Solo Exhibit Sign Up

 Today & tomorrow are sign up days for my Solo Exhibit class.  The class will start Monday 8 July 2013.  I expect every student to bring goals, ideas and questions to class.  Contact me at Carlsart2010@gmail.com if you have any questions.  Keep Winning!

Weather the Storm

It is critical to keep the main thing the main thing.  When you make the decision to have a focus or focal point in your life, you are committed.  When you are committed, you are convinced and see the path to success.   t Staying on that path leads you to victory.  You have to also know that you deserve the best things that life has to offer.  Ironically, some people have a very hard time accepting or receiving the best.  Several people at the same time have problems doing things of excellence.  Just like a ship, set a course and plan your journey well in advance before you "Set Sail". Keep WINNING!

Stay Focused Until the End!

Have you ever run a race?  The first 1/2 mile and the last 1/4 tend to be where you really have to dig in.  Why is that?  When every you are transitioning into something new, different or a higher level is is going to create change.  How you handle the changes are up to you as an individual.  Running is having the ability to manage serious stress on the body.  The great thing about it is that once you complete that level of stress.  The body gets used to that level and demands more.  Your body and mind can be conditioned for you to soar...win!   This method can be applied to any challenge that we may face in life.  It is a personal decision to take the high road and win, instead of accepting failure.  When you are used to going through the storm, you know what is on the other side.  The journey will vary in length and you can see it through to the end.  Be patient, consistent and have a fire for what you are doing!

Extra Money Opportunities/Gallery Assistant

  One of the main reasons that I ask everyone to go to my blog is for opportunity!  As an artist, my work is in demand.  It can be challenging meeting the art needs of several communities.  I'm in the process of dividing my operational area up into zones.  Each zone offers the opportunity for individuals to be involved in hanging a show, delivery or pickup of art work.  Yes, there will be training involved in this process because you will be representing Carl's Gallery.

 Right now, I don't have the ability to hire individuals.  I can compensate, by paying a flat fee based on the time required to complete the work.  Additionally, I can pay a fee towards mileage reimbursement.  If the process takes several hours lunch would be included.   I would need to know the availability of anyone that would become part of this team.  Proper dress, business or business casual would be the uniform of the day.  It is important because you will be representing Carl's Gallery and will be going to galleries, museums, and libraries to pickup or deliver art work.  Additional paperwork will be provided in order for you to be able to successfully do your work.  Training will be available soon. 

There will be 4 levels of workers: Gallery Trainee, Exhibit Specialist, Marketing Specialist, Gallery Assistant.  Anyone interested send an email to carlsart2010@gmail.com, in the subject line put "Gallery Trainee"  All trainees must be a responsible 21 and over motivated individual that can follow instructions written or oral.  There will always be the opportunity to contact me if you have questions, even after training.  Each person selected is expected to be able to operate independently and professionally at all times.  

The cool thing is: work supporting the arts, skill builder, community building, extra money, unique opportunity, contest incentives for team.

Production Mode

Hello, I'm currently working Special Projects!  My response to emails will be a little slow over the next 3 weeks.  Yes, I'm working my craft.  I have a lot of studio time to accomplish this week preparing for several events.  Currently I have art out on the rise art website.  Follow my work!  Right now I'm in the middle of building my new web site.  I'm in a production mode so I won't be as accessible as usual.  I will respond to emails as soon as possible.  Additionally I'm preparing and recruiting people for my summer classes. Keep Winning

Leadership+Teamwork+Vision=Success for All (PART1)

The formula is simple, but getting the work accomplished can sometimes be a challenge.  Right now there are several people and organizations that are crying out for competent leadership.  Many people don't understand, that as a leader you are responsible for what happens and what fails to happen.  As a leader you are an advocate for your subordinates and a defender of your workplace.  In essence you are the glue that holds a lot together. You can be the primary problem solver or the chief instigator.  The choice is yours.  The free will is yours.  Depending on your flexibility, leadership style and a the ability to hold others and yourself to standards, defines you as a leader.  Almost everyone wants to be the boss!  No one wants to take the blame when something goes terribly wrong.  Leadership still has the ability to shine in crisis by: 1 Apologizing and informing the public of what went wrong.  2. Showing obvious improvements and policy changes to ensure problem does not happen again. 3. Show justice and fairness to the ones that cause the problem.

Work Your Craft as Often as You Can!

Work your craft as often as you can.  You know that the sun rises and sets everyday!  There are several things that you accomplish and fit into your day.  Introduce or reintroduce the arts into you day.  You will find it liberating and a fresh breath of air!  The choice is yours what you do with each day!  Each moment of everyday is an opportunity to grow, learn and improve.  The arts come from within and promote discovery of how the inner and outer universe work together.  I strive to work my craft a minimum of 86 hours during a busy week.  When the week is not hectic I'm well over 120 hours/week working. 

Yes, there's plenty of sweat equity, sacrifice and it all is an investment in me and my future.  I became convinced that working my craft develops my skill level and value of all of the work that I accomplish.  There's room in everyday to find time to eat 3 times a day.  There's more then enough room to capture your inspirations in some type of medium.  Don't let the time go by.  Days become years of procrastination if you don't watch out.  Never give up on your goals and dreams because they are worth seeing them come into fruition.

Recapture the joy of accomplishing goals with excellence and self development! You will never regret it.  One thing that the Army does teach is, if you have any fears you have to address them and push through them.  There's no excuse to not accomplish your personal mission in life.  Find what you have a passion for and race towards it as if it is impossible to fail.  After all, is it what you have on the inside that you decide to share with others?  All parties benefit from you having the intestinal fortitude to share and develop your craft.  It is your voice.  Don't let it be silent.