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I am a twenty-four year old female out of Durham, North Carolina with a degree in Architecture, a General Contracting License, and the beginings of a career as a painter. I'll be married this summer to a wonderful man, I have a cat I'm devoted to, and I guess

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Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Whether to buy art at a gallery or online?: 2 of 4
Buying art online is a perfectly viable option- I have sold a lot of my art online. The thing to remember is this: the image on your computer is not going to look exactly like the artwork. Make sure that you get the measurements, and details like whether or not the piece will arrived framed, or what it is painted on. Also, if... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Cheap wedding ideas: How to be your own wedding florist: 11 of 20
"Cheap Wedding Ideas" doesn't mean- at all- that your wedding can't be everything you've dreamed. Being your own florist can be very simple, and will make a huge difference in your overall budget.FIRST THINGS FIRSTI assume you've made some preliminary decisions about the wedding- the location(s), the season, the colors what s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Factors to consider in using midwives for home births: 4 of 7
Choosing a midwife is a serious affair- you are putting yourself and your baby in her capable hands at your most vulnerable point. Choose carefully, and ask a lot of advice from other women who have had the experiences you're considering. Ask about pre natal and post natal care and of course discuss any fees and exactly what ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Reflections: How do you know that you are saved: 4 of 7
Like any other Christian, there are times when my faith waivers, times when I am more acutely aware that I am unworthy of the salvation offered to me- the times that I do not "know" that I am saved, but I am nonetheless.That stems from a trust in God, and in His love. Most accept that it is possible to go from "saved" to "not... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Learning to paint with watercolors: 6 of 10
Watercolor is a wonderful, flexible medium that can provide the most lovely colors and internal variety of any available medium, but you have to approach it with an open, self-forgiving mindset.Paper is important. There are a lot of brands out there that will come with the label "watercolor paper", and any of those could work... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Painting tips and techniques: 3 of 5
The most important thing to remember while painting is to relax and to really let yourself come through on to the canvas. A willingness to experiment and to make mistake will take you a long way.- Experiment with Your MediaThere is no reason not to mix media. Collage can add so much depth to part of a conventional painting, a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art An introduction to selling art on the internet: 5 of 8
Selling artwork on the internet is a complex game, full of exciting possibilities and tricky pitfalls. It also puts you and your artwork in the center of almost infinate competition!The first thing to remember is that it will take time for you to build up a following, a group of people who truly love your work and will purcha... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget How to save money on wedding flowers: 17 of 27
Flowers can account for an enormous portion of your wedding budget- or you can save money one them, and it will be just as beautiful.1. Do it by SeasonFlowers are always cheaper at a time when they would naturally be in bloom.2. Remember the HolidaysRed roses near Valentines Day, and then times like Mother's Day or Easter- th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art The importance of keeping an art journal: 11 of 17
An art journal is probably the best way for a creative individual to begin an artistic journey or overcome an artistic block. It is a revelation of self, intimate as a diary and as inspiring as you want it to be.It's best if you can commit yourself to completing at least on page a day, whatever that means to you. Perhaps copy... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Best sites for displaying your artistic talent on the internet: 4 of 6
The miracle of the internet is that there are a million ways to get your artwork posted, available for viewing- for free, better yet. The key is knowing what you want from that, and how to make it so that people will find you.The first thing to decide is whether you want to be posting for sales and creating a reputation and a... More..