Working Craft and Big Launch!

Everyday has been filled with action, adventure and creation.  Leather right now is getting a lot of my attention.  The bracelets are doing very well.  Several other leather products are going to be launched very soon.  It has been an exciting journey getting strong growth working my craft.  When it come to leather, sewing, cutting and a lot of planning is required.  Continue to work your craft to develop your skill level, gain greater understanding of self and create wonderful work.   As an artist we also feed off of each others creative energy.  I don't do the nocturnal thing like a lot of people are doing these days.  I get my rest, for peace of mind, clarity and super focus.  I work some special projects late when needed in order to complete them and capture them on film.  I recommend making sure you get the proper rest to have your right mind on the road and dealing with people.  Get your rest and don't allow anyone to convince you to not follow the goodness that's meant for you in this lifetime.  You win when you work your craft!  Many people don't figure out who they are, several will be spending time trying to figure you out.  The times we live in 2014, holding a door for a woman generates a tremendous amount of energy.  It is far from common place and too many people expect something or having to do something.  It's just holding a door with no strings attached.  Additionally, at this stage of my life I'm going to be me.  When someone chooses to do crazy, I don't try to figure it out or question.  As long as they are not trying to hurt themselves or others they can be crazy another day.

Today Find JOY!

Find JOY in today, knowing you deserve it.  Take time today to approach life from a more positive perspective.  Have you said something kind today?  When was your last random act of kindness?  We are supposed to care about each other all the time.  Not when it is convenient.   People are struggling everyday.  Are you a help or light to everyone that you meet?  Some people just push others further into depression and despair.   All of our actions right or wrong are done by choice.  Are you the type that is willing to work as a team to get the best out of life?  Are you the type that's saying team but waiting for the moment to grab all the goal and abandon the team?  Find JOY by living your life with vim and vigor!  Knowing you only have so much time...why not spend it by being AWESOME!  Why not spend it living a fulfilling life chock full of adventure, travel, helping others, and any positive activity that you can do to make life better!  When was the last time you went on a Community walk or run?  It doesn't matter what your age is.  Your age is supposed to be a reflection of your discipline, focus, motivation, achievement and wisdom!  Move Forward Towards Victory!  Never, get tired of WINNING!  TAKE ON THE DAY AND WIN!

Holding Down the #1 & #2 Positions on Fan Art Review With Leather

Currently holding down the #1 & #2 positions on Fan Art Review!  This is a busy week with different art shows to attend and the production of work.  I love it! It is great to be appreciated  and in high demand!  Waiting on the new photo shoot, interview and introduction of new work to the world.

Team Super Soldier & Power 36 Take on Charlotte Crop Walk!

   "We came and we saw and we kicked butt!"  Today in Charlotte we introduce the Power 36 bracelet! We have committed to help Charlotte achieve the goal of $360,000.  So far over a million dollars has help feed children and their families in Charlotte.  "No child should ever have to go without food." said, Artist Carl Childs.  "All we have to do is get together with like minded individuals and race across the finish line together, economically."  Artist Carl Childs also shared with a group of fellow walkers at the 36th Annual Charlotte Crop Walk.   Today was a very beautiful day to take time to walk around some beautiful neighborhoods of Charlotte.  "Some of the greatest joy you will ever receive in this life time is helping others learn to fly!" said Childs as he walked off.

NEW LEATHER BRACELET TO BE REVEALED NEXT WEEK

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                               I have been very busy designing a whole range of designs for my new leather work.  With this month being Breast Cancer Awareness I will be presenting a new leather bracelet in honor and recognition of Cancer Survivors.  As an artist being able to design something that is a beacon of hope, will inspire others to fight to win, live and be cured.  I'm continuing my ministry of being an artist even though there are other world events that require my attention and recommendations.  Thanks for taking time to follow, purchase, rent and display my work.  Never get tired of Winning!  Artist Carl Childs

Work Your Craft to Win!

Work your craft everyday that you can with vim and vigor!  Constantly develop your skills and increase the value of your work!  Yesterday, I was blessed to be able to talk with 6 leather artists yesterday.  They imparted a lot of wisdom, strong ideas and gave me a lot to think about.  As an artist, having a diversified portfolio of work is gold.  When it comes to marketing, establishing priorities and making a push with a specific medium will take you to epic levels.  There are several times I have shared the importance of working your craft to keep the tools sharp!  Yes, there's a lot coming up.  The Romare Bearden Birthday bash was a success and yes there were several sales.  Selling my work opens opportunities for new websites, materials, travel and specialized schooling.  Always remember, Sky is the limit!  Perfect you skills and don't share all of your Kung Fu skills with everyone.  Maintain a position of being special, unique and one of a kind.  I started creating Aurora Borealis 4 years ago.  Now more artist are trying to create this work.  I don't mind leading the pack in some areas of the the arts.  Partner with positive artist that are trying to further the arts and personal goals.  The best art teacher that I can get, is one that is an active artist and on fire for teaching.  This is the best way to get challenged as an upcoming artist! Never get tired of winning! Copyright Artist Carl Childs

AWARD WINNING ARTIST CARL CHILDS FEATURED AT ROMARE BEARDEN BIRTHDAY BASH

Award Winning Artist, Veteran & Teacher Carl "Captain America" Childs was the featured at the 1st Annual Romare Bearden Birthday Bash in Charlotte, North Carolina."  "It was an honor to be selected to be a part of this historic event of one of the world's greatest artist and jazz lover born in Charlotte, North Carolina." said Childs.  "It takes a team to put together a very successful event of this caliber."  "My brother Charlie has always been a key player in encouraging, promoting me as an artist and searching for greater opportunities."
The Romare Bearden Birthday Bash was a 3 day celebration of the Visual Arts & Performing Arts!  "It's a blessing for my work to be recognized as being a strong part of America."  "Team Childs also know as MTC Art World will continue to promote and secure the future of the arts." Mr Carl Childs shared with GATE 4, Million Dollar Idea Network and local media.

