CreaTive Retreat 2010...

i am back home from a month-long teaching tour and retreat in the mountains of north carolina...

i taught 3 classes

and was even able to sneak in a class of my own with Martine House, fiber artist...called Fiber Fun Surface Design...i learned so much that will add to my painted purses class next year

a magic cloth piece with water-soluble stabilizer, found stick & leaf, beading

detail

sampler piece with dyed silk, manipulated tyvek, gold foiling, cording, free-motion embroidery, beading

sampler piece with dyed silk, manipulated tyvek on mesh, gold hot glue embellishment, machine embroidery, beading

painted/manipulated tyvek, tyvek beads

cording & free-motion embroidery on purse, silk cloth with machine embroidery & found feather

sampler piece on rusted cotton, beading with found objects

i promise more photos of the classes and the mountains to come...

In Search of Self Love...

every artist should watch this 35 minute movie about life as a creative soul...enjoy

View this movie at cultureunplugged.com

In Search of Self Love : 

A simple yet healing short feature video narrated by artist Rita Loyd. In this video, Rita, as an artist, tells how the creative process taught her to love herself. She also speaks about the true meaning of self-love and what she has learned in order to incorporate self-love into all areas of her life. Rita makes it clear in this video that true self-love comes from the spirit rather than from the ego. As she tells her story, the visual of the video is of her painting the image "Embrace all that you are with love." Be inspired by her simple yet powerful message.

more sunrise paintings...

original photograph

sunrise 4 - 2009 24" x 20" acrylic on canvas

original photograph

sunrise 5 - 2009 24" x 20" acrylic on canvas

original photograph

sunrise 4 - 2009 24" x 20" acrylic on canvas

prints of the paintings ($38) and of the fine art photographs ($28) are available...just leave a comment and i will be in touch with ordering directions...

my new line of functional custom artwork...

The Dixie Doodler - Doodle Bags

Accessories, Clutches, Wallets, Totes and Jewelry

Functional Custom Artwork!

Mixed media artist, Rebecca E. Parsons introduces her new line of accessories called The Dixie Doodler-Doodle Bags. Rebecca designs, hand paints, sews and fashions one-of-a-kind purses, wallets, and jewelry out of canvas dropcloths from her mural and faux finishing days. Each piece is named and signed and dated,

the image on the dropcloth from May of 1994 that started it all

"One day I was folding a dropcloth and noticed a heart-like paint spatter that I had signed and dated when it happened. It gave me the idea to make a tote bag. Because of where it was on the dropcloth, I could not get it in the right orientation for a tote, so I made a clutch purse. Every time I carried it, people would stop me and ask where I got it," Rebecca says."Cha ching!!! Lightening bolt idea. I could probably sell these things!!!" So The Dixie Doodler, an earlier painting alias of mine, was reborn...and Doodle Bags are introduced...

The Doodle Bags logo

I will custom design and personalize one incorporating your favorite colors, a quick doodle portrait of you or your pet, your favorite words or phrases, or a personal symbol or image. It's the perfect accessory for casual outfits or that little black dress. They always get attention!

Made of durable #14 canvas, the purses are fully lined with cute cotton prints, finished with a magnet closure, hand-embroidery and cute embellishments. Each one is unique, one-of-a-kind artwork, signed and dated.

Choose from ready-made clutches and wallets in my etsy shop Boutique Cre8Tiva, Prices range from $15 - $250 each.

for custom design for yourself or a friend e-mail cre8tiva2@gmail.com

for ready made @ etsy Boutique Cre8Tiva

two clutches

Great Introductory Pricing - Limited Time Only

buy this doodle bag here $18

buy this doodle bag here $18

buy this doodle bag here $22

the lining most always has pockets

when i took one to North Carolina this year when i was teaching, the school loved it and asked me to teach a class making them....so i will be teaching a class in how to create these totes and accessories at John C. Campbell Folk School in 2010...come join the fun...click the class name to see details...

Funky Painted Purses, Jewelry, and More

Painting, Sewing, Unique Offerings

May 9-15, 2010

Tuition: $527.00

Design, handpaint, sew, and fashion one-of-a-kind painted purses, wallets, and jewelry. Inspired by the extreme color and texture of urban graffiti, learn the art of graffiti doodling. Build layers of painted backgrounds, freestyle spontaneous lettering, doodle portraits, and expressive graffiti symbols and written words. Explore letterforms, fabric collage techniques, stencils, spray painting, and more. Then sew your painted canvas into functional, custom accessories. Learnings can be applied to other mixed-media projects - true inspiration! No experience required.

wings...

"Find the wind that takes you where you want to go and your wings will take you there." -Arturo Mancheno (a comment on facebook)

i have been working on feather-inspired angels this week...this is the progress of the trio...these are part of my spiritual explorations as i believe the artist is a spiritual explorer...these angel paintings and prints will be available in my etsy shop soon...

hope (detail) - 2009 12 x 23-1/2" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

faith (detail) - 2009 12 x 23-1/2" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

love (detail) - 2009 12 x 23-1/2" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

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i just had to share this morning's sunrise with you...it was magical...the colors divine...these and the angel paintings will be available in my etsy shop soon...

lila tueller is having a fab giveaway here... one of her jelly rolls...

this little feather...

this is a peek into my creative mind...how my imagination works and where it takes me...

i found this little feather on the beach tuesday....

it gave me ideas and when i held her up to the sun, she danced...i was smitten...

this is what i saw...


this is the creative result...

the contrast that gave birth to this desire...

