-The Center for Fine Art Photography
Subject: Motion
Juror: Rich Clarkson
Deadline: 1/12/2010
Website Link
Subject: Red
Juror: Amber Terranova
Deadline: 2/16/2010
Website Link
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F STOP MAGAZINE
Issue #39 Away From Here February | March
Subject: "Away From Here" - mental or physical escape, leaving, vacation, getting away etc.
Deadline: 1/15/2010
Issue #40 Open Theme April | May
Subject: Open theme.
Deadline: 3/15/2010
Website Link
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ROHO PHOTO
Subject: Point of View
Deadline: 1/17/2010
Website Link
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CENTER
Subject: The Choice Awards
Deadline: 1/27/2010
Website Link
Subject: Project Competition
Deadline: 1/27/2010
Website Link
Subject: Center's Project Launch
Deadline: 1/27/2010
Website Link
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PX3
Subject:"Prix de la Photographie, Paris" (Px3)
Deadline: 1/31/2010
Website Link
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EXHIBIT A
Subject: Fine Art, Photojournalism, Advertising and Portrait
Deadline: Earlybird deadline is February 1, 2010
The final deadline is June 1, 2010
Website Link
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Dan Fenelon aka Wave Dog Gallery Opening
Last night the MacEgan Gallery presented a one man show for Dan Fenelon. The show was well attended, packed. The gallery space sparkling and an outstanding backdrop for Dan's vibrant paintings, sculptures and urban vinyl.
Great feedback and comments flowed, as patrons were amazed at Dan's attention to detail, use of color and modern, yet ancient tribal themes. In addition to the paintings, sculptures and urban vinyl patrons were able to get a look into Dan's creative thought process as he creates exquisite sketch books that are truly works of art themselves.
Dan recently completed his site specific mural for the Montclair Art Museum.
The show runs through November 29th.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wow!
Just received an email from a professor at BYU who liked my list of 40 ways to Self Motivation that he's using it as a teaching tool for his students!
Fantastic! I'm honored!
Fantastic! I'm honored!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Dan Fenelon's Wave Dog
We've been so lucky to work with our great fine art clients. Dan Fenelon is a multi-talented artist. He just completed a site-specific mural for the Montclair Art Museum and later this month will be having a gallery show at Gallery MacEgan - stay tuned for info.
Below is a link to some of Dan's projects - check it out!
Click here to go to WAVEDOG
Click here to see Dan's apparel designs
Monday, October 12, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Steps for Self Motivation [11-40]
11. CREATE A BUDDY SYSTEM
Find a buddy who you can share goals with and keep each other accountable to help you both produce your career and goals. You will each serve to motivate the other, offering words of encouragement and helpful reminders as you both progress towards your particular goals.
12. FIND A ROLE MODEL
Choose a role model to learn from. You won't have to reinvent the wheel when you can follow an exemplary trait of someone you respect.
13. TAKE A WALK OR DRIVE, EXERCISE
Take a walk around the block or a short drive through the neighborhood to relax, reflect, and enjoy some quiet time. We all need a break now and then, and a quick walk or drive is the perfect solution. Release tension by working out, and releasing endorphins.
14. READ SUCCESS STORIES
Read the success stories of those around you. In the daily newspaper alone there are dozens of small success stories that can serve to motivate and inspire you to action. The library is filled with autobiographies and biographies of ordinary men and women who have done extraordinary things.
15. LISTEN TO MUSIC
Music can calm, excite, sadden, and even motivate. Think about the theme song from Rocky and what it conjures in your mind.
16. READ MOTIVATIONAL QUOTATIONS
Located on the Internet and in books are thousands of quotations that inspire, motivate, and cause us all to think about our lives in a different way. Search the Internet for quotations and you will find millions of pages that match just what you are looking for. Select quotations to put on your vision board.
17. NEVER STOP LEARNING
This is the most important lesson of all. Never stop learning about the world around you. Read, listen, and learn about the things that interest you. Instead of asking a question and being satisfied with an “I don't know” answer, go out there and find the answer. Be curious, and always ask WHY!
18. USE GOALS IN YOUR LIFE
This is the most important tip about goals - use them! Without goals you will have a difficult time improving any area of your life. Leaving your future up to chance isn't a good way to get what you want. Make use of goals throughout your life and enjoy the success and happiness they bring.
