Revolutionary Times Teleseminar

Six (r)Evolutionary Secrets to Creating a Financially Prosperous 2010 and Beyond!! 

Revolutionary Times

The Key Weapons

Every Artisan Business Owner

Needs Right Now to Stay in Business

FREE Teleseminar 3/22/10 @ 8PM EDT

Please Register Below

all you need is a telephone to participate

In this teleseminar, I will share my secret weapons about how I created a 6-figure creative business in tough economic conditions.

· Are you a passionate, dedicated, hard-working creatively self-employed artisan?

· Are your customers dwindling?

· Do your remaining customers seem to want something for nothing?

· Are your phones ringing less?

· Is your bottom line in, or precariously close to, a sea of red?

Then this information packed, no holds barred call is for you… I will strip away the fluff and get into some heavy-duty strategies that you can put into place TODAY that will help you survive and thrive in 2010 and beyond. You must register for the call. Every artist/decorative painter/creative entrepreneur should attend this FREE teleconference…please share this link with anyone you believe needs this information.

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San Miquel De Allende, Mexico Mural Workshop...

2010 Mural will include an interesting vantage point starting from a view through a double arch from the Bellas Artes (school founded by Diego Rivera) through the main courtyard past a glistening fountain centering on the colorful dome of the San Francisco Church.


Join Vigini Studios, Inc. for a memorable 10 day  mural workshop (June 13-23, 2010)in San Miquel De Allende, Mexico, an historical artist community. Nicola Vigini will instruct a mural workshop based on the landscape and architecture of this beautiful and historically important town focusing on native stone, architectural trompe l'oeil, foliage, and perspective. Students will leave with a single, completed 4 x 6 panel on canvas.

Mural Nicola has specially designed a mural for this summer's workshop. The image from our 2009 summer workshop is shown in the collection of photos and includes local quarried stone to be studied, perspective from an intriguing angle, local foliage and scenery, architectual elements shown through a typical window setting characterised by a lambrequin or curtain detail design.


Includes:

• Motorcoach transportation from airport to San Miguel and back
• Day trip including museum entries, private tour, elegant lunch, dusk cocktails in the altiplano over looking SMA
• Personalized walking tour, museum enrty fees, personalized shopping for local antiquities, fabulous ironwork, jewelry
• personalized, individual instruction by master Nicola Vigini
• 19 delicious and varied meals (4 lunches and 6 dinners are the responsibilty of each student; full menu breakfasts are included)
• Elegant opening and closing meals and ceremony
• all materials

Call Toll Free: 877-977-3289
Visit website for details...Mural workshop

ID-Digest features Connie & Randy Cotita...

The magnificent faux Pietra Dure work of Connie and Randy Cotita is featured this month at ID-Digest.com.

faux Pietra Dure tray by Connie Cotita

Barry L. Wingard, Ph.D., Editor in Chief of ID_Digest.com has created an online magazine of sophistication, vision, and world-class design. The departments include Interior Design, Paint and Plaster, The Arts, Exterior Design, Creative Living, Hospitality, Travel, and Real Estate. The monthly issues spotlight people with creative talents and features their work while inspiring others to find an outlet for their own creativity with advice, information, and how-to projects.

Mission Statement

ID-Digest exists to celebrate creativity in its varying forms and to bring into the public eye those whose special talents and services bring beauty into the environments of so many people. Our goals are to reveal the presence of creativity in a variety of areas of life and to foster in the reader an appreciation for beautiful and unique environments around the world

Randy (with Connie) is a regular columnist of Artistically Speaking Magazine. Their Finish with Finesse column is one of the favorites of our readers.

Nancy Jones ArtWorks!...Spokane & Granicrete Spokane New Facility...

Nancy Jones ArtWorks!...Spokane & Granicrete Spokane

Open for business @ new location on March 1, 2010.

We are excited to announce many changes coming in 2010! Effective February 1st, 2010, we have leased a fabulous new facility near Spokane Industrial Park. The 5400 square foot space will include an outstanding showroom space featuring the decorative paint, plaster and concrete finishes our artisans are known for. Our warehouse area will provide production space allowing us to complete custom countertops and furniture/cabinet finishes on-site. We have a dedicated classroom space allowing us to offer more workshops for professional artisans and do-it-yourselfers. And, we will be expanding our sales area to include retail sales of the decorative painting products used in our training as well as finished painted furniture and art pieces. Our contracting business will remain as we continue to complete custom decorative finishes in local homes and commercial spaces.