Work Your Craft

Work your craft like there's no tomorrow.  Take all that is on the inside and create new work and discover who you really are.  As an artist you will discover several of your strengths and weakness over time.  Do not let anyone or life's circumstances detour or discourage you in any way.  You are a diamond, that must shine for all generations to see.  Be led by the spirit, and not by the haters that really want to be like you.  Know that you have arrived.  Now is the time to show your work because you have arrived as an artist.  Yes, it does take courage, focus and the intestinal fortitude to move forward as an artist. It may look like christians are losing, but we are not.  We win in the end! Never get tired of winning!

Visit Childsart007.webs.com

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                             We have new art work!  Yes, American Artist Carl Childs is currently accepting and completing Leather Repairs!  American Artist Carl Childs has repaired a very unique St. Louis Rams belt and other vintage leather products.  People are and have been exercising.  Evidence having to to put new holes and reduce the size of several belts.  Be applauded on all of your efforts to stay healthy and move forward  with wellness.

Too Blessed to be Stressed

It is a blessing to be alive today!  It is great to be appreciated, and in high demand!  I have several projects that I will be working on this week.  As a business we are taking some serious steps forward.  There were a few set backs, that have overcame.  The best statement to anyone that says that you can't accomplish or tries to destroy your dream, the answer is to be as happy and successful as possible.  So when I talk about putting points up on the score board that's what I'm referring to.  As an artist I am blessed to have a significant increase in my skill level and production this year.  These are exciting times that we are living in today!  I choose to be in God's Full Will and get every blessing that has my name on it.  Others around me are reaping an overflow and those that are out in the woods running are missing out. 

MTC ART WORLD & CARL'S GALLERY WANTS TO UNITE ARTISTS ACROSS NC TO HELP ATHLETES GO PLAY IN DIXIE BOYS WORLD SERIES

The Dallas Dixie Boys 14U All-Stars baseball team won the State Tournament on July 12-19, 2014 in Southport, NC with a 5-0 record.  They have achieve the honor of representing North Carolina in the Dixie Boys World Series in Bossier City, Louisiana, August 2-6, 2014.  There are 13 boys and 4 coaches that are trying to make it to Louisiana to play their World Series Game.  Now you know the need, MTC ART WORLD & CARL'S GALLERY IS CHALLENGING ARTIST ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA AS THE FIRST WAVE OF HELP FOR THESE CHILDREN.  We do not have the ability at this time to write the check to help this team.  We do have the ability to have all ARTIST ASSEMBLE to help our ATHLETES. We are going to keep it simple.   MTC ART WORLD & CARL'S GALLERY is CHALLENGING EVERY ARTIST to give $1,  EVERY ART BUSINESS/GALLERY to give $100, EVERY ART COUNCIL to give $100, EVERY ART GUILD to give $100, EVERY ART CLUB to give $25.  As Artists, we have a GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY in front of us to help these children and give them an opportunity to have memories that will last a lifetime.

Yes the notice may be short, I just found out late on Friday, I announced it on blogtalkradio.com/Gate 4 last night.  We will be donating proceeds from MTC ART WORLD SALES THIS WEEKEND.  I KNOW WE CAN DO THIS! THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR HELPING THESE CHILDREN! Below is the contact information.  "Dallas Baseball" reference:Dixie Boys Sponsor  329 Ike Lynch Road Dallas, NC 28034. "Never Get Tired of WINNING " American Artist Carl Childs.

TAKE THE HIGH ROAD GOD DEALS WITH THE HATERS (PART 1 FAMILY EDITION)

      It is a Blessing to be an Artist!  Yes, we think and see the world differently, but it is always with hope and positive energy.  Right now, by being out in several communities over the past few years is paying off.  I work several mediums weekly and get joy out of discovery AH-HA moments, skill increases, and the  creation of a finished product.  I'm thankful for all kind words, comments, art requests, sales and referrals.  I told family member less than a year ago that this moment would come.  The doubting Thomas' are still broke but I pray for them to hear God's voice and have Testimony and WIN just like I am doing!   Being in the FULL WILL OF GOD WORKS FOR EVERYONE WILLING TO BE THERE!  It feels like a vacation from all of the earthly rules because of the HIGHEST LEVEL OF FAVOR IS RECEIVED!

     I am encouraged to freely be obedient to the WORD, and live this life and get every skill, blessing and plan GOD intended for me since the foundation of the world.  Most people if they experience, HIS FULL WILL tend to be 60, 70, 80, 90 plus because they have been through so much and finally surrender it all to HIM for the first time or AGAIN.   As a child there are some things that I navigated past due to my partnership with GOD that many are still dealing with or paying for today.   I thank GOD who is my source, my Lord, my shield, my buckler, my everything!

