Workshop alert!

Hey, if you're in the Seattle area (or even if you're not), this week is your last chance to register for the impending Greg Spalenka's amazing Artist As Brand workshop! TLCWorkshops is collaborating with Krab Jab Studio and MythicWorlds to present this incredible workshop that is just rife with extra perks!

You can read more about Greg, this particular workshop and all the amazing benefits here.

And, don't miss out on your chance to register (extra discount given to students and educators): here!

Music Monday - Marrakesh Night Market (plus photoshoot!)

After an amazing weekend with Greg Spalenka's Artist as Brand workshop (you can see my report on it here), we had one final afternoon before I had to return him to the airport which I spent helping him out with a fantabulous photoshoot. It ended up feeling a bit fairy-ethnic as we listened to Loreena McKennitt in the background, so you get to as well, as you peruse the following pictures:

Greg connected with a local model, Jessica Lough. She and I both brought boxes and bags of fabrics, accouterments and costuming elements to choose from.

Greg was very inventive with our limited resources.

 Many variations of costume and lighting were attempted.

(Is this not the best profile *ever*?!!!) 

Jessica's fabulous significant other was put to work right and left -

- from light-holding, to fan-holding -

-to photographer holding!

 Fun shoot. Great weekend overall!

Me and Greg Spalenka -

Greg Spalenka has posted a blog entry interview where I discuss amongst other things, attending his Artist as Brand workshop and the evolution of TLCWorkshops. Go forth and read here.

Catch up Wednesday - Artist as Brand Workshop

The other thing I did while I was in Kansas City was attend Greg Spalenka's Artist as Brand workshop! (there is a great description of on the site of the objectives of this workshop - which was perfect for me and where I am right now.)

10 artists gathered for three days to get to know ourselves and our objectives better and plan for our futures - 

Greg led us in exercises, both visual and self evaluation. We also had guest speakers  - a Skype session with  Greg Montana too help nail our Core Virtues, and a visit from the amazing Mrs. Spalenka, Roxana Villa to hear about her ventures from illustration to now concocting scrumptuous botanical perfumes....

We all got some one-on-one time with Greg reviewing our portfolios and future plans -

- as well as interacting with and learning from each other.

Fun, visiting time - even during our lunch breaks (this day with the fabulous Sue Cornelison, Paul Micich and Greg Spalenka).

It was a great three days. I am thinking new and different thoughts about my art and my approach to the whole business... I'm still working these things out in my head. Stay tuned. I'll let you know where it all lands...

Retrospective Friday - Kansas City

Spent all of last week in Kansas City. It is a beautiful city (at least the limited part that I was in)-

I stayed several places (long, boring story), but the bulk of it was in the Marriott (on the left) while I attended the Artist as Brand workshop, and the Aladdin (small, boutiquey hotel) on the right whilst I was attending Spectrum Live.

Spectrum Live was held in this ginormous convention center across the way. The Artist as Brand workshop was ironically held at the Aladdin Hotel. :-)

The Marriott Hotel was adorned with colored lights and beautiful fountains, had room service and a Concierge's Lounge....

This was my view from my window -

- and this.

The Aladdin had....eclectic decor.... (at least all the 'fun kids' saying there. :-) 

This was my view from my window - 

(if you craned your neck, you could see some skyline at least :-) 

On the plus side, there were origami towels in my room. :-)

We walked around a number of times in the Power and Light district. The buildings are quite lovely. A mix of shiny new - 

- and lovely, ornate old...

It really was an appealing place - architecturally as well as feeling clean, safe and upscale. Also, the food was good  - they are known for their BBQ, 

-and booze apparently. There was alcohol served *everywhere*, including Burger King. :-)

WIP Wednesday - On the Road

I am sitting on the 18th floor of a fancy Marriott Hotel, overlooking the Power & Light District in Kansas City. I'm here attending Greg Spalenka's Artist As Brand workshop (www.artistasbrand.com)(which is being awesome-albeit possibly confusing the issue even more for me)for one more day, and then I'll be going to the brand-spanking new Spectrum Live Convention over the weekend. Good art week, yes? I seem to know a number of people coming to Spectrum, and my art friend, Sue Cornelison is sharing my room and going to the workshop with me. So Much Art & Career Discussion! Sadly, I haven't figured out how to deal with photos on this iPad, so pictures will have to wait until I get back next week. Meanwhile, tune into twitter or facebook for updates.