Using my 35 years of experience in the decorative painting industry, we will be pulling together all of my resources to make ArtWorks!...Spokane and Granicrete Spokane the showcase for decorative finishes for the Inland Northwest.

We have begun the remodeling process, teariing down walls and redecorating all of the walls and floors with specialty finishes, but it will take a while to complete everything the way we envision it. So, as we ask for your patience during our transition, we also welcome your visit anytime! For a while, please be sure to call before stopping by to be sure you can find us.

Watch for notices regarding open houses and sales as we go through this process. Thank you for your past loyalty and we welcome the opportunity to serve you better in the years to come!


New Address:
15310 E Marietta Ave.
Suites 7& 8
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509.928.2726
Fax: 509.892.1160
Cell: 509.991.9091
info@artworksspokane.com
www.artworksspokane.com

Artistically Speaking Talk Show...1/31/2010

Beverly D. Flaxington

Date/Time: 1/31/2010 @ 6:30 PM EST

Call-in Number: (347) 996-5698
Listen on Your Computer:  Click Here

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You do not want to miss this show!!! Beverly discusses her book Understanding Other People: The 5 Secrets to Human Behavior. The award-winning book is conversational, concise, wisdom rich, non-clinical, personal, easy-to-read and understand...a self-help book written for people who don't usually like "self-help" books. It provides must-know information for empowering anyone to be more successful.

How will this help you, the creative entrepreneur,  and your creative business? Learning why people act the way they do will help you sell more effectively and be a better leader and boss. Visit Beverly's Blog for great tips and suggestions.

Some big decorative artist issues we plan to discuss and how can Beverly's work help reach a better conclusion:

• How can creative entrepreneurs communicate confidence when they are selling themselves (and their work) to a client?
• When a client wants to cross your business boundaries and asks you to break your policy...the big one is sample boards...customers want to keep them. Then they show them to other painters and ask them to reproduce it for less. 
• How do you ask for the commission/money? 
• What can we do when a client wants more than we agreed to or we jusy cannot seem to please them? 
• Dealing with difficult people. 
• Best way to handle a client who doesn't want to pay after all is said and done- even if you have a contract. 
• What do we need to do to improve our communication effectiveness overall? and so much more...  

The 5 secrets to understanding other people:

1. It's all About me.
2. Behavioral Styles come between us.
3. Values speak louder than you do
4. Don't assume I know what you mean
5. I'm Okay; you are most definitely not okay

You will want to add this book to your business resources...Understanding Other People: The 5 Secrets to Human Behavior TODAY!!!! Click the name to buy the book. She also hosts a radio show on The Diva Toolbox called The Confident Coach.

Blog Masters Club Professional Blogger...

It's official...I am now a Blog Master. Well, you might say, "Rebecca you have been a Blog Master for years now." And I agree. I have been blogging since 1999 when Live Journal launched, have created and kept 8 blogs going for several years now, and I love every minute of the process. So what's different now?

I have joined the Blog Masters Club  a Master Mind of Professional Bloggers who are on a path of moving their blogs to a different level. Different in professionalism, content, and commitment.

I pledge to make this mission of giving voice to a new generation of Creative Entrepreneurs into a thriving support community of artists, artisans, and craftsmen where their lives and lifestyle businesses are honored, valued, and encouraged to prosper.

I can make this pledge to you because I know this is my life's work and my legacy. It is my gift back to the community that has allowed me to flourish and prosper as a self-employed Creative Entrepreneur for over 30 years. I am living my mission and my purpose. Helping you helps all...

Look for massive action and changes here on the blog, in the magazine, and on the radio talk show. Look for our community platform to be launched and the doors of Creative Entrepreneur University to be thrown open. Look for YOU... read more of our story by clicking here...

Valentines with a Heart...

Valentines for Haiti
Hand Painted Valentines...Make a Donation!

Billet Collins are offering Valentines with a Heart...to support the help and rescue efforts in Haiti...100% of all proceeds go directly to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.

Donation:  $10 for a set of six cards

While making our Valentines this year I had my mind on the disaster efforts in Haiti. There is so much devastation there that my donation seemed so small! But, I realized I had something to offer through my artwork so I made these cards for Haiti.

