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Visual Fine Artist I graduated from Ohio University and did graduate work at Ohio State University and through the University of Georgia's Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy. Since graduating, I set up shop in Ohio and have been involved in innumerable exhibitions throughout the country.
Painting with oils and acrylics are my mediums of choice. Most paintings are created on primed stretched canvas, canvas panels, or heavyweight Masonite. I always use the best quality paint mixed with my own special recipe of artist mediums. Each piece is protected from dust, dirt, and UV light rays with a satin, matte, or glossy varnish developed by conservators. Subject matter ranges from portraits, nudes, narratives, animals, and some slightly surreal imagery. Many art critics have reviewed my shows. Some of my favorite quotes; "Parasson has a fresh earnest style that becomes more entrenched in her own visual lexicon and ideology with every show. Hers is an essentially gentle and playful vision by political concerns and justice and equality for women. She also is an extremely original and adept colorist."
"Parasson, who also is a belly dancer, is not afraid of her sensuality. Figures are full-bodied and lovingly rendered."
"In terms of personal investment, Parasson is out there feeling everything." By Lesley Constable For The Dispatch
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Professional Bellydancer & Instructor Ever since I was a young girl I wanted to be a dancer. My mom had me in every type of lesson available in Akron, OH (where I'm originally from). I took baton, tap, jazz, ballet, gymnastics, cheerleading, and even bellydancing. I grew up listening to music from Greece, Turkey, and countries in the Middle East. My family is in the restaurant business so we always had plenty of food, music, and culture around the house. There usually was a bellydancer at every party and event. I moved to Columbus after receiving my BFA from OU. While I was in Europe studying towards my MFA it was then that I decided I wanted to seriously study Bellydancing. I think it was 1992 when I first discovered Habeeba's Dance of the Arts in Columbus. Thank God! Habeeba changed my life. She gave me confidence and made me feel so comfortable with my body. Throughout the years learning from Habeeba, I knew I had a chance at becoming a professional dancer, even though I was only 5'1" with lots of curves. She told me in this dance they like girls built like you! Mariah of Ohio is of Greek and Italian heritage. Since childhood she has always studied various styles of dance, including Belly Dance. Her formal Belly Dance training began in 1991. Lead Instructor for Habeeba’s Dance of the Arts in Columbus, Ohio from 1997 - 2007. January 2010 she opened her own school of dance, Belly Dance by Mariah Studio serving NE Ohio. Mariah is a Multi-Award-Winning Performer, Master Instructor & Choreographer. Recent Jewel of the Sierra 2011 1st Place Winner in both Live Band and Diva Professional Categories. Available for Concerts, Seminars, Workshops, Competition Coaching/Judging Nationwide. More information please visit www.mariaparasson.com. My stage name is Mariah. Enjoy video clip of me performing live! These are some of my bellydance favorites:
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