      GOD has never turned on or abandoned me or anyone that has ever lived in any capacity.  It is the fake people that call themselves friends and church goes not being doers of the WORD and family thinking that they can get between you and GOD purpose for your life, are the vehicles the enemy uses to try and convince you to be DISOBEDIENT, PRIDEFUL, UNFORGIVING, INCONSIDERATE, SELFISH.  WHEN YOU PARTNER WITH GOD, you AGREE WITH HIM AND YOU WIN!  NEVER ALLOW ANYONE NO MATTER WHAT POSITION THEY HOLD IN YOUR FAMILY, SCHOOL, WORK, OR COMMUNITY, BE CONVINCED ONLY ON THE TRUTH.  YES, LIVE TO GIVE, TEACH, LEARN AND GROW.  BE POSITIONED TO BLESS OTHERS BECAUSE YOU ARE BLESSED TO DO SO AND IT IS BEING OBEDIENT TO THE WORD.  I TRUST IN GOD THAT THE DAY WILL SOON COME THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO LIVE ON 10% OF MY INCOME AND TITHE AND CHANGE THE WORLD WITH THE OTHER 90%.  NEVER GET TIRED OF WINNING AWARD WINNING AMERICAN ARTIST CARL CHILDS.  YES!!! COPYRIGHT 2014 CARL'S GALLERY & MTC ART WORLD PRODUCTIONS.

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING MY WORK

I just wanted to take time to say thank you for purchasing my work.  As an artist sales are critical for me to be able to continue to increase my skill level, continue to produce work, create awareness and legitimacy to the ARTS.  You are helping me grow as an artist and you are securing a brighter future for the ARTS with your purchase.  May God bless each and everyone of you in all of your endeavors to make the world a better place.  Additionally I'm still working on my exhibit for the blind and visually impaired.  Any support that can make this happen this year or early next year would be awesome.  Keep Winning Award Winning Artist Carl Childs.

Opportunity to Sell Customized Leather Work

I offer this opportunity to positive and productive individuals that are motivated to make additional income.  As an artist, I will create all of the work that is ordered.  I will put interested individuals on a 1 month contract initially then upgrade to up to a year based on interest, production and opportunities.  Plain and simple contact me through www.childsart007.webs.com inquire about getting a code that will identify you as the individual that sent someone to the website to make a purchase.  This code is how you are given credit for sales, so you pay can be disbursed to you.  As of July 5 Customized Leather orders have priority. Commission is started between $3-$7/Bracelet Sale  Doing the math sending people to the website to purchase leather bracelets will produce money based on the rate people order over time.  Example: If your rate is $7 and 7 people purchased in an hour then you would have made $49/hour.  This is a simple rate contract for increasing sales.  No other benefits are available.  Thanks for your time and interest in my work. Artist Carl Childs

New Product on www.childsart007.webs.com

Check out my new accessories for the Customized Leather Bracelets.  Double snap Customized
Leather Bracelet with over 50 hammered images created by Award Winning Artist Carl Childs.  Accessorized with 1 Concho.  Variety of Conchos are based on availability.  Conchos cost an additional $15-$100 for labor and materials.  Conchos will be Gold Plated, Sterling Silver Plated, Copper Finish, Brass Bronze, Swarovski Crystal, & Stamped Steel.  Inquire for availability.  ALL CUSTOMIZED ORDERS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE. Place your order for your completed customized bracelet. Limited amount of Carl's Scripture Bracelets are in stock. *Cost for a Carl's Scriptural Bracelet is $22 for the Leather Bracelet with images and John 3:16, Luke 23:34 or other scripture & $15 for a Steel Cross Concho and additional work=$37.  "Thank you for taking time to support and promote the arts and me as an artist."  " A portion of  the proceeds from these sales are going to help Children's programs in several communities." Right now I'm working a solid strategy of teaching and production.  I will be branching out into larger markets this month.  I do my homework and then get set up in a new community selling my work. Never get tired of WINNING!!!

Soldier of Clay Will Be Featured Artist at Lowell, NC Farmer's Market Season Kickoff

American Artist Carl "Super Soldier" Childs, Soldier of Clay will be featured at the Lowell, NC Farmer's Market Thursday 5 June 2014 from 1600-1900 hours or 4pm-7pm!  "As an artist my focus to to bring hope, encouragement, teamwork, leadership, healing and resources to your community!"  "I broadcast a message to my over 22,000 worldwide listeners to come to Lowell, NC and have a great time enjoying my work and some of the greatest produce in the area!"  "New vendors that have farms within 100 miles of Lowell, NC that produce, cheese, eggs, fruits and vegetables can join by contacting City Hall, Market Manager Martine Vaca.  Everyone else is invited to come and invest in the local economy!

" Artist Carl Childs will be featuring customized leather bracelets and other leather products, jewelry, ceramics & mono-prints."  "We are going to donate proceeds from sales to help the Boys & Girls Club, Seniors Art Therapy Programs, Carl Childs Wee Warrior Artist Scholarship, Local Library Children's Program Support, donations to help Veterans, Homeless, Special Needs Children & Adults and those that are in severe poverty.   I'm still working on an exhibit for the Blind & Visually impaired.  Right now I will continue to fight that battle!!!  Thanks for taking time to view my work!  Never get tired of winning! It is a blessing to be working with people that honestly love and care about their entire community! Lowell is a Patriotic City. " I will call it AMONG THE BEST PATRIOTIC CITIES that is a friend to every generation of our Armed Forces!" American Artist Carl Childs

Work Your Craft Towards 10,000 Hours, See the Results

When it come to working your craft the key is not innate skill.  The key is commitment and dedication to your personal development.  Which all boils down to your effort that you invest into your craft!  The more you work your talent, the more your gift manifests itself into the true nature and blessing it originally was intended to be.  The secret is out, now go and work your craft!  Do not be afraid to move forward into what God has originally intended for your life.  There are too many people that have settled for far less in life and are unhappy! Make that change today and live empowered and blessed! Never get tired of winning! Carl Childs

CARL'S GALLERY & CHILDS ART ARE PARTNERS IN PROMOTING THE ARTS

Today we are announcing that Carl's Gallery & Childs Art are both partners in promoting the ARTS!  We have a lot of ideas, dreams and goals that we are in the process of bringing to fruition.  We are going to continue to seed into the current and next generation, positive attitude, energy and motivation!  We are also constantly looking for opportunities to promote the arts through: Art Exhibits, Art Workshops, Art Classes, Career Day, Job Shadows, Motivational Speaking, Demonstrations, Commissions for Art or Materials, Marketing of Image & Craft. Send all requests through childsart007.webs.com! All of my contact information is there.