19. BRAINSTORM
Get out a clean sheet of paper and a pen. Sit in a quiet, well-lit area, and think, think, think. Write down any ideas that pop into your head - career goals, financial goals, personal goals, relationship goals, health goals, etc. Write down every idea, and when you're finished you'll have more than enough goals to work with.
20. WRITE YOUR GOAL DOWN ON PAPER
Once you select a goal to work towards, write it out on paper. This makes it more tangible and concrete. A goal that is left to float around in your head may be forgotten before you have had a chance work on it.
21. MAKE YOUR GOAL SPECIFIC
Goals must be specific in order to be effective. Creating a new portfolio is an important and worthwhile goal, but it may be too broad. Instead, your plan could include a new self assignment every two weeks, with a specific style and direction. This plan has a greater chance of success.
22. USE ACCOMPLISH BY DATES
Procrastination is deadly to your goals and objectives. A great way to leapfrog that problem is to give your goal a deadline. As with the goal itself, make your deadline specific. And rather than using the term “deadline” think of it as an “accomplish by” date.
23. USE A START DATE
Accomplish by dates and deadlines are very important to goal setting, but we can't forget about their counterpart - start dates. Once a goal is created you may have many reasons for putting it off. Give your goal a start date and stick to it.
24. MAKE YOUR GOALS CHALLENGING
In order for goals to be effective, they must be challenging. If your goal is too easy to achieve, your motivation and dedication will decrease. Your goals should make you reach and extend your current abilities and skills.
25. MAKE YOUR GOALS ACHIEVABLE
Setting a goal that is out of your reach completely will cause frustration, anger, and self-doubt. Be sure to set goals that challenge you, but are also reasonable.
26. MAKE A DETAILED PLAN OF ACTION
Create a detailed step-by-step plan of action for each part of your goal. One of the main reasons many goals are not accomplished is the lack of understanding of what needs to be done. Plan your work and work your plan.
27. DON'T OVERDO IT
Don't set too many goals at once. One to three is a good amount to start with. Spreading yourself too thin will create a situation where no single goal will receive the attention it requires.
28. MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS
Measure your progress as you work on your goal. You may wish to write a 200 page novel. Don't set 200 pages as the only goal. Break it up into 25 - 50 page increments and keep a daily tally of the pages you complete. Measuring your progress keeps your motivation peaking during your goal's life-cycle.
29. WISH LIST
Make a list of ten things that you must do in life. Starting a business, running a marathon, visiting Europe, learning French, etc. Put the list in a drawer in your office or home, revisit it from time to time.
30. QUICK REMINDERS
Post-it notes are a great tool to help you remember your daily tasks and goals. Just don't overdo it. You don't want so many notes taped to your computer screen that you can't read what's on it.
31. REWARD YOURSELF
Set a reward for yourself. If you accomplish a small step or your entire goal, celebrate. You've worked hard and you deserve it. Go out to dinner with your family, take a short vacation, or do anything else that makes you happy.
32. WIFM?
Why are you setting this goal? Write down 'What's In It For Me' for each one of your goals. You must be able to state clearly the reasons why you are setting this goal. If you cannot, delete the goal from your list and move to the next one.
33. USE THE RIGHT WORDS
Use statements like, 'I have a positive attitude,' or 'We'll find a solution,' in daily conversation. The words you use on a daily basis have a major impact on your attitude and moods.
34. STRIVE FOR OPTIMISM
I have spoken with many people who see being a pessimist or an optimist as a 50/50 chance, believing one is just as good as the other. That is a trap! Having a positive attitude is something you should strive for. It isn't something you are or are not, it is something you can become. Science has proven that the brain creates connections based on our thought patterns, that further strengthen the thoughts – positive begets positive, negative begets negative.
35. WHAT COMPANY DO YOU KEEP?
Do your friends have negative attitudes? Does it rub off on you? Many times the company we keep can affect our attitudes. If your group at work or at home negatively affects your attitude, take the necessary steps to change the situation.
36. WHEN YOU KNOW YOU NEED A CHANGE
When you know you aren't happy, admit it to yourself and take action to reverse it. This is a very difficult thing to do, especially when you aren't in the mood to admit things to yourself. It may be hard, but it is worth it. When you are being negative, realize it and change it.
37. GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK
Give yourself a quick time out now and then when you are becoming stressed or upset. Often a short break can help you to put things in perspective and return to the situation with a positive demeanor.
38. REACT VS. RESPOND
These two words are the difference between a happy, enthusiastic, positive person and a sad, frustrated, negative person. When anything happens in life that affects you, both directly and indirectly, respond to the situation. This means you think about it, use reason to find a solution, and take the appropriate measures. When you react, you skip the reasoning stage and do what comes naturally in the moment. This only serves to cause more problems and frustration. Respond, do not react.
39. YOU DON'T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE HAPPY
Being in a down mood is okay, sometimes. You don't always have to be upbeat, excited, and outgoing. This could lead to burnout or a blow-up. There are days when things aren't going right, or we just feel a little out of it. These days are okay, and the problems will pass.
40. START IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Wake up with a smile and with energy. You have a lot to accomplish and enjoy today. Life is short, and you are going to make the most of this day, and every day after that.
[For #s 1-10 send an email to info@fotoprojx.com]
Find a buddy who you can share goals with and keep each other accountable to help you both produce your career and goals. You will each serve to motivate the other, offering words of encouragement and helpful reminders as you both progress towards your particular goals.
12. FIND A ROLE MODEL
Choose a role model to learn from. You won't have to reinvent the wheel when you can follow an exemplary trait of someone you respect.
13. TAKE A WALK OR DRIVE, EXERCISE
Take a walk around the block or a short drive through the neighborhood to relax, reflect, and enjoy some quiet time. We all need a break now and then, and a quick walk or drive is the perfect solution. Release tension by working out, and releasing endorphins.
14. READ SUCCESS STORIES
Read the success stories of those around you. In the daily newspaper alone there are dozens of small success stories that can serve to motivate and inspire you to action. The library is filled with autobiographies and biographies of ordinary men and women who have done extraordinary things.
15. LISTEN TO MUSIC
Music can calm, excite, sadden, and even motivate. Think about the theme song from Rocky and what it conjures in your mind.
16. READ MOTIVATIONAL QUOTATIONS
Located on the Internet and in books are thousands of quotations that inspire, motivate, and cause us all to think about our lives in a different way. Search the Internet for quotations and you will find millions of pages that match just what you are looking for. Select quotations to put on your vision board.
17. NEVER STOP LEARNING
This is the most important lesson of all. Never stop learning about the world around you. Read, listen, and learn about the things that interest you. Instead of asking a question and being satisfied with an “I don't know” answer, go out there and find the answer. Be curious, and always ask WHY!
18. USE GOALS IN YOUR LIFE
This is the most important tip about goals - use them! Without goals you will have a difficult time improving any area of your life. Leaving your future up to chance isn't a good way to get what you want. Make use of goals throughout your life and enjoy the success and happiness they bring.
19. BRAINSTORM
Get out a clean sheet of paper and a pen. Sit in a quiet, well-lit area, and think, think, think. Write down any ideas that pop into your head - career goals, financial goals, personal goals, relationship goals, health goals, etc. Write down every idea, and when you're finished you'll have more than enough goals to work with.
20. WRITE YOUR GOAL DOWN ON PAPER
Once you select a goal to work towards, write it out on paper. This makes it more tangible and concrete. A goal that is left to float around in your head may be forgotten before you have had a chance work on it.
21. MAKE YOUR GOAL SPECIFIC
Goals must be specific in order to be effective. Creating a new portfolio is an important and worthwhile goal, but it may be too broad. Instead, your plan could include a new self assignment every two weeks, with a specific style and direction. This plan has a greater chance of success.
22. USE ACCOMPLISH BY DATES
Procrastination is deadly to your goals and objectives. A great way to leapfrog that problem is to give your goal a deadline. As with the goal itself, make your deadline specific. And rather than using the term “deadline” think of it as an “accomplish by” date.
23. USE A START DATE
Accomplish by dates and deadlines are very important to goal setting, but we can't forget about their counterpart - start dates. Once a goal is created you may have many reasons for putting it off. Give your goal a start date and stick to it.
24. MAKE YOUR GOALS CHALLENGING
In order for goals to be effective, they must be challenging. If your goal is too easy to achieve, your motivation and dedication will decrease. Your goals should make you reach and extend your current abilities and skills.