There will be a time, not so far from now, that you will look back on this phase of your life and instead of condemning it or beating up on it...Instead of blaming or guilting, you will feel appreciation for it, because you will understand that a renewed desire for life was born out of this time period that will bring you to physical heights that you could not have achieved without the contrast that gave birth to this desire. -Abraham

Cre8Tiva is my muse as well as my alter ego...she waits patiently for me to return...as i have neglected her of late...and i miss her...i miss creating on a daily basis...i have let the circumstances of my life overwhelm my creativity...i have even quit my daily journaling which i have done faithfully since i was a child...

"Little Blue Boy"

my mother used to sing this to me...and i would cry and cry...

The little toy dog is covered with dust,
But sturdy and staunch he stands;
The little tin soldier is red with rust,
And the musket moulds in his hands.
Time was when the little toy dog was new,
And the soldier was passing fair;
And that was the time when our little Boy Blue
Kissed them and put them there.

“‘Now, don’t you go till I come,’ he said,
‘And don’t you make any noise.’
So toddling off to his trundle-bed
He dreamt of his pretty toys;
And as he was dreaming, an angel song
Awakened our little Boy Blue–
Oh! the years are many, the years are long,
But the little toy friends are true.

“Aye, faithful to little Boy Blue they stand,
Each in the same old place–
Awaiting the touch of a little hand,
The smile of a little face;
And they wonder as waiting the long years through
In the dust of that little chair,
What has become of our little Boy Blue,
Since he kissed them and put them there.”

week of hearts...

A man's heart plans his ways, but the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:19

i have had an emotional week so far...i have had a showering of hearts and love from places not so expected...my emotional self has been very well fed this week...tomorrow i have some awesome news to share...

you know i believe that i am a Wealth BEing...holistic...nurturing and feeding every part of my wealth on a daily basis–spiritual, physical, emotional, social, intellectual, creative and material...keeping everything in balance is the goal...

hearts found on the beach this week...

hearts have always played a role in my artwork...i love hearts and have collected various heart rocks and shells since i was a child...i recently completed an entire series of paintings with the above picture as the inspiration...it is called:

i heart you...

mad hatter tea party...

i start each day barefoot by the sea...

today i am wearing flowers in my hair for the tea party...

mermaid #1 - acrylic on canvas 20'x24"

and my little dragonfly friend helped me drink my tea this morning...


then i came home and put on my party hair and makeup...

invited a few friends and off we went to visit the other partiers...

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here

we should dance.

the fanciful miss has invited us to a tea party...

i picked some pink roses...

have brewed my fave tea - Latitudes Rooibos - YUMMMMMMM
a blended african red bush superior grade blended with apricot, mango, peach, marigold flowers, and red currants.,,,excellent for iced tea as well....

my fave tea cup is filled to the brim...

the magic moon

and we have tea party favors for you...

...tea sachet

whole leaf tea sachet favors - personalization available

as seen in InStyle Magazine and Oprah Magazine

Turn a simple cup of tea into a celebration to indulge all of the senses! These beautifully packaged tea sachets are the hottest gifts around. Present them as guest favors or serve them at your next event, for a truly unforgettable display. Whether you are planning a small tea party, a formal banquet or your own wedding, our tea sachets will add an elegant touch and are sure to be a conversation piece. from www.beau-coup.com

and there must be heart-shaped sugar...

heart-shaped sugar in glass tubes

Capture the sweet romance of your day with these beautifully packaged wedding favors. Tiny heart-shaped sugar cubes fill clear tubes for an elegant effect that will delight guests at your tea or coffee themed bridal shower. from www.beau-coup.com

and sunflower cupcakes...

cupcake from kuidaore

The topping, a Whipped White Chocolate & Lemon Ganache using Valrhona Ivoire 35%, is both delicious and very easy to make. It is also a real joy to handle, and the ideal texture for piping - tinted a golden yellow, it makes for a rather fetching sunflower design.

and the paper wrapped tea sandwiches

from design mom

i have tossed a fanciful salad...
YUM!!!


and gathered fruit galore...

and created a few hors d'oeuvres...

there could be pink champagne on ice...

served in flirty girl glasses

flirty girls all in a row - hand painted portrait wineglasses
later i will put on my favorite dancing shoes...so let's dance...
and nibble on pink champagne truffles...


next year we will escape

to my fave place to take tea...THE RITZ London

One of the most elegant restaurants in London, Tea at The Ritz. It’s tea time, it’s time at The Ritz. Give yourself the best seat and indulge in excellent selections of cakes, pastries, sandwiches, scones and a range of coffee and tea. Sandwiches with Cucumber and dill, Smoked salmon with lemon butter, Egg mayonnaise with mustard cress are some of the restaurant’s famous dishes. from London Guides

enjoy the others who have laid on a tea at a fanciful twist blog...just click any link to the right of the page to visit other partiers...

please follow me if you like what you see here...there is always something exciting...and i will follow you back!!!! pleas follow me on twitter - Cre8Tiva and friend me on facebook - Rebecca E. Parsons ....have a beautiful mad day!!!

truffles

shoes

cristal

roses

food