She is able to explore in Europe, Mexico, South America, across the USA and now the Pacific with students of all levels of expertise. They set up easels in front of wonderful and varied landscapes. To paint these scenes, she looks for subject matter that elicits an emotional response in her, for without such enthusiasm her paintings would become mere technical exercises. Where that passion exists it can't help but get on the page. Feeling deeply about the place, or the model, or the object is the starting point, but training and intellect complete the process.
Parsons loves to paint on location.
The smells, sounds, and feel of the place, although not visual in nature, become part of the painting. Through selection, emphasis and, most importantly, omission, a unique image is created. When all goes well, she puts down the essence of what she sees and feels. Parsons has received many honors for her work. She was selected to represent Arkansas in the 2001 White House Historical Society Calendar with a painting of the White House.