ChildsArt007.webs.com

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                             My website childsart007.webs.com has new content!  Now you can pay for art, available classes and services right on this site.  Thanks to everyone that has visited and supported the creation of this website!  Take time to view my work and give me feedback on it!  Feedback is gold for an artist! More information and images will be posted throughout the week.  This is a huge step and continual process to create a online store to provide the world 24 hour access to my work.

                          

Instructions to Register and Pay for 2014 BATS Class

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                             ATTENTION Artists and everyone interested in gaining a wealth of information, blessing and encouragement!  Here are the instructions for registration and payment for 2014 BATS class.  Never get tired of winning! Keep WINNING!!!



Instructions to be able to register and pay for (BATS) Business Art Tactic Sales Go to: http://childsart007.webs.com/ Go to the MORE tab click on Blackboard for class descriptions. Then after reading descriptions, Go to MORE and click on Class Pay/Services. A message can be email from the left side of the Class Pay/Services page.


                          

2014 Course Description List Taught by Award-winning Artist Carl Childs

Business Art Tactic Sales (BATS) Course taught by American Artist Carl Childs that will immerse you into a dynamic approach to teaching and learning.  This course will help you develop a stronger mindset, momentum and courage to advance to the next level in your career.  BATS is especially for the visual artist, performing artist, model, hair stylist, business owner or future business owner.   Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand and demonstrate techniques of marketing image, pricing work created, basic artist rights, writing a press release and an artist statement.  Students will also be able to recognize and emulate marketing and media techniques to have a positive impact on image, sales and market.  Additionally, this class is designed to build and improve your confidence, productivity, motivation and your image in your community and designated field.  Initial Class Requirements: 1. Bring your ideas and goals so we can customized a path of success for you. 2. Eliminate "can't" from your vocabulary because you can! 3. Expect great things to happen with you and your plan.  Special Notes: 1. Course Syllubus will be given out in the first class.  2. Blackboard to get homework and communication will be: www.childsart007.webs.com then click on MORE and then click on BLOG and read information. 3. Alternate Blackboard is:www.carlsgalleryalive.blogspot.com. 4. Interview with each student is required for Instructor Carl Childs to customize certain areas of this course to maximize your personal goals. 
Class Type: Seated  Class                    Location: TBA               Class Hours: 8-12               Cost: $65                        Standard Meeting:  2x/week     

High-Tech Artist Working Knowledge Successfully (HAWKS) Course taught by American Artist Carl Childs that will increase and diversify your technology awareness and abilities. Students will hit the ground running to get familiar with and comfortable using various technology. Student will learn basic history of computer and electronic devices. Student will work with and demonstrations of laptops, IPAD, Smart Phones, Scanning, Image transfer, Image alteration. The goal is to make sure you have modern technology awareness, experience and application. Students will have the opportunity to interact with "Artificial Technology". Introduction to GIMP or Photoshop, Screen Saver Programs and other programs driven by interest of the class. Initial Class Requirements:  1. Bring technology to class, laptop, smart phone, tablet ect. 2. Field trip to see latest technology and talk with field representatives.
Class Type: Seated Class                     Location: TBA              Class Hours: 8                     Cost: $82                         Standard Meeting 2x/week

A Taste of Art  Course taught by Award-winning Artist Carl Childs, that will introduce students to a variety of art techniques and media.  Each student will have hands on experience with at least 4 mediums ink, leather, wood, charcoal, pastels, acrylic paint, digital art, photography and clay. Class is recommended for anyone interested in the arts.  Additionally this class will give you an inside track of the arts to help in deciding if you should major in art.  Initial Class Requirements: 1. Wear clothes that can get these materials on them or wear an apron. 2. Notebook, pencils, pens, calender.
Class Type: Seated Class                   Location: TBA               Class Hours : 8                    Cost: $82                          Standard Meeting 2x/week

Personal Management  Does your world seem chaotic? Are you really accomplishing as much as you can in one day? Coach Carl Childs will help you establish plans, accomplish more, budget your time, become more productive, and add new facets to your life.  Initial Class Requirements: 1. Bring notebook, pens, pencils, calculator, calender, thumb drive and day planner. 2. Bring a can win attitude!
Class Type: Seated Class                  Location: TBA               Class Hours:  8                     Cost: $62                         Standard Meeting 2x/week

Solo Exhibit 1 Are you a 2D or 3D artist that wants to do a solo exhibit?  Award-winning Artist Carl Childs will instruct students and prepare them to have a successful solo show and assist you in exhibiting your work.  Student will learn how to plan a show, display work, ship work and market your show.  Initial Class Requirements: 1. Artist should have a body of work or is in the process of build a body of work with the intention of having a Solo Exhibit.  2.This class will require field trip time to various galleries and museums to enhance experience and increase opportunities.
Class Type: Seated Class                 Location: TBA               Class Hours: 8                      Cost: $82                       Standard Meeting 2x/week
SYLLUBUS FOR CLASSES WILL BE GIVEN OUT ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required 5 days before class starts unless arrangements are made with the course instructor Carl Childs prior to class starting.   ALL MATERIAL FOR THESE COURSES ARE COPYRIGHT 2014 CARL CHILDS.  Written permission for limited use of specific material or information for instructional purposes at the high school and college level can be requested through this web site.
Minimum Age requirement for these courses are 18 years of age.  Select courses can be adjusted and made available to anyone 18 and under. Send your request through this website www.childsart007.webs Attention: "Art Teacher Carl Childs" follow up with a text or voice mail to (980) 285-8098(980) 285-8098
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BELMONT CRITERIUM (IT IS UP TO YOU TO LIVE FULL OF JOY OR REGRET!)