25. MAKE YOUR GOALS ACHIEVABLE
Setting a goal that is out of your reach completely will cause frustration, anger, and self-doubt. Be sure to set goals that challenge you, but are also reasonable.
26. MAKE A DETAILED PLAN OF ACTION
Create a detailed step-by-step plan of action for each part of your goal. One of the main reasons many goals are not accomplished is the lack of understanding of what needs to be done. Plan your work and work your plan.
27. DON'T OVERDO IT
Don't set too many goals at once. One to three is a good amount to start with. Spreading yourself too thin will create a situation where no single goal will receive the attention it requires.
28. MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS
Measure your progress as you work on your goal. You may wish to write a 200 page novel. Don't set 200 pages as the only goal. Break it up into 25 - 50 page increments and keep a daily tally of the pages you complete. Measuring your progress keeps your motivation peaking during your goal's life-cycle.
29. WISH LIST
Make a list of ten things that you must do in life. Starting a business, running a marathon, visiting Europe, learning French, etc. Put the list in a drawer in your office or home, revisit it from time to time.
30. QUICK REMINDERS
Post-it notes are a great tool to help you remember your daily tasks and goals. Just don't overdo it. You don't want so many notes taped to your computer screen that you can't read what's on it.
31. REWARD YOURSELF
Set a reward for yourself. If you accomplish a small step or your entire goal, celebrate. You've worked hard and you deserve it. Go out to dinner with your family, take a short vacation, or do anything else that makes you happy.
32. WIFM?
Why are you setting this goal? Write down 'What's In It For Me' for each one of your goals. You must be able to state clearly the reasons why you are setting this goal. If you cannot, delete the goal from your list and move to the next one.
33. USE THE RIGHT WORDS
Use statements like, 'I have a positive attitude,' or 'We'll find a solution,' in daily conversation. The words you use on a daily basis have a major impact on your attitude and moods.
34. STRIVE FOR OPTIMISM
I have spoken with many people who see being a pessimist or an optimist as a 50/50 chance, believing one is just as good as the other. That is a trap! Having a positive attitude is something you should strive for. It isn't something you are or are not, it is something you can become. Science has proven that the brain creates connections based on our thought patterns, that further strengthen the thoughts – positive begets positive, negative begets negative.
35. WHAT COMPANY DO YOU KEEP?
Do your friends have negative attitudes? Does it rub off on you? Many times the company we keep can affect our attitudes. If your group at work or at home negatively affects your attitude, take the necessary steps to change the situation.
36. WHEN YOU KNOW YOU NEED A CHANGE
When you know you aren't happy, admit it to yourself and take action to reverse it. This is a very difficult thing to do, especially when you aren't in the mood to admit things to yourself. It may be hard, but it is worth it. When you are being negative, realize it and change it.
37. GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK
Give yourself a quick time out now and then when you are becoming stressed or upset. Often a short break can help you to put things in perspective and return to the situation with a positive demeanor.
38. REACT VS. RESPOND
These two words are the difference between a happy, enthusiastic, positive person and a sad, frustrated, negative person. When anything happens in life that affects you, both directly and indirectly, respond to the situation. This means you think about it, use reason to find a solution, and take the appropriate measures. When you react, you skip the reasoning stage and do what comes naturally in the moment. This only serves to cause more problems and frustration. Respond, do not react.
39. YOU DON'T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE HAPPY
Being in a down mood is okay, sometimes. You don't always have to be upbeat, excited, and outgoing. This could lead to burnout or a blow-up. There are days when things aren't going right, or we just feel a little out of it. These days are okay, and the problems will pass.
40. START IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Wake up with a smile and with energy. You have a lot to accomplish and enjoy today. Life is short, and you are going to make the most of this day, and every day after that.
[For #s 1-10 send an email to info@fotoprojx.com]
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
What would you do if you could not fail?
This statement has been a part of my professional life since I entered the film business. In times when the uphill climb on the professional treadmill is wearing me down, I turn to my vision board, see this quote and remind myself that I am placing the obstacles in front of me - it is my fear talking, my gremlin rearing it's nasty head.
In this challenging economic environment it is important to keep your focus. An exercise that I do frequently is answering the following questions:
What would make me feel more alive?
- "Time to paint, create and volunteer more."
- "A balanced life - more time for my loved ones."
What would I like to create?
- "A traveling art show."
