Another HOT day in New England. I think my laptop was over heating, so I headed to the Haverhill Public Library, where the AC is a free as the books. What a great place to be. I read through FISH a philosophy about catch the energy and release the potential. I first experienced this motivational training when I was working as a ski pro at Sugarloaf in Maine.
Books that Caught my eye:
- Social Media 101 by Chris Brogan
- World Wide Rave byDavid Meerman Scott
- Tribes by Seth Godin
- Crafty Superstar by Alice Dobush
- Handmade Marketplace by Kari Chapin
- How to Make Money using Etsy Timothy Adam
- The Zen of Social Media Marketing – Shama Hyder Kabani
- Small is the New Big – Seth Godin
- Quick-Fix Vegetarian – Robin Robertson
- Collage Couture by Julie Nutting
Do you see a theme? I have the time to work on my business plan. Creative Haverhill has monthly meetings for artists and we have chosen to focus on the business of art. Tuesday the topic is social media and the speaker is Sarah Coletti of King Consulting. If you are a local reader you can sign up and come to the meeting on Tuesday here.
My ICAD Gelatin Print is mixed with sharpie doodles and white chalk scribbles. Something a little different. This one:
- Was a mistake
- the layers did not work out as I had hoped
- So changed it up
- Doddles with a sharpie
- but is did not blend so
- added white chalk to the background
I kinda like it.
Stay Cool!
Linda, I am right where you are in starting my Artsy Business. Would love to chat and share ups and downs:) can I e-mail you somewhere? I’m at Mollylollyloo@gmail.com. Love your work! See you on ICAD!
Hi Linda. It’s hot here too in Nanaimo so I’ve been lying low reading books and watching art videos on youtube. You’ve reminded me to head up to the university library for some great reading in a wonderfully air conditioned space. Business plans, marketing, etc are on my mind also. Seems to be spreading amongst all my art friends as well.Two interesting books I”m reading right at the moment are The War of Art and Turning Pro, both by Steven Pressfield. You might enjoy them. TAke care.
I love the “mistake”.
Your book suggestions piqued my interest. There are some valuable and interesting podcasts on art, business and just about everything else that keep me company while I’m painting, posting and printing, too!