Sunday 13 April 2014 was a day of joy, opportunity, networking and the strengthening of alliances! It is critical to understand that when you try to do something of merit that has an effect on several people, there will be support and opposition.  Remember like we said in an earlier blog, the haters like you so much that they want to be you! They have a challenge communicating how they feel about you.  That's why they can be negative due to some internal issues.  Yes, pray for them because they can and some of them will be in your corner one day.  There was a lot of blessing that went on during this event.  One of the things I try to always impress upon all artists is to:
1. Be professional and approachable at all times
2. Support as many community events as possible.
3. Have at least 2 online locations that your work can be viewed. 
4. Be willing to teach, demonstrate and smile while working your craft.
5. Make it clear that you are an ARTIST!
6. Market your craft and image by smiling several times everyday you live.
7. Enjoy working your craft every week knowing that you are investing in you skill level.
8. Sell your work in several communities to anchor the arts to a plethora of communities.
9. Volunteer your skills to invest in children, elderly and special needs adults & children.
10. Partner with businesses to promote and strengthen the arts.
11. Support every artist that you come in contact with every time you see them.
12. Encourage every Visual or Performing Artist by clapping, buying and offering opportunities.
13. Partner with local media to support them with their mission and to inspire others to soar!
14. Build up your positive energy daily and share your joy with others!
15. Plan to be successful and be successful.
16. Develop and diversify your mediums like no other.
17. Give Testimony of your success and show and encourage others they can do it also.
18. Weather all criticism with smile and grace.
19. Work you art around your state and out of state.
20. Strive to be in the newspaper 2x a year minimum.
 I will always remember this event because we made a lot of new friends, made sure hundreds smiled, helped one fallen racer, provided interactive art with the paintings, Adhension de la Vie & Black Ice and had the opportunity to be a performing artist singing and dancing to I"M A SOUL MAN.
COPYRIGHT 2014 ARTIST CARL CHILDS

KEEP WORKING CRAFT RELENTLESSLY!

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                               I have spent a good deal of today reorganizing and preparing for a Marketing push of my work!  This time is required in order to continue success! Finding that balance between working craft and working the support and vehicles that  present your work is key.  I'm very happy with the progress that has been going on with my work, radio show and web creations.  Now is the time for the flow, the ebb is now a thing of the past.  Always approach your work with a strong sense of urgency and dedication of time to get superior synergy!  Working favorite mediums are good to do.  Keeping experimentation and medium diversity as a required scheduled event, in addition to the AH-HA moments! KEEP WINNING!

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

TODAY WAS A BLESSED DAY! THE CHRISTIANS GOT THE VICTORY!  TO GOD BE ALL THE PRAISE AND GLORY! GOD REVERSED THE CURSE AND MADE ME WHOLE AND HEALED TODAY! MY HEAVENLY FATHER GAVE ME THE GIFT THAT I NEEDED!

HOPE IS AN ANCHOR!

HOPE is an anchor! We all go through storms in life.  We make through the storm by being anchored in Jesus Christ.  That is how we conquer every storm! "Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long." Psalm 25:5. This is how you are able to deal with the house burning down, death, robbery, abandonment, separation, abuse, identity theft, bank fraud, adultery, carjacking, bankruptcy, foreclosure, slander  and anything that you or yours have encountered.  "Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed." Psalm 119:116. When Apostle Paul was at sea he was on a ship that encountered hurricane winds and they dropped 4 anchors. "Fearing that we would be dashed against the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daylight." Acts 27:29. You can make it through every storm by being anchored into Jesus Christ!  Now the you know this you can start your evening session working on your craft.  I'm happy to share that I have been getting joy out of my current painting projects! NEVER GET TIRED OF WINNING!

TAKE TIME TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS!

Yes, take time out of everyday that you are blessed to live to encourage others! When you encourage others you are also building and encouraging yourself.  Everyone goes through trying times in life.  We must always instill HOPE.  Knowing that there is always HOPE and that GOD loves you and other people love you as well anchors you with the will to live. I remember doing a art workshop. When a person is able to paint a fish they overcome being disabled or unable to fish at all.  The person can remember fishing decades ago, the opportunity to create art creates a positive connection and experience that will increase health and extend a persons life.  It is a blessing to have witness this first hand over a period of time.  All of our actions are important, so make sure that each and every action counts.  Take time to preserve life and encourage others and yourself to live life to the fullest extent possible! KEEP WINNING!

GET THE HEALING AND LIVE IN THE CORRECT YEAR !