The design for the card was inspired by a traditional Haitian symbol for love which can be used for Valentine's Day, or simply as personal stationery. Each card is hand painted with Erzulie, the symbol of love, and printed on the back tells the story of how the donation for these cards will benefit the relief efforts in Haiti.  from their newsletter

Not only will you make a $10 donation, you can also spread the word.  Each card includes a note that these were purchased as a donation for Haiti.

Order online at their blog or contact them directly at the studio.

301-670-5550         info@BilletCollins.com 

About Billet Collins
Billet Collins is a full service decorative painting company with a boutique philosophy. Our portfolio includes glazes and patterns, murals and faux woodgraining, floor patterns and hand painted fabrics.

January Cover Artist...Artistically Speaking Magazine

Artistically Speaking Magazine proudly presents our January Cover Artist and Creative Entrepreneur:

Sean Crosby Master Decorative Artist reCreation

I am foremost a decorative painter, but my greatest joy lies in teaching the trade to anyone who wants to learn, and once in a while a painter who has taken a class with me will contact me to help on a job. One of the most interesting projects came to me through my friend Anita Medina, a gifted painter I met in one of my faux fresco classes. A client of Anita’s was interested in replicating the entire fresco cycle of the life of St. Peter, as depicted in the Brancacci Chapel. The “Cappella dei Brancacci" is a chapel in the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence. It is sometimes called the "Sistine Chapel of the early Renaissance."   read more

Sean was on Artistically Speaking Talk Show in December sharing his thoughts on this project, his life as a creative entrepreneur, and much more. click to listen

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soft launch of Artistically Speaking Magazine...

You have been waiting for it....
You have been asking for it...
You have been hoping for a one-stop online resource...

xzbsbbgvawell it is finally here...

Artistically Speaking Magazine

and

Artistically Speaking dot com

Sister Sites Created by Artists for Artists!

Artistically Speaking, the brainchild collaboration of decorative artists Linda Cassels-Hofmann and Rebecca E. Parsons, melds two concepts together under one name...information and education!

Linda brings her passion to share information of our craft, co owner of Art Effects she created her website in the late 90's with a single how-to page and over the past decade the site has grown to be one of the most popular on the internet for information on faux finishing trompe l'oeil and murals. With the experience and knowledge she has gained through the development of her own site, she hopes to carry over to make ArtisticallySpeaking.com your first stop for information on the decorative arts.

Rebecca, mentor and coach, brings a passion to help creative entrepreneurs succeed by creating a lifestyle business doing what they love. She offers the business knowledge of an award-winning creative entrepreneur with over 35 years experience...murals, graphic design, editing, writing, and teaching. Rebecca hopes to create a platform, with Artistically Speaking Magazine, to explore new ideas, techniques, and creative options while embracing the life and lifestyle of the creative entrepreneur.

The information and education provided by blending the Artistically Speaking Sister Sites promises to become the complete online resource for decorative artisans, faux finishers, muralists, artisans and craftsmen, designers, decorators, architects...any creative entrepreneur!

The mission is simply: Artisan helping artisan. Craftsman helping craftsman. Forging a bond that will perpetuate the artform while bridging artistry, craftsmanship, lifestyle, and business.

Artistically Speaking tagline reads: "Giving voice to a new generation of decorative artisans."
This will be accomplished with a unique mix of Internet resources, online magazine, and YOU!

Artistically Speaking Magazine will be updated daily with more articles, columns, streaming video, expert training, teleseminars, and much more. It is a truly interactive site where you can participate in the news by leaving comments and feedback, enter the contests, submit reviews,  talk to the columnists, exhibit your artwork, join the community and so much more.

ArtisticallySpeaking.com is evolving daily with information for the decorative painter, faux finishes, and muralist with new resources, a growing artisan directory, soon to be portfolio websites, and so much more. You will want to check back daily!

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT-WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE PARTY...$1600 of Prized Awarded LIVE Tonight!!!

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!!! 
JUST A FEW MORE HOURS TO ENTER...
Enter Until 4PM EST

 click invitation to enlarge

The Artistically Speaking Magazine 
Grand Launch Cocktail Party

December 20, 2009 @ 6:30PM EST

Bring a glass of wine and join us

for fun, games, even more great giveaways

and much more...

In a chat format with a party vibe, we will celebrate!!! 
  

Winners of ALL the Giveaways will be announced TONIGHT!

