Work Every Medium You Can!

Work every medium that you can, it develops your skill.  I'm very big on skill building.  Every moment of every day is an opportunity to build up your skills.  You can get a barrage of Ah-Ha moments by having the intestinal fortitude to experiment with new mediums and materials.   If you have not worked with wood, try it!  I'm enjoying my journey working with wood.  So far I have created a customized table and 3 wooden shields.  One of those shields now has a metal cover and a a coating of paint.  I am currently making a Spartan shield!  My other 2 shields that I'm working on are going to feature the beauty of wood.  One is going to remain all wood to feature carving.  The third shield is going to be a combination of wood and a little metal.  I'm enjoying the growth and Ah-Ha moments that I'm receiving from working these mediums and projects.  Keep Winning!

Promote the ARTS!

A special call to all business owners, galleries and libraries.  Take time to support the arts!  Any time you can purchase, provide display opportunity or provide any positive support to an artist, you are investing in the future of ART!  When it comes to us artists, we are constantly seeking opportunitiess to present our work to the world.  Thanks for all of the opportunity that you and your companies provide!  Support that I have received: Encouraging words, sales, display opportunities, media coverage, scholarship, and materials. Thanks!

No Matter the Season...Work CRAFT!

Life does have it's way of taking us on a ride that is full of plenty of ebb and flow.  No matter how difficult things may be, it is very important to stay anchored to your craft.  I'm currently working wood in order to produce some awesome shields.  I'm also dedicating time working in the digital medium to make unique one of a kind products to support a "company".  For me working my craft as often as I can falls under what I call: Keeping the main thing the main thing.  I understand that all of the work is an investment in my future and my skill level.  I'm committed, totally convinced that my craft is the talent that I want to continually polish!  Thanks! Keep WINNING! 

BATS LEADER REPORT 18 MARCH 2013

The class is very motivated and is learning all of the necessary material in order to become more focused and disciplined in their craft.   Study the following vocabulary: Positive Discriminators, Pioneer, Craft, Market, Media, Rating, Social Media,  and write out the definitions.  Spend more time working your craft!  You should be working at least one sketch book 20 hours a week.  Develop and bring to class 12 new images.  Bring in portfolio to be viewed.  Always remember that working your craft makes you more proficient, professional and profitable to people. Keep taking steps towards your goals and dreams!  Each step is a mini victory that will lead to the BIG VICTORY! Keep Winning!

BATS Homework 11 March 2013

This is week 2!  You should be working in your craft for a minimum of 40 hours this week.  Make sure you set aside a journal and document your progress.  In this class your use of technology is very important. Go to You tube and view Origami Flapping Bird, and Origami Rose.  Tonight we talked about the importance of introducing, establishing, and building value.  Tonight we also covered Copyright. Go to www.copyright.gov and read the basics on copyright.  We will be talking about this subject off and on in this class. Bring you list of 10 goals to the next class! Make sure you check this board daily for updates!  Keep winning! :)

6 MARCH 2013 Spring BATS CLASS HOMEWORK

Everyone should be commended on their decision to take the BATS Class at Gaston College.  You are in a very unique course that is going to be the nitrous oxide that will put some of your goals and dreams on a fast track.  Your first homework assignment is 1. Write down 10 goals that you are trying to accomplish.  2. Write down 10 things about yourself that influence your image or market. 3. Make sure you take the word "can't" out of your vocabulary. You have unlimited potential and unlimited opportunities, working your craft!
4. Go to YouTube and search ORIGAMI, view how to make a Origami Flapping Bird and Origami Butterfly.  Viewing these videos will help you get into the mindset of some of the concepts that will be taught in this course.  5. Visit my blog daily, because it is the blackboard for this course.  Review all of the notes that you have taken in class so far!

Keep Winning!
Master Instructor Carl Childs

WELCOME TO BATS

Welcome to the BATS COURSE!

Establish value
Build value and awareness
Show growth
Specialize
Positive Discriminators
Take a position in media
Work Ethic