There are several people in this world that are hurting very bad.  They are spending precious time trying to find artificial solutions to their real problems.  I spend a lot of time talking to people.  I choose to speak life and encouragement into every situation.  One thing we must always keep in mind is: GOD has the final say.  it doesn't matter what it looks like when you have the right relationship with GOD.  That doesn't mean that you won't have trial and tribulations.  Remember when it comes to SALVATION there are 3 components! JUSTIFICATION which happens instantly! ADOPTION which happens instantly! SANCTIFICATION which is what GOD works on us with our personal relationship with HIM!  GOD is constantly trying to make us more HOLY.  That's why our personal relationship with HIM is so important!  Yes, there's work for us to do!  Also we are responsible to build the measure of faith that we have all been given.  Now remember that GOD loves us UNCONDITIONALLY!  Our relationship with GOD and how we are supposed to treat each other is written in the SCRIPTURES.  I surprised several people this we about the importance of  FORGIVENESS.  1. The first thing that I shared this week was this question.  Does GOD know everything? In the current DISPENSATION that we live in it is becoming very clear who is for good and evil.  When I asked this question people took a few consistent positions.  Yes, of course HE does. I made sure that I wanted people to know that I an a active Christian that has accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and HE is the head of my life.  My decisions are going to be spiritually based.  No based on fleshly motives. In my explanation I talked about God's FORGIVENESS.  When GOD forgives us the sin is as far as the east is from the West! WHEN GOD FORGIVES THE SIN IS GONE! GOD DOES NOT REMEMBER IT OR BRINGS IT UP! SO GOD DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT THESE  SINS AFTER YOU ASK BELIEVE HIM AND HE FORGIVES.  Know this anyone that tries to remind you or tries to get you to connect to a negative past or events to challenge your SALVATION are not of GOD!  There are several people that really need to hear this message! 

People try and use technology to try and have illegitimate authority over you. People are doing all that they can at record rates around this country to create division and hurt to their own families.  People that call themselves family are blocking each other on phones, social media websites, taking out false restraint orders , ignoring calls for help, not talking to each other for years or several decades at a time.  Remember we are talking about people that GOD put together FAMILIES!  Additionally these are the same people that have to be carried, caught and covered up every Sunday because they love JESUS so much.  What's going on? When someone believes that once saved always saved they don't believe they have to treat other right. GOD IS CLEAR IN HIS WORD THAT HE WILL NOT FORGIVE US OF OUR SINS IF WE DO NOT FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER.  What that means if you don't forgive you will not be forgiven.  So, yes you can claim to be saved and full of the Holy Ghost and do to your own unforgiven spirit qualify for HELL. By having FREEWILL we do have the ability to suppress the HOLY SPIRIT, HE RESIDES on the inside of us. GOD put HIM their.  Our bodies belong to Jesus Christ because HE purchased them with HIS BLOOD.  That's why we have no authority to deface or abuse the body we have by putting bad things in it or bad things on it.  Yes, we are talking about drugs, poor eating, poor diet, lack of exercise for the inside.  We have no authority to brand, intentionally scar or tattoo the body we reside in.  It is not ours, we are not alone the Holy Spirit is on the inside of us.  The same Holy Spirit that raise Jesus from the dead!  With FREEWILL we can choose to do GOOD or EVIL anytime we want. 

I wanted to make sure the time was taken to try and get this important message our because people are being deceived into hurting others because they are hurting.  Seeking GOD for guidance, healing and restoration is how we are supposed to live.  Too many people are walking away from their families or dividing their own family because that's what they want to do.  I have spent time in God's face over the past 5 years to get answers to help family unit.  The current understanding that I have from talking with several thousands of people in several different state are: Reasons for Abandonment: "I'm tired of waiting on GOD.", "He doesn't make the money that he used to make." "He wants me to get a job and help with all of our bills." "He won't buy me a new truck even though we are in debt." "He won't pay off my $60,000 student loan I created before we got married." He won't let my ex-boyfriend move in." "I don't want anyone putting limits on me or telling me what I should do." "I can only go by what I see." "I don't what to live there but Arizona or Texas." Are any of these excuses a biblical reason for separation or divorce?  God's answer to this is RELATIONSHIP! You have to have relationship with GOD for you to have peace.  Do you know any family member or members that are constantly moving not for job purposes.  They move because they get into fights and have contact with the law.  They are restless, hurting and out of RELATIONSHIP with GOD.  That's why they have no peace of mind.  Some of these same relatives have decided to to start breaking the law and taking advantage of others to support their lifestyle.  Through free will they have made a commitment to do wrong and evil things to innocent people.  Family can be predators, unfortunately.  We must pray that they return to God in the proper relationship, so they are not lost while they are deceived and busy trying to make others hurt like they hurt.

 No matter the problem or pain that you go through. You deserve healing and restoration. Too often an innocent person's heart and spirit is broken at a very young age by abuse, incest or neglect.  Anyone treated that way is damaged and needs healing and restoration.  Sometime the person that does the abuse is in the family.  That keeps reopening wounds or provides a new generation of people to victimize.  Unfortunately most people that go through these horrific events never get counseling, healing or any type of treatment.  They live their lives like a walking time bomb.  Too often instead of being a champion of right and justice, these hurt people become a professional abuser.  They have been there and got the tee-shirt and will not be broken or show weakness ever again.  When this spirit is taken into any relationship it will grow and get out of control. It does have to be turned over to GOD to get the spiritual healing that you deserve.  You must seek counseling to get acknowledgement, support and reassurance that you are now safe.  When you are abused as a child or young adult, you tend to be frozen mentally at the ages of trauma and abuse. Sometime medication is needed if there's a chemical imbalance or a measurable mental condition.  I know of family members that have stopped taking their medications and have disappeared to other states to try and blend in.  It is not a shame if you need to take medications that allow you to live a normal life.  If I needed to take medication so I could better handle stress, losses and failures and aid my decision making then I would be obligated to continue with it until things properly change.  We all need to be focused and live in the correct year that we are in. We can't live in years of hurt 1984, 2002, 2008 anything that's in your past will truly be history when you turn it all over to GOD!  As artists some of us use our craft as an outlet to help facilitate the healing that's needed. In conclusion, Turn to God because your relationship with HIM is the most important. Everything else will come online when you submit to HIS will and HIS way!  You deserve to be deceived no more!  Accept the Liberation, Deliverance, Restoration that Jesus Christ brings by you doing HIS will.