Games will be played!
 The Magazine goes LIVE 1/1/10!!!

Artistically Speaking Talk Radio Show
Call-in Number: (347) 996-5698 
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ONLINE

More people and companies wanted to get in on the fun...

Therefore, we have even more to give away!!

sooooooo....we continue to sing...

The following will be given away 
during the LIVE radio show:

Modello Virtual Workshop, ($150) 

Virtual Workshops with Melanie Royals bring education on cutting edge decorative and faux finishes using Royal Designs Studio stencils and Modello Decorative Masking Patterns right to your home computer screen. Explore a wide variety of decorative and faux finish mediums and techniques with this growing series of informative and high quality Virtual Workshops that allow you to expand your knowledge of decorative finishing without the expense of traveling to our San Diego studio. Our goal is to make our Virtual Workshops parallel an actual classroom experience as closely as possible through prerecorded video lessons, quality written coursework, instructor support, and group interaction. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase all products used at discounted prices and reproduce the samples learned at their own pace.

10 Faux Finisher Magazine Subscriptions ($200)

The Faux Finisher is a magazine written for and by the decorative finishing professional. Published quarterly, The Faux Finisher provides great education and inspiration to the decorative painting community. If you are a faux painter, muralist, trompe l'oeil artist, stencilist, faux-finish instructor or student of the decorative painting arts, this is the magazine for you!

Stencils by Design Custom Stencil ($250)

The winner receives a custom designed one time use stencil masking pattern. Decorative masking patterns are custom adhesive stencil designs cut from vinyl. Your custom stencil design will work on most surfaces. By using a stencil masking pattern an elegant stencil design can be embossed, etched, inlaid and sandblasted with less effort then your conventional stencil.

 

4 AS Gallery Websites ($1000)

4 lucky winners will receive their very own basic gallery website hosted on ArtisticallySpeaking.com. A Gallery Website is a 1-page gallery style webpage with your photos (3),  text and links. Included in this package is a custom banner for your page.

Make sure you enter the Name the AS Mascot Contest below...

To Enter: Please read carefully!!!!

To enter YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT on the daily blog post featuring the giveaway item you want. There will be 1 item featured each day from12/5 thru 12/16. Please comment only once on any of the posts. You may comment at any time throughout the 12 days of Hallapoloosa and beyond until the December 20th at the 4PM (EST).

A random number generator will pick the winner. ALL the winners will be announced on the 12/20/2009 6:30 PM episode of Artistically Speaking with Rebecca E. Parsons Talk Show and on the December 21st blog post.

BEYOND THE LAUNCH GIVEAWAY 4 - Custom Architexture TattooWall

So you thought there were only 

The 12 Days of Artistically Speaking
Grand Launch Hallapoloosa

well....here's the deal

we are having soooo much fun giving things away...

we have added even more wonderful ways to win...

with the

12 Days of Artistically Speaking 
Beyond The Hallapoloosa

we will continue to present extraordinary giveaways each and every day 

until the Sunday the 20th of December

The fantastic loot (valued at approx. $10,000 so far) has been generously donated by talented artists, teachers, vendors and manufacturers. You will not believe the wondrous items they have donated to share with you! 

Today's Giveaway is...drumroll please: 

Custom Architexture TattooWall ($180)

Architexture aims to offer unique, innovative and highly specialized solutions for the Decorative Industry. Tattoowall™ is a patented and certified new technique created for the production of direct and lasting transfers of digital images of elaborate decorations on computer for any surface of any size.  It is not the application of a film or paper, but the direct transfer of color onto a desired surface. An “affresco effect” is derived that does not require any preliminary wall treatment in order to fix the color.  Invented to create murals, Tattoowall™ has been used on a variety of surfaces such as, building plaster, untreated cement and bricks, without size limitations. The versatility of the technique allows for the decoration of highly irregular surfaces with textures of up to 0.2 inches.  Tattoowall™ can also be adapted to suit architectural variations in planes such as domes or corners.

EVEN MORE GREAT NEWS!!!!

 click invitation to enlarge

The Artistically Speaking Magazine Grand Launch Cocktail Party

December 20, 2009 @ 6:30PM EST

Bring a glass of wine and join us

for fun, games, even more great giveaways

and much more...

In a chat format with a party vibe, we will celebrate!!! 

Winners of ALL the Giveaways will be announced TONIGHT!

