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Art, Work
Friday, May 8, 2009 @ 12:39 PM
I'm sitting at a cafe across my apartment waiting to order a double espresso having a minor anxiety attack (perhaps I should order a single?) I've just started reading "Art/Work" which claims to have (on the cover no less) "Everything you need to know (and do) as you pursue your art career." Now as an artist with a full time day job, and couple other part time jobs in her late-mid 20's there's a lot to get anxious about. And there is also a lot to get serious about.
With all my said jobs while filling all other time with making art I've had little time to focus on the business aspect of art. But, I need to. I have finally taken few necessary steps such as putting together a website and making business cards (a little advice to artists who spend a good amount of money getting nice cards made, DON'T TAKE THEM TO BARS WHERE YOU PLAN TO HAVE A FEW, you'll end up giving away too many of them to people that have zero art connection.) However my journey is just beginning. Being inspired, being creative, and making work is just the very beginning if you want to not only be a successful artist, but a life-long artist.
So here is a list of several books that may help you, motivate you, scare you (out of love) into taking the next step and get out of your head, your studio, hermit, solitary existence, because let's be real here, you need to make a living and be happy in the real world in order to play in your dream world as long as you want.
How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul
by Caroll Michels
Art/Work
by Heather Darcy Bhandari and Jonathan Melber
The Artist's Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love
by Jackie Battenfield
I have to say, I appreciate and do read these books, but nothing really beats reading my Anais Nin, Henry Miller or scrunching up all my money to get to sit at a cafe in Paris and scribble in my little sketchbook to show me the way. Ah, I think I really need a business partner!
Cheers,
m.
MichelleJaneLeeLabels: advice, art, books
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Art, Work
Friday, May 8, 2009, 12:39 PM
I'm sitting at a cafe across my apartment waiting to order a double espresso having a minor anxiety attack (perhaps I should order a single?) I've just started reading "Art/Work" which claims to have (on the cover no less) "Everything you need to know (and do) as you pursue your art career." Now as an artist with a full time day job, and couple other part time jobs in her late-mid 20's there's a lot to get anxious about. And there is also a lot to get serious about.
With all my said jobs while filling all other time with making art I've had little time to focus on the business aspect of art. But, I need to. I have finally taken few necessary steps such as putting together a website and making business cards (a little advice to artists who spend a good amount of money getting nice cards made, DON'T TAKE THEM TO BARS WHERE YOU PLAN TO HAVE A FEW, you'll end up giving away too many of them to people that have zero art connection.) However my journey is just beginning. Being inspired, being creative, and making work is just the very beginning if you want to not only be a successful artist, but a life-long artist.
So here is a list of several books that may help you, motivate you, scare you (out of love) into taking the next step and get out of your head, your studio, hermit, solitary existence, because let's be real here, you need to make a living and be happy in the real world in order to play in your dream world as long as you want.
How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul
by Caroll Michels
Art/Work
by Heather Darcy Bhandari and Jonathan Melber
The Artist's Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love
by Jackie Battenfield
I have to say, I appreciate and do read these books, but nothing really beats reading my Anais Nin, Henry Miller or scrunching up all my money to get to sit at a cafe in Paris and scribble in my little sketchbook to show me the way. Ah, I think I really need a business partner!
Cheers,
m.
MichelleJaneLeeLabels: advice, art, books
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Im a 23 year old singer /songwriter ,one half of HE SAY SHE SAY , founder of CHIPPED RED POLISH and all around girl wonder :) I am a firm believer in balance , acceptance , love , and the right to be happy . I have an obsession with music , art , and beauty. I would much rather read a book then be on the internet all day and i love love love a good mix cd.Im not a fan of the narrow minded or the judgemental. I am a bit of a smart ass despite my wide eyed optimism .
My philosophy on life is "dead things don't grow".....change is definetly good!!! Monotony is killer and it makes me anxious. My goal is to constantly evolve and help those around me create opportunities for themselves to do the same.
My favorite authors are Chuck Palahniuk , David Sedaris and Augusten Burroughs. White Oleandar by Janet Fitch is my favorite book to re-read. Debbie Harry is my hero and right now ive been playing a lot of Metric , Yeah Yeah Yeahs , Iggy Pop , Tribe Called Quest , X-Ray Spex , The Slits , Portishead ,and Siouxsie and the Banshees.
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I’m a hair colorist at Art and Science Salon in Lincoln Park. I handle the dos and don’ts, what’s in or out, and what’s good and bad for your hair and its color. I, also, am a music theory/instrument swap wiz. I have been buying/selling instruments for 9 years, and studying music theory and playing multiple instruments for 17 years. You can come to me for where to take lessons, percussion deals and care, and where to buy and sell.
In a nutshell, I’m a tragically blunt, brutally honest, and highly inappropriate smart ass from Chicago. Life is too short to give a shit about what everyone wants from you so I tend to be unapologetic yet still believe in karma. You act like an ass, you get treated like an ass. There is a difference between holding your own and straight up being a cunt. I come off as harsh but I mean well. I’m a total bunny in a panther suit, hard exterior but a little squishy on the inside. As long as I have family, friends, music, and yoga I’m straight forward.