Do Not Bury Your Dreams! (PART 1)

DO NOT BURY YOUR DREAMS! Too many people these days are calling it quits on what they want to achieve in life. The shocking thing is that people are very young and giving up 12-18 years old.  1.Take time to evaluate your current situation. 2. Write down your plan, goals or dreams. 3. Research the fields that you are interested in. 4. Project the future outlook for your field 3-5 years minimum. 5. Locate skills needed for the specific areas of interest. 6. Try and contact people in your desired field to get a little inside perspective of the job (Examples: Talk with a variety of Artists, Doctors, Health Care Providers, Teachers, Law Enforcement 7. Document all of your feedback. Some will be positive, others may be sour. 8. Position yourself to gain skills or increase skills, Scholarships, Workshops, Specialized Training. 9. Reassess your skills, qualifications and interests. 10. Pray and ask for guidance. 11. Pursue your dream with a relentless passion. 12. Get into your field, ON FIRE and blaze a new trail!  Never get tired of WINNING! Carl Childs

WHEN YOU WIN THE LOTTERY SHARE IT WITH THOSE THAT HELPED AND SUPPORTED YOU!

Definitely keep this in mind when you win.  It doesn't take much to improve or increase a person's situation.  When it is within your means to help others do it!  That's some of the best advise that can be given to all of you!  It is better to give than to receive.  Take time and be a blessing in some one's life today!  Life is too short!  Don't waste it in anger, regret and consistently bad decisions.  When you look at the world people can get it right.  Today, when you work together and have order in your house everyone wins!  Why not set your family up for success?  Unfortunately money or the misuse of it has destroyed a lot of families.  Responsible use and the thoughts of helping others, after paying tithes will put you on a collision course with a BLESSING!  Thanks! KEEP COMMUNICATING!!! KEEP WINNING!!!

Renew Your Commitment to Your Craft!

It doesn't matter how long ago that you started working your craft! Now is the time to rekindle the fire that you originally had for your craft! Set before you all of your plans for achievement and accomplish them! Continue to work your craft and build your skill level and credibility.  Protect and manage your career, buy controlling your image and media.  Example would be for you to only have pictures of you smiling in the media! You must always project a can do attitude all the time.  Stay away from all of the toxic people that you can!  Toxic family, co-workers, students, teachers or artists that have chose to be negative. Your need to have people around you that are going to build and encourage you at all times!  It is critical that you create, and maintain a positive environment to maximize your creativity.  This is how you start to fight for your future! Block out the noise of the toxic people.  Don not give toxic people any position with your life.  Never give up on your future!  Be consistent and work your craft and experience, experimentation and gain AH-HA moments.  Continue to push your skills, equipment to new heights!  Create the synergy that you deserve to position you to WIN!

DECLASSIFIED SECRET #2 DEALING WITH ADVERSITY & EVIL PEOPLE (PART 1)

Face it, when you are trying to do something good that goes against the norm adversity will be on the horizon.  I recently had 2 people try and destroy, discourage me on the walk that I am on in this life.  What I understand when it comes to people, they act on who you represent!  Understanding that these individuals are operating out of fear, jealousy and their life is held together by saliva and egg whites. Always pick which battle you want to fight and win!  Always remember that fight and win as a Soldier go together! Mercy is being shown.  It is not any coincidence that people reap what they sow.  If you plant Nightshade, you get Nightshade.  If you plant Corn you get Corn. If you plant Watermelons, you get Juicy Watermelons! If you sow seeds of Discord you reap Discord.  Your mind is just like the ground! What you plant in it will grow.  Good or Bad, it will grow as wild and abundant as you feed it.  If you show unconditional love for everyone, you will receive unconditional love, favor and mercy.  Understanding that life demands that we each have order, discipline and structure to our lives.

Always take the high road and minimize negative people's influence in your life. Always ride the crest of the wave, it puts you well above the situation.  Stay positioned to WIN!  Sometimes people will use their position, status or influence to try and harass, discourage or take you off of your path.  "Even when you are a POW, you can still smile and talk junk to let the idiots know you are delayed not defeated."  It may look like they are in control, God has the final say.  Keep planting seeds of LIBERATION in your mind when you feel trapped or cornered. You will be LIBERATED!  Take on the same spirit that David had when he ran towards Goliath when you pursue your craft.  You will get the VICTORY!  Evil people help defeat themselves, by their own habits! Evil people walk clearly by sight and by their own selfishness and hunger for violence.  They live a tortured life trying to scramble, fight and have illegitimate authority over others.  Evil people bounce from state to state not in a regular move but running from situations that they have created. As I share this information, you can see that people that are evil, lack discipline, focus or relevance.  That is why it may seem that "Evil People" throw stones at you every once in a while.  Being an Evil person, is living a tortured, lonely and difficult life.  Remember when Evil people attack you and your career, they are attacking you with their best!  They are at the highest point that they will ever achieve with their current mindset! 

