If you've been following Please Sir on Twitter, you may have noticed several tweets about the Southern Entrepreneurship in the Arts Conference. On Saturday, the one day event was filled with interesting speakers and motivating concepts for any type of entrepreneurial artist. William Mangum, an acclaimed watercolorist and gallery owner, shared his view on the art of business and what it means to be an entrepreneur.
He referred to the "Art of Business" as:
A - Alliance: seeing what is possible with other people, corporations and causes
R - Resourcefulness: connecting the dots to make a vision into reality
T - Tenacity: having the fire to get started and stay motivated
Mangum also said an entrepreneur:
1. Dreams big
2. Takes risks
3. Never rests on their laurels
4. Constantly raises the bar
5. Creates value and carves out a niche
6. Exploits and identifies market opportunities
I thought Mangum's experience and points were valued for anyone working to find their way, develop a business or build on an already successful brand. This list may come in handy when you are stuck in an entrepreneurial rut, need a reminder of why you do the crazy (yet rewarding) things you do and to know you are not alone!
If you are an entrepreneur or looking to become one - what would you add to this list? Also, please comment if you have any additional guidance and wisdom!
Links - William Mangum & image via TNA Clothing
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The Art of Business
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Castle Gibson
Monday, March 29, 2010
Johan Thörnqvist
Get lost in little, whimsical cities drawn into big world photographs. Created by Johan Thörnqvist, these imaginative cities are filled with wonder and charm. I can only imagine the lovely people that live there and all the fun things they must do...hmm?!
Link - Johan Thörnqvist via Drawn
Friday, March 26, 2010
Bhakti Ziek
Weaver, artist and author Bhakti Ziek specializes in digital jacquard weaving, which merges the craft of weaving with digital technology. While studying textiles in university my professors would often reference Bhakti Ziek to discuss her amazing weaving skills and beautiful pieces. I continue to enjoy the thought provoking stories that emerge from the layers of images and text within each weaving. View Bhakti Ziek's creative process unfold on her blog and learn more about her weaving process with her book, The Woven Pixel: Designing for Jacquard and Dobby Looms Using Photoshop ©. Bhakti Ziek also offers private tutoring for weavers in her lovely Vermont studio (don't you love those windows?) and will be teaching a Woven Structures Class from June 1-June 18, 2010 at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Registration is now open!
Link - Bhakti Ziek
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Chris Duncan
The works by Chris Duncan have me lost in a galactic gaze. The coloring and infinite feeling of each piece is stunning. Far off galaxies and planets must look like this...they really must...don't you think? Little unknown fact...I'm a wee bit of a Sci-Fi nerd. I secretly love to watch shows like X-Files, Eureka, Fringe and yes, even Stargate. So good! Is it strange to be a designer/closeted Sci-Fi lover? C'mon, I can't be the only one...favorite Sci-Fi show?!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Wear to Where: Vintage Beach Hut
Welcome to the first Wear to Where feature! Once a week (give or take) I'll post stylish outfits or accessories to wear to similar, fabulous interiors. The feature will be a fun way to pair up items, create trends and imagine dreamy possibilities. I hope you enjoy and please let me know if you have any exciting Wear to Where ideas.
This week...wear the vintage-inspired summer collection by Nadinoo to this 1950's Rose Villa Beach Hut.
Links - Nadinoo found via N.E.E.T. Magazine & Beach Hut
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Vintage Kitchen Accessories
We saw lots of vintage goodness at The Depot at Gibson Mill yesterday, but we can't forget about all the kitchen accessories. Discover tons of color with vintage thermoses, dishes, car hop trays, pepper shakers and a cake pie carrier. My favorite ideas included a vintage toothpick holder and a wine rack filled with old rolling pins. The toothpick holder would be an adorable detail for a kitchen wall or table. And what to do with empty wine racks (besides don't tell where the wine went)? Fill them with vintage rolling pins! Love, love, love.
Link - The Depot at Gibson Mill
Monday, March 22, 2010
The Depot at Gibson Mill
Link - The Depot at Gibson Mill
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Typewriter Ribbon Cases
Friday, March 19, 2010
I'd Rather Be
The I'd Rather Be Thrifting print by Ashley G. has made rounds on the blogosphere for good reason. Because it's so true...most of use would rather be thrifting! Luckily I will be doing a little thrifting this weekend because yard sale and antique show season has finally started...whoo ho! Here's to a happy thrifting weekend...
Upon a Fold Books
Upon a Fold is one of my favorite places to enjoy the latest paper artistry from around the world. They have an online shop filled with amazing paper goods and a daily blog showcasing inspiring paper artists and products. The books available in their shop are beautiful and perfect for all ages. Oh the books...aren't they stunning?! See details below...
1. Popville - a pop-up book where each page corresponds to a moment of urban development. $39.00
2. Shadow Puppet Book - delicate outlines of shadow puppet animals complete with quirky captions. $13.00
3. Little Tree - a minimal, poetic and beautifully crafted book on seasons and life cycles of a tree. $130.00
4. A Cloud - a beautiful, hardcover die-cut book about the formation and ever-changing shapes of clouds. $54.00