- "A peaceful, soothing abstract painting for my bedroom."
If I wasn't afraid:
- "I would paint and create more often instead of working on my business so much."
- "I would create a life of abundance."
- "I would take flying lessons."
These questions are powerful when answered honestly, because they create and clarify a direction and pathway from wherever you are to wherever you most want to be. It's not to create a new "to do" list, you'll find that you will naturally gravitate and make room for the things you want in your life.
"Don't ask what the world needs - ask what makes you come alive and go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Rev. Howard Thurman
What would your list look like?
In this challenging economic environment it is important to keep your focus. An exercise that I do frequently is answering the following questions:
What would make me feel more alive?
- "Time to paint, create and volunteer more."
- "A balanced life - more time for my loved ones."
What would I like to create?
- "A traveling art show."
- "A peaceful, soothing abstract painting for my bedroom."
If I wasn't afraid:
- "I would paint and create more often instead of working on my business so much."
- "I would create a life of abundance."
- "I would take flying lessons."
These questions are powerful when answered honestly, because they create and clarify a direction and pathway from wherever you are to wherever you most want to be. It's not to create a new "to do" list, you'll find that you will naturally gravitate and make room for the things you want in your life.
"Don't ask what the world needs - ask what makes you come alive and go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Rev. Howard Thurman
What would your list look like?
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Clive Barker Comic Book
Just back from a series of meetings in LA. While at Clive Barker's studio I got a chance to view his new 3D comic book with IDW, releasing in October.
It's amazing! Clive really is excited about this project, and so is the rest of the team.
Here's a link to MTV covering the impending release: mtv
Friday, September 11, 2009
Lesson Taught and Lesson Learned
I always advise my clients to create a targeted list of prospects for their services. This is a process that takes time, energy and commitment to create a database, a wish-list of sorts of the people you want to do business with.
This week our own exhausting and exhaustive efforts bore fruit. I spent months researching just the right clients and opportunities for one of our fine artists. Together with Hannes my partner in the fine art division of our company, we painstakingly reviewed websites, articles, you tube, linked in and every search engine to drill down to a list of companies and people we wanted to present our client's art to... months of daily tasks.
Research, promotion, press, phone calls, follow-thru and follow-up, has led us to a great series of meetings in Los Angeles. Sitting around a conference table with like-minded people, people we genuinely like, whose own work we admire, was the greatest high - a sense that together, as a team we can create work, projects, art that truly reflects our collective sensibilities.
So, lesson taught, lesson learned ... and the added benefit - a new set of friends, and a collective sense of possibility.
Stick with the research and marketing tasks at hand, it may not offer immediate gratification, but it certainly offers the best end result.
Happy Friday All.
Angela
This week our own exhausting and exhaustive efforts bore fruit. I spent months researching just the right clients and opportunities for one of our fine artists. Together with Hannes my partner in the fine art division of our company, we painstakingly reviewed websites, articles, you tube, linked in and every search engine to drill down to a list of companies and people we wanted to present our client's art to... months of daily tasks.
Research, promotion, press, phone calls, follow-thru and follow-up, has led us to a great series of meetings in Los Angeles. Sitting around a conference table with like-minded people, people we genuinely like, whose own work we admire, was the greatest high - a sense that together, as a team we can create work, projects, art that truly reflects our collective sensibilities.
So, lesson taught, lesson learned ... and the added benefit - a new set of friends, and a collective sense of possibility.
Stick with the research and marketing tasks at hand, it may not offer immediate gratification, but it certainly offers the best end result.
Happy Friday All.
Angela
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Ideal Client
I often give my clients the assignment of defining their ideal client. While on vacation I read a few chapters in The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, the author is Mike Michalowicz.
He has an exercise that proved a little daunting for me - making a simple list of 100 words or phrases that identify my ideal client. This was challenging and I truly realize that this helps define the type of clients I need to market to, and who I want in my business, saving me time, energy and resources by focusing my scope.
Here's a portion of my list:
My Ideal Client is
• willingly to pay my premium prices
• often refers us
• values our expertise
• gets why we're "worth it"
• is focused and passionate about their art
• is committed
• talented
• able to follow instructions
• respects the process
• passionate
• displays a commitment to excellence
• has or desires to have balanced lives
• lives, loves, for their art
• self taught or schooled
• is current on the industry
• upbeat and has a zest for life and career
• has the resources to afford our services
• wants a trusting relationship with us - their coach/consultant/manager
• genuinely likeable
• a creative thinker
• future oriented
• decisive
• ready for action
• fearless
• wiling to invest in themselves
• may be a member of organizations ex: ASMP, APA, SOI, etc.