Outlast the evil, and be successful and live life to its fullest by achieving all of your goals and dreams!  Never let a person that's a turd, convince you to abandon your dreams and goals.  There are already too many people in the world doing that.  Why become one of them?  Also remember Evil people, don't have personal goals, they just want to try and inflict pain on everyone they encounter.  BE ENCOURAGE!  You can overcome any adversity that comes your way.  You have to believe that you WIN! If you believe that you will lose you will reap what you plant.  Always approach life with vim, vigor and a can do winning spirit! Always plant seeds of optimism in your mind and others!  Always plant seeds of optimism in your minds and others!  Always plant seeds of optimism in your mind and others!  Everyday is a Holiday! Every meal is a FEAST! Keep WINNING! Copyright 2014 American Artist Carl Childs

DECLASSIFIED SECRET #1 FOR 2014

Be encouraged!  You can outlast the haters! Never feed into their system of games and foolishness.  When you keep the main thing the main thing you keep your focus.  Foolish people try to establish their level of importance in your life.  Always remember that you have GOLD right now.   Realize that some people, not all want your GOLD.  When it comes to the HATERS, I'm going to share the closest guarded secret in the world.  When it comes to the imps, I mean haters.  They want to be you or like you.  They enjoy and envy the attention that you get all the time.  They want to replace you.  They say things like: He smiles too much.  He's too happy! No one deserves all that attention! He doesn't have real legitimate moxie! I'm not going to the exhibit! Why is everyone making a big deal out of this? He was only on CNN twice!  They say things that give you a hint to their thought process or lack there of.  "When I see him, its just like he's laughing at me."  When you just flash the smile you are blessed to have and enjoy staying stuck on joy as a way to live.

When there's drama, it is because you are not only doing something right but you are doing it with excellence, precision and ease.  So instead of being a fan of your work they are diametrically opposed to all that you are and stand for.  They feel that you have robbed them of fame and fortune and plot for your fall.  These haters are not just strangers, they are family, teachers and anyone that buys into the noise.  Remember, if a hater has temporary authority over you as a teacher, follow the rules, learn and get through the class.  Do not be compromised to do anything illegal or unethical because the hater wants to have power over you!  Haters will talk about you to their spouses to the extent the spouse will come tell you.  This is when someone really likes and wants to be you that they alienate or anger their own spouse with their obsession of you.  Be very careful, all that I'm sharing is true.  Scary is some ways but oh so true!  People see what you get.  They rarely see the cost that you have to pay to get the synergy that you have.  When someone believes that you get recognition that they feel is not in proportion to your efforts or experience they hate you.  This is where the twist and twisting starts!

Be safe and take people's actions toward you and your career very seriously.  Make sure that you be ready to battle legally when someone crosses the line.  Make sure it is worth it and legitimate.  Not everyone is going to have your fire and perspective on your craft!  Don't allow the Nay Sayers to contaminate your thought process, goals, dreams and accomplishments.  You will unfortunately experience people breaking your work and destroying your electronics to try and put your career on ice or to end it.  You will experience the "Family Hater" that will try to advise you on your career, exhibits and discourage you to go for higher degrees when they have their AOS degree.  If you have 1 or more Art Degrees is this person really qualified or looking out for your best interest?  I'll answer that for you NO!  One good thing about the haters your fire and motivation forces them to work!  They have to step up if they don't want to look too bad.  Watch how things tend to change and people will start to emulate some of your work ethic.  The ultimate thing I will share is that you can win over your HATERS! :) Keep WINNING!  The VICTORY IS ALREADY YOURS!  Now the theme music to Rocky (Eye of the Tiger) can stop playing now! :)

Keep the Basics Sharp!

Today was a pencil and charcoal day! I strive to get as many hours in each day working my craft!  Today was an AH-HA moment or blending discovery!  It is important to keep the basics sharp!  I'm excited to work my craft and enjoy encouraging others to work their craft also.  We are supposed to build and encourage each other every chance we come in contact with each other.  All of the material things don't matter.  All of those things can be replaced with something better.  Relationship is what it is all about.  How we treat each other has a direct bearing on our lives.  Keeping it simple we reap what we sow.  I choose to sow seed by investing, blessing, encouraging, teaching, forgiving and unconditionally loving others.  Every day is an opportunity to make your family, neighborhood, town, city, county, state, country and world better! It is important to get to a status in life where you can be able to be a blessing to others.  It doesn't matter if anyone ever discovers what you have done for all of humanity.  It is documented in the city of HEAVEN. GOD BLESS Keep WINNING!  Be encouraged with a renewed spirit of excellence and a relentless pursuit of peace, joy and VICTORY!

Stay Fixed on Your Craft

We all go through storms.  It is life saving to hold and activate the God given gifts that you have.  Remember we are to work our craft relentlessly as it is impossible to fail.  We are to always encourage, build and support each other on our person journey in this world.  Whenever it is in your means to help make your family, neighborhood, city, state, country or world better.  DO IT IMMEDIATELY WITH ALL OF YOUR BEING!  Keep Winning! :)

Let 2013 Go! Anticipate Better for 2013!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!  That's exactly what it is, a New Year!  This is another opportunity for you to start something positive and new for yourself and those around you.  It doesn't matter if 2013 was the best year of your life! Expect better this year!  If 2013 was the most painful year for you, it is in the past and can hurt you no more!  It is 2014 Expect more!  Treat yourself and family better!  Unblock those people that you block to be malicious, not do to anything illegal or immoral.  Operate with clarity by not remembering 1986, 1999, or 2002.  Operate in 2014!  Make a commitment to do that this year!  Get your life together and move it in a positive direction that's full of productivity, discovery, growth and VICTORY!  Looking forward to the future with hope and expectation is the way to live.  Don't vacillate on the past at all, unless you are studying for a History Test. :) Keep WINNING because you already have the gold!