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Today's Feature:

I would like to feature Tracy whose Etsy shops name is "MySongsDesigns" she offers Vintage Finds and Handcrafted Pieces From Every Era.

Tracy says, my Vintage items include sterling silver, gold, and beautiful costume pieces. Jewelry is not the only vintage you will find. There are items being added weekly so make sure to watch my store.

My handcrafted items range from necklaces, earrings, bracelets and pendants created with glass, gems, semi precious stones, ceramic, crystals and wire.

Enhancing your natural beauty should not be expensive, I hope you will find my treasures affordable and bring joy when you wear them

Tracy

You can view and purchase from her shop here

www.etsy.com/shop/MySongsDesigns
www.facebook.com/my.songs.designswww.facebook.com/my.songs.designs
twitter.com/MySongsDesigns
twitter.com/MySongsDesigns
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Art tips: How can I paint light from life like the impressionists?
http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-can-i-paint-light-from-life-like.html
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Featured: I love all the good information that I get from Alyson's newsletters, I hope you like them too. And she offers great art tips for artist..

Alyson Stanfield is an artist advocate and business mentor at ArtBizCoach.com. This article was originally published on her Art Biz Blog, which is consistently listed as a top 20 art blog. Read more articles like this at http://artbizblog.com.

She says; Every week I send the free Art Biz Insider newsletter, which has tips you can implement immediately to help market your art and grow your business

Start your subscription now and read more articles like this at. http://artbizcoach.com
_______________________________________
If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist or collect art , please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth, if you have a question I will do my best to answer.

 I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

 I will see you again soon,

 Dessie Durham ~Artist