Games will be played!
 The Magazine goes LIVE 1/1/10!!!


Artistically Speaking Talk Radio Show

More people and companies wanted to get in on the fun...

Therefore, we have even more to give away!!

sooooooo....we continue to sing...

these will be given away during the LIVE radio show:

Modello Virtual Workshop, ($150)
Faux Finisher Subscriptions

Stencils by Design Custom Stencil ($250)

4 AS Gallery Websites ($1000)

Make sure you enter the Name the AS Mascot Contest below...

To Enter: Please read carefully!!!!

To enter YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT on the daily blog post featuring the giveaway item you want. There will be 1 item featured each day from12/5 thru 12/16. Please comment only once on any of the posts. You may comment at any time throughout the 12 days of Hallapoloosa and beyond until the December 20th at the 4PM (EST).

A random number generator will pick the winner. ALL the winners will be announced on the 12/20/2009 6:30 PM episode of Artistically Speaking with Rebecca E. Parsons Talk Show and on the December 21st blog post.

Beyond The Hallapoloosa GIVEAWAY 3 - Fauxy Painter Apparel

So you thought there were only 

The 12 Days of Artistically Speaking
Grand Launch Hallapoloosa

well....here's the deal

we are having soooo much fun giving things away...

we have added even more wonderful ways to win...

with the

12 Days of Artistically Speaking 
Beyond The Hallapoloosa

we will continue to present extraordinary giveaways each and every day 

until the Sunday the 20th of December

The fantastic loot (valued at approx. $10,000 so far) has been generously donated by talented artists, teachers, vendors and manufacturers. You will not believe the wondrous items they have donated to share with you! 

Today's Giveaway is...drumroll please:

Fauxy Painter Overalls ($38)

Fauxy Painter Hoody Sweatshirt ($27)

Choice of Long or Short Overalls. We are all over the overall. There is no flap with our strap. The higher front bib is held securely with Fauxy Painter™ metal fixtures on adjustable straps. A contoured back hugs your curves while the sides keep out un-necessary peek shows. The shortall hits just above the knee. The longer overall has the same great boot cut as the jean.

Hooded Sweatshirt. Don’t be left out in the cold. Our heavy blend pullover hooded sweatshirts keep you warm and in style. The air spun yarn, a 50/50 cotton/polyester fleece blend, is pill resistant.

EVEN MORE GREAT NEWS!!!!

 click invitation to enlarge

The Artistically Speaking Magazine Grand Launch Cocktail Party

December 20, 2009 @ 6:30PM EST

Bring a glass of wine and join us

for fun, games, even more great giveaways

and much more...

In a chat format with a party vibe, we will celebrate!!! 

Winners of ALL the Giveaways will be announced!

Games will be played!
 The Magazine goes LIVE 1/1/10!!!


Artistically Speaking Talk Radio Show

More people and companies wanted to get in on the fun...

We have had many other donations since the festivities began

Therefore, we have even more to give away!!

sooooooo....we continue to sing...

these will be given away during the LIVE radio show:

Modello Virtual Workshop, ($150)
Faux Finisher Subscriptions

Stencils by Design Custom Stencil ($250)

4 AS Gallery Websites ($1000)

Make sure you enter the Name the AS Mascot Contest below...

To Enter: Please read carefully!!!!

To enter YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT on the daily blog post featuring the giveaway item you want. There will be 1 item featured each day from12/5 thru 12/16. Please comment only once on any of the posts. You may comment at any time throughout the 12 days of Hallapoloosa and beyond until the December 20th at the 4PM (EST).

A random number generator will pick the winner. ALL the winners will be announced on the 12/20/2009 6:30 PM episode of Artistically Speaking with Rebecca E. Parsons Talk Show and on the December 21st blog post.

Day 9 GIVEAWAY The 12 Days of Artistically Speaking Grand Launch Hallapoloosa

On the ninth day of Christmas

the AS brought to me

nine dancing stencils
from Say What Stencils

Sheri & Hugh Hoeger of Say What Lettering Stencils have donated these beautiful Dance Stencils to the festivities. Put your favorite sayings on virtually any paintable surface! We can also custom make graphics, decorative designs and logos from your artwork, or create it for you!