• open to new ideas
• willing to create new art for their portfolio
• can make smart decisions about their career
• wants to have fun while learning
• desires the freedom to pursue a higher quality career, art and life
• has a clear sense of what’s important to them
• gives us "energy" - emotionally and financially!
• wants to create multiple streams of income from their knowledge & expertise
I challenge you to come up with 100 words or phrases to define your ideal client - it's fun.
If you find yourself struggling then it's likely you're feeling unfocused on your business, a bit insecure about your expertise or value, or are afraid to narrow your niche, to name a few reasons.
If this is the case, I invite you to get in touch for your FREE 1/2 hr. consult. I'd love to discuss this challenge with you. It can make all the difference between surviving in business vs. thriving in business. Send me an email at info@fotoprojx.com
Best ~ Angela
He has an exercise that proved a little daunting for me - making a simple list of 100 words or phrases that identify my ideal client. This was challenging and I truly realize that this helps define the type of clients I need to market to, and who I want in my business, saving me time, energy and resources by focusing my scope.
Here's a portion of my list:
My Ideal Client is
• willingly to pay my premium prices
• often refers us
• values our expertise
• gets why we're "worth it"
• is focused and passionate about their art
• is committed
• talented
• able to follow instructions
• respects the process
• passionate
• displays a commitment to excellence
• has or desires to have balanced lives
• lives, loves, for their art
• self taught or schooled
• is current on the industry
• upbeat and has a zest for life and career
• has the resources to afford our services
• wants a trusting relationship with us - their coach/consultant/manager
• genuinely likeable
• a creative thinker
• future oriented
• decisive
• ready for action
• fearless
• wiling to invest in themselves
• may be a member of organizations ex: ASMP, APA, SOI, etc.
• open to new ideas
• willing to create new art for their portfolio
• can make smart decisions about their career
• wants to have fun while learning
• desires the freedom to pursue a higher quality career, art and life
• has a clear sense of what’s important to them
• gives us "energy" - emotionally and financially!
• wants to create multiple streams of income from their knowledge & expertise
I challenge you to come up with 100 words or phrases to define your ideal client - it's fun.
If you find yourself struggling then it's likely you're feeling unfocused on your business, a bit insecure about your expertise or value, or are afraid to narrow your niche, to name a few reasons.
If this is the case, I invite you to get in touch for your FREE 1/2 hr. consult. I'd love to discuss this challenge with you. It can make all the difference between surviving in business vs. thriving in business. Send me an email at info@fotoprojx.com
Best ~ Angela
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Clive Barker's New Comic Books & TV Series CLIVE BARKER'S HOTEL
Announced earlier this week, Clive Barker returns to the comic book genre with an October release of SEDUTH, from IDW Publishing. Termed especially horrific, SEDUTH is being presented in 3D.
For more info: click here
Also announced this week CLIVE BARKER'S HOTEL will be on ABC.
For more info: click here
Also announced this week CLIVE BARKER'S HOTEL will be on ABC.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Check in to "Clive Barker's Hotel"
Clive Barker's great run continues ...
CLIVE BARKER'S HOTEL
NY, NY - August 14, 2009 -
Visionary, Clive Barker has a new project set up for television - "Clive Barker's Hotel" for Warner Bros - network details to follow.
TV SERIES
The TV show premise is being kept under wraps, but the show is expected to follow a series of unsettling incidents at an eerie hotel.
VISIONARY. FANTASIST. NOVELIST. ARTIST.
Barker is world-renowned for his movies, novels and video games - "Clive Barker's Hotel" will be a new media for him - television, sure to make him a true household name.
RESULTS
The deal was announced yesterday in the Hollywood Reporter and already there are 222,000 search results for CLIVE BARKER'S HALLOWEEN on Google, BING 390,000 and YAHOO 776,000.
Barker continues to sign marketing, licensing and fine art deals and has several other books, TV and film productions to be announced soon.