As far as musical taste goes, I am all across the board. My all time favorite bands are The Distillers, Bikini Kill, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Municipal Waste. I’m currently spinning The Music Tapes, Humanwine, and Arther Brown.
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Victoria's Personal Blog
Where to begin…I’m kinda a jack of all trades, I don’t like being bored & tend to be decent at a lot of things. Currently I am the founder of the clothing line thrift, My partner jenny lezan & I are involved in eco friendly reconstructed vintage clothing secializing in womens & menswear as well as accessories. I also do graphic design for a product development company called Snaproducts specializing in fashions & cosmetics. I contribute to Venuszine magazine, bartend part time & get involved in modeling, events, fashion shows, etc. You can come to me for fashion woes and fashion don’ts, trend watches, designer & industry firsts and lasts.
I’ve been told by many I intimidate others, I’ve also been told I always look mad, but let’s put it this way I’ve been confused for being negative when I’m a realist, I’m not mad I’m most of the time really happy I just don’t plaster a smile on my face, & I intimidate others because, well, I can probably kick your ass. I’m open to change & I seek new experiences. I stay true to myself & how I carry myself, I’m a lady, you will never see me hyper, whoring, or pretending to be something I’m not. I live by jokes, I’m chill, I like my personal space & the simple things mean the most to me. I think the “scene” is stupid, I don’t give into others egos & I don’t give sympathy unless it’s truly needed. But I have a heart of gold & will die fighting & loving for those that are close to me, I’ve been a fighter and a hard worker all my life & don’t know any different. I’m not a sore loser, but I don’t quit if I’m not winning. I’m that tomboy at heart & a thrill seeker, ill kick ass, beat you in a street race, ride my 4-wheeler & shoot my shotgun all in heels.
for graphic/fashion work email me at victoria.deldin@gmail.com
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Hey guys, my name is Jenny Lezan and I am the co-owner and one of the designers at Thrift – for the good find. I work with my business partner Victoria Deldin (owner and founder of Thrift) on creating new designs and innovative fashion for women and men. I am also a freelance fashion journalist, fashion consultant and graphic designer. I work for multiple Chicago publications including: The Chicago Examiner, Chicago Splash Magazine, CHIRemezcla and Philly’s very own The Wave Mag! You can ask me anything about what’s hot or what’s not in fashion as well as keep up to date with the latest and most innovative trends I am reviewing. I love researching trends and understanding the historical cycle of where fashion evolved from.
I grew up in Humboldt Park Chicago and am of Puerto Rican, Mexican and Spanish descent. My mom was a single mom and we never had much, but I made a choice early on in life to never become a victim of my circumstance. I’ve worked my ass off to get to where I am now in life. I am a 23 year old mom with a 1 year old daughter, 2 college degrees and aspirations to achieve all that I go after. I believe that I can make a difference through my art and my hope is that I will make a better world for the little girl in my life. I am a self proclaimed geek with street smarts.
When it comes to my musical influences, I am all across the board. Then again, I come from an eclectic background which would explain my crazy taste. Music inspires me every day and I love everything from: The Killers, Band of Horses and Jimmy eat world to Britney Spears, Madonna and Aretha Franklin. I have an ongoing affair (which was a well kept secret till now) with Jazz music including: Chuck Berry, Etta James and Sade. I love the old greats like Earth Wind and Fire as well as Rock legends like The Eagles, Boston, Blondie, The Ramones and Joan Jett! We can’t forget old school dj’s like Too Kool Kris and of course I love my merengue, salsa, bachata, and latino alternative groups like Calle 13!
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My fault, my failure is not in the passions I have, but in my lack of control of them - Jack Kerouac.
I've had many interesting jobs giving me some pretty interesting talents. From BK Lounge to making store front signs & screen printing tees. From Abercrombie slave to producing/managing street festivals that draw over 50,000 people in a weekend. This little head has a big brain packed with tons of useful and random knowledge. Now, you can find me just about everywhere. Part-time model, Part-time cocktail server, freelance graphic designer and marketing/events consultant. I'm a hustler baby, I want you to know. It ain't where I've been but where I'm about to go.
Design is the shit & I'm knee deep in it. I'm the one that will spend hours in the grocery isles & department stores just swooning over new packaging and genius products. My life is clutter but it's all inspiration. For me, life in itself is art. I get creative simulation from just about anything. I feel emotions times ten and will be the first to tear up over just about anything that makes a person smile, laugh or frown. I enjoy a chaotic lifestyle that is filled to the brim with adventure after adventure. Through the mayham, I still have a homely heart that strives on helping others, is strong in my faith, and loves baking for no particular reason. God knows I plan on saving the world one cupcake at a time.
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Married to Art and living for love affairs with Beauty. Plays in playgrounds without the rubber floors and soft edges. Prefers the rusted metal jungle gym where the paint peels off when we grab with our little hands and decorate our palms with colorful confetti over safe, sterile plastic. Plays different roles exquisitely- from the joker, to the sage, to the mother, to the child, to the Father, but always prefers the one of the Artist or the Human. A girl of a peculiar breed. A girl who would rather have your faith than your faithfulness. Inspired absolutely by Oscar Wilde, Anais Nin and my mother.
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