SayWhat? Adhesive Masks are:

• Easy to Order... Design Your Own, or have us help you with your layout..
• Custom Made for a perfect fit every time!
• Versatile, with an unlimited choice of colors and shading, a huge range of sizes and fonts, and any layout imaginable!.
• Easy to Apply
• Guaranteed to give great results, or we replace it FREE!

SayWhat? looks better than stick on vinyl letters, is faster than alphabet stencils, and is surprisingly inexpensive. Our single use method allows the fully bridgeless style preferred by professionals.

Day 7 GIVEAWAY The 12 Days of Artistically Speaking Grand Launch Hallapoloosa

Today is Day 7... of the giveaways for

The 12 Days of Artistically Speaking
Grand Launch Hallapoloosa

7 (no 8) winners today

7 Swan stencils, The Mad Stencilist ($105) 

7 winners

Any 2-Day $650 Class with Surfaces Decorative Arts Studio

1 winner 

7 Swan stencils, The Mad Stencilist ($105)

SayWhat?/The Mad Stencilist your choice of a swan stencil or $15 Gift Certificate. Whether you are looking for fine art or decorative painting services with Art to Live By, hands-on workshops with Big Oak Arts Studio, or the best products on the market to make your job easier with SayWhat? or The Mad Stencilist, this is the place to come for innovation, inspiration and education. For the Discerning Artist since 1992, visit them on the web at www.bigoakarts.com the place for decorative artists and finishers.

Any 2-Day $650 Class with Surfaces Decorative Arts Studio

Some of the classes to choose from are:

Cabinetry 1- our most popular class

RS Crete and Rock Kote - add countertops and floors to your portfolio?

Mad About Metallics - hot in 2010

In late 2003,  Rebecca and Bruce Slaton opened Surfaces Decorative Arts Studio, an authorized training and retail outlet for Faux Effects International. Surfaces Faux Finishing School is a great way to creatively explore new techniques in wall, cabinet, floor and countertop finishes. Most of our classes are two-to-three days in length, optimizing your time and getting you back on the job. Whatever your experience, you’ll learn something new from our faux finishing classes.

Make sure you enter the Name the AS Mascot Contest below...

Day 6 GIVEAWAY The 12 Days of Artistically Speaking Grand Launch Hallapoloosa

Today is Day 6... of the giveaways - 2 giveaways to win today:

The 12 Days of Artistically Speaking
Grand Launch Hallapoloosa

6-piece + Leafing Kit $160 Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes

$300 Modern Masters Gift Certificate

1 winner for each of the following prizes!!!! You will win either/or:

The Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes, has donated a complete Leafing kit worth $160. It  contains the following:

1 package of each of the following
Mix Copper Tamise
Mix Gold Tamise
Sunshine Tamise
1 book (25 leaves) of each of the following:
Green Variegated Leaf
Blue Variegated Leaf
Aluminum Leaf
Red Variegated Leaf
Copper Leaf
Imitation Gold Leaf
1 quart of Wundra Size.
1 pair of gloves to use while applying leaf

CIFF, Faux Finishing & Decorative Arts School, was established in 1998 by Kathy Carroll. CIFF is an online resource for all faux finishers and aspiring professionals-your one-stop shop for all things faux. They also offer virtual workshops at Learn Faux Now. Sign up for the newsletter here.

Modern Masters Inc. has donated a $300 Gift Certificate for any of their products. MM is the leader in the Decorative Painting, Faux Finishing and Theme/ Entertainment markets. By offering new and innovative products, we are recognized as the number 1 supplier of high-end decorative and specialty water base paint products in the world.

Make sure you enter the Name the AS Mascot Contest below...

Day 4 GIVEAWAY The 12 Days of Artistically Speaking Grand Launch Hallapoloosa

sample video

Today is Day 4... of the giveaways for:

The 12 Days of Artistically Speaking
Grand Launch Hallapoloosa

4 months of Method Finishing videos ($400+)

Method Finishing is an online video training subscription website offering instruction on faux, painting, plaster and decorative painting-“The nuts and bolts of decorative finishing.” Learn new techniques with these beautifully produced how-to streaming videos at www.methodfinishing.com. Jason Lucas and Anthony Pinkston have donated 4 months of unlimited access to the current "Methods". In addition to the Methods, the winner will gain access to the complete Method Resource Library which includes free manufacturer produced video content as well as an extensive database categorizing and defining products from all the major manufacturers, and an ever growing inspiration and design library.

Make sure you enter the Name the AS Mascot Contest below by clicking here...