Licensing and Fine Art Representation opportunities available: email Hannes Tamme at ht@foto-projx.com or 646 401 0162
CLIVE BARKER'S HOTEL
NY, NY - August 14, 2009 -
Visionary, Clive Barker has a new project set up for television - "Clive Barker's Hotel" for Warner Bros - network details to follow.
TV SERIES
The TV show premise is being kept under wraps, but the show is expected to follow a series of unsettling incidents at an eerie hotel.
VISIONARY. FANTASIST. NOVELIST. ARTIST.
Barker is world-renowned for his movies, novels and video games - "Clive Barker's Hotel" will be a new media for him - television, sure to make him a true household name.
RESULTS
The deal was announced yesterday in the Hollywood Reporter and already there are 222,000 search results for CLIVE BARKER'S HALLOWEEN on Google, BING 390,000 and YAHOO 776,000.
Barker continues to sign marketing, licensing and fine art deals and has several other books, TV and film productions to be announced soon.
Licensing and Fine Art Representation opportunities available: email Hannes Tamme at ht@foto-projx.com or 646 401 0162
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Inspirations
"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." Albert Einstein
"The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself." Alan Alda
"It is better to have enough ideas for some of them to be wrong, than to be always right by having no ideas at all." Edward De Bono
"Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties." Erich Fromm
"Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort." Franklin D Roosevelt
"Obstacles are these frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals." Sydney Smith
"You must have long term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short term failures." Unknown
"An artist cannot fail, it is a success to be one." Charles Horton Cooley
"The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself." Alan Alda
"It is better to have enough ideas for some of them to be wrong, than to be always right by having no ideas at all." Edward De Bono
"Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties." Erich Fromm
"Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort." Franklin D Roosevelt
"Obstacles are these frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals." Sydney Smith
"You must have long term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short term failures." Unknown
"An artist cannot fail, it is a success to be one." Charles Horton Cooley
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Martha Graham Quote....
Recently came across this quote and I love the message and as creative people it applies to all of us...
“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is on a queer, divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.”
“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is on a queer, divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.”
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Two Roads...
Talking with a potential client yesterday regarding new creative directions and I remarked on my favorite poem since I was a kid ... It was always something I could relate to, I think most creative people relate to the notion that we've chosen a different path ...
With credit to Mr. Robert Frost, here it is:
THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
Robert Frost
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
With credit to Mr. Robert Frost, here it is:
THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
Robert Frost
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Amy Tan on Creativity
This morning I was looking for inspiration and knowledge. On a regular basis I visit TED.com for that specific reason - quick, inspirational, intelligent ideas and thoughts presented in 22 minute video lectures.
Today I found writer Amy Tan: http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_tan_on_creativity.html
Copy and paste it in your browser, and spend 22 very enjoyable minutes.
Check it out.
Today I found writer Amy Tan: http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_tan_on_creativity.html
Copy and paste it in your browser, and spend 22 very enjoyable minutes.
Check it out.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Gremlins
I just finished re-reading a great book - Taming Your Gremlins. It had been a while since I'd read it. I was feeling, like everyone else, the tension of these economic times. The book is a quick read, and is quite helpful in training and reminding me that we all have Gremlins - persistent negative thought patterns.
The best strategy to tame your Gremlin is to notice it, recognize it, name it and put it aside - I like to banish mine to another room. The worst strategy is to engage our Gremlin - wrestle with it, "fix" it and give it attention.
When faced with your Gremlins write them down - list them. Then rip up the list and ceremoniously throw the list out! From now on say to yourself - "That's my Gremlin Speaking", put it aside and move forward.
The best strategy to tame your Gremlin is to notice it, recognize it, name it and put it aside - I like to banish mine to another room. The worst strategy is to engage our Gremlin - wrestle with it, "fix" it and give it attention.
When faced with your Gremlins write them down - list them. Then rip up the list and ceremoniously throw the list out! From now on say to yourself - "That's my Gremlin Speaking", put it aside and move forward.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Fear ...
Times are tough. And that's scary. But if you're feeling overwhelmed by fear the best thing to do is face it. It's there to teach you something so dont run away - rather run straight towards it head-on ... sit with it, acknowledge it and closely examine what's causing the fear and how to overcome it.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Breaking through a Creative Block
Creative blocks come in two main types - having no ideas at all, literally a blockage or having too many ideas. Try these tips to get your "mojo" back.
