Project Soar is Finished for November 1, 2012 VIP Showing

Project Soar is finished!  It will be shown at the New Fortress of Solitude.  This is the show and tell studio area for those who are not in the loop.  When it comes to soar!  It is a very unique sculptural piece.  Soar is an inspirational piece with elements from the Great Fall in Genesis.  When you look at this piece it will take you back to ancient times just from the look and unique texture of the work. Soar is a female form with several birds flying from this form. This piece is a liberation/inspirational piece for any woman that has felt that they were not important or feel that the "fall" still lingers.  Even though the fall happened, since that day, "You are to soar!!! You have unlimited opportunity and potential always. It is a piece you are definitely want to see.  To me this work is among my best and that is without any gems incorporated into.  It will be the first publicly shown piece that will have gems very soon.  Ruby is the stone of choice for this piece which also leads us to another scripture.  I'm not going to tell all.  I won't allow you to kiss this work goodbye.  Soar has been declassified.  This work has developed me in a different direction then my previous works.  I have also created a special textured"skin" or "Childs Effect" exclusively on this piece.  I predict this work to collect several awards in the future.  I'm very happy with this work because I was able to keep my original vision of this work in place until completion. This work has the look of a ancient or historical piece that has been unearthed at an excavation site or a piece that was found on a deep sea dive. Also look for this piece to be featured at one of my next exhibits.  I look forward to this piece gaining museum and gallery time in several communities.  I also enjoyed  the multitude of opportunities for experimentation with this work that has liberated and set me free. This work is an exclamation point on my sculptural ability.

BATS STARTS NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The new BATS class starts next Monday, November 5, 2012.  Previous BATS students will be offered several opportunities based on their recruiting efforts for the new class.  Even though class is over you should still be working your craft 20 to 40 hours a week.  This will put you in the what is your norm as an artist or businessperson.  Right now if you are an artist you should be working on your second or third sketchbook.

Carl's Mini Geometic Game Was a Success!!!

Carl's Mini Geometric Game was fun and was a super success.  I'm pleased to share a report of talking to a 4 year old at the event.  This 4 year old just like any child her age was excited to see all the prizes that was at the arcade.  She asked me how could she get a prize.  I told her you have to make a Geometric shape that's 2D or 3D with this sheet of paper.  Her eyes got big and she said that she was going to make an Octagon!  That was AWESOME!  She won an instant prize which was a glow bracelet that definitely started her to talking.  Later that evening she was presented her prize a teddy bear which she excitedly grabbed, said thank you and ran over to her grandparents.  The future is going to be brighter because the very young are still open minded.

Several Events This Week

I will keep working my craft and build strong numbers for my studio time.  Today I spent time going through an interview with the media and was on blog talk radio earlier this morning.  Additionally I have been busy building value and selling art.  The Chocolate Fountain will be out of the kiln glaze fired this week.  I will be able to give more of an update tomorrow.  Chocolate Test will be this week also!  Chocolate tests and fountain test will take up approximately 6-8 hours this week.  I currently have 3 solo shows going on in the community.  I still have work in a combined show in downtown Gastonia (Arts On Main) that will be on display for 2 more days.  I'm also inviting everyone to Jeanne Rauch Gallery to see my 3D work that is on display there.  How you like me now! :)  I'm still recruiting people for my November 5th class!!!  Additionally I'll be working pastels this week a minimum of 8 hours. I will be mapping Project Soar tomorrow and will dedicate 3 1/2 hours to upgrade this project to level 3 status.  Starting new clay work tomorrow a 2 1/2 hour investment.  I will also be waxing and glazing some of my bisque work. Tomorrow is going to be a highly productive day!  I have a 14 hour fitness investment scheduled for this week.  Also I have a 24 hour commitment to Carl's Geometry Game first appearing in Kings Mountain, NC.  I also have some media things I need to follow up with for my solo exhibit and reception November 30, 2012.

BATS CLASS (MISSION 1 COMPLETE)

It was true team work.  Everyone showed tremendous growth and there was 100% participation.  All of the thinking for class was way outside of the box.  That is the norm for our group.  I'm very happy that everyone had a great time and learned so much.  I'm proud of everyone utilizing there skills in a high impact, quick decision making complex scenario.  It took some time to put tonight's mission together and it was worth it!  Everyone study your current notes. Keep winning in your craft!!!  It is going to be a long night for me due to some more work I need to get accomplished before tomorrow and Thursday.

Be ready to take on the day tomorrow!  We will be going over Copy Right, Artist Statement and as always building VALUE.

BATS HOMEWORK (FINALS THIS WEEK)

Work craft without ceasing.  Draw and work business plans like there's no tomorrow!  Be early as usual to class.  No stopping by drink/snack machines until break!  Be prepared to really be challenged and experience exponential growth this week.  Mission positions will be decided based on your rating!  Travis has been selected to be: COMMO/TECH SPECIALIST.   With choice between Kits 1,2 or 3.  Congrats!  Take advantage of extra credit opportunities!  Final exams are this week!!!   Apply all that you have learned and you will do fine.  Speak life into every situation, no matter what noise others may be speaking. This class has a noise control feature. Keep Winning!

Field Trip Was Success (A Week to Remember)

The Field Trip was an AWESOME life changing experience for everyone involved.  I knew that we could have a super time without having to line up all of the Mercedes and convoy to the airport to go to Europe.  I did share my Carl's Cruise which will be happening in 2013. :)  The Chocolate Fountain should be exiting the kiln this week.

This is week is going to be AWESOME!  My first BATS class will be completed this week. We will make future plans for a graduation. BATS this week is going to be action packed and loaded with a tons of legal stuff and MISSION ONE orders will be issued soon!!!  I will be in the newspaper this week building value, you have to look.  Thursday, I will be in the horse drawn buggy as I enter the Arts and Science Hall at Gaston College for my Coronation as "YOUR ROYAL EMINENCE"  calling me Carl was just too short. "Also "Carl your AMAZING" was getting to be too common.  Who knows some art work may have sold, I may have another award or aliens may come get the "haters" :) Don't come running to me if you are a hater.  The aliens are only going to take you on that long awaited vacation or maybe this is you chance to just get away from it all! :)  Spock and Tuvok  both agree that taking the BATS Class is the only logical move to make for November 5th.   Also I heard them whisper something about giving the BORG your address if you don't take my class.  I could be wrong.  I almost have a cloaking device wired into my Porsche.  Later this week is going to be Carl's Mini Geometry/Arcade Game Contest.