1. If time allows put the project on the back burner for a week. Don't look at it, don't do anything connected with it at all. Revisit it a week later.
2. Find a simple, mechanical, methodical task - organizing your office or studio, housework, gardening, filing. These tasks get you moving, allows for a sense of achievement from starting and finishing a task - and they take your mind off your creative block.
3. Get moving - take a walk, swim, stretch, dance, breathe - the block is alive in yor body, so movement allows it to find a way out.
4. Explore for a moment the way you are feeling - is it overwhelm, frustrations, pressure, anxiety, indecision? Whatever it is accept it. You can walk with it, journal it, meditate - there are many ways through it, but naming it and accepting it are key to creating change.
5. If you have an impulse - follow it. It might be just where you need to go next for a fresh idea or direction.
6. Do something - a little step towards the project - sharpen your pencil, make that phone call, clean your studio space - one small step and then walk away for an hour. Then do the next step, and so on...
7. Tap into your creative side - leave the editor, doubter, inner critic in another room.
8. Treat your work as play - make the workspace inspiring, surround yourself with inspirational art, ideas, text, etc.
9. Make a list of 10 things you've learned to do despite doubts that you could. This kind of exercise proves you can do it, because you already have despite doubts and difficulties.
10. Approach your task/block as if you were a child. How would a 5 year old do?
1. If time allows put the project on the back burner for a week. Don't look at it, don't do anything connected with it at all. Revisit it a week later.
2. Find a simple, mechanical, methodical task - organizing your office or studio, housework, gardening, filing. These tasks get you moving, allows for a sense of achievement from starting and finishing a task - and they take your mind off your creative block.
3. Get moving - take a walk, swim, stretch, dance, breathe - the block is alive in yor body, so movement allows it to find a way out.
4. Explore for a moment the way you are feeling - is it overwhelm, frustrations, pressure, anxiety, indecision? Whatever it is accept it. You can walk with it, journal it, meditate - there are many ways through it, but naming it and accepting it are key to creating change.
5. If you have an impulse - follow it. It might be just where you need to go next for a fresh idea or direction.
6. Do something - a little step towards the project - sharpen your pencil, make that phone call, clean your studio space - one small step and then walk away for an hour. Then do the next step, and so on...
7. Tap into your creative side - leave the editor, doubter, inner critic in another room.
8. Treat your work as play - make the workspace inspiring, surround yourself with inspirational art, ideas, text, etc.
9. Make a list of 10 things you've learned to do despite doubts that you could. This kind of exercise proves you can do it, because you already have despite doubts and difficulties.
10. Approach your task/block as if you were a child. How would a 5 year old do?
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Referrals ... Want them? Ask for Them!
Your best clients are your existing and past clients. This powerful statement has been true for the past hundred years. A common mistake entrepreneurs make is that they spend too much time, energy and resources trying to attract new business.
Developing a relationship with your current clients and they become advocates for your services, and can recommend and refer you to other prospective clients. Keeping in touch with phone calls, informative emails can multiply our referrals.
If you want referrals ask - "I'd appreciate your referrals for my services", "Is there anyone else you know that I could contact that could use my services?" - Ask simply and directly. In your email blasts make sure you have the "forward to friends" option selected. Put a message in your template - "I'd appreciate your forwarding this email to anyone you think might be interested in my work". You can also clearly state "I am looking to expand my business, if you know other {photo editors, art directors, curators}, we'd love to hear from them."
Last tip: join www.linkedin.com and research your past clients, friends and colleagues - this is a great way to network in a professional manner and build your network - and ask for a recommendation.
Developing a relationship with your current clients and they become advocates for your services, and can recommend and refer you to other prospective clients. Keeping in touch with phone calls, informative emails can multiply our referrals.
If you want referrals ask - "I'd appreciate your referrals for my services", "Is there anyone else you know that I could contact that could use my services?" - Ask simply and directly. In your email blasts make sure you have the "forward to friends" option selected. Put a message in your template - "I'd appreciate your forwarding this email to anyone you think might be interested in my work". You can also clearly state "I am looking to expand my business, if you know other {photo editors, art directors, curators}, we'd love to hear from them."
Last tip: join www.linkedin.com and research your past clients, friends and colleagues - this is a great way to network in a professional manner and build your network - and ask for a recommendation.
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