The Warming of 2015 A 5 Step Plan

It begins in mid December.

Every year.

I start to reflect on the past year

and plan the coming year

But! 

This year with a freak of nature around me

No snow!

I've made a large board

For the last 2 weeks 

I've written columns of 'ideas'

writing them in teacher printing with black sharpie

onto recipe cards

sticking them with duct tape onto the board

Then after starring at this 'life' planning board

I edit it.

Peeling off or re-sticking the cards.

The ones I want

The ones I don't want

As always I've learned things about

myself, life and my creative career in 2014

and who I want to align myself with

I did make some mistakes (again)

I say yes to people, plans and things

that deep down I really don't want to do

but for whatever reason I feel the (guilt) urge to agree

then, ultimately I let them and myself down

because clearly it is not something

that is moving me closer to the vision of my life

it moves me further away

or consumes my valuable time

and about time

damn

it moves quick 

and life is short

after all

some business ventures were just plain dumb.

when your gut tells you that some people

only truly care about their own success

you have to believe it

when someone shows you who they are

you have to believe them (the first time)

(Thank you Maya)

The truth is 

one must 

REMEMBER WHO THEY WANTED TO BE

and then go for it with all their might

So this is what I will continue to do

I think 2015 is going to be incredible!

A few decisions you may want to know about:

1. 

I am only selling originals now.

(Abstracts/Gouache/Ink/Drawings)

If you want to purchase any prints/apparel/home goods

now is the time to do so

Here is the link

After Dec 31st you may buy my originals

It's a worthy investment my friend!

EXCEPTION: Embassy of Ideas branded items will be still be available

NOTE:  I am now accepting commissions!

and

I am always open to discussing 

design collaborations with wonderful brands

2. 

My photography will be sorted in a few categories

(Painted/Unpainted)

a) Only 10 of each will be painstakingly printed

Sold only in Limited Edition of 5

(with 5 Artist Proofs for myself to keep as a personal archive)

b) My photo shoots will strictly be for my

fine art endeavours

c) Private and select shoots may be booked

You can view my fees here.

d) My stock photographs continue to be available

from

Getty Images 

as always

3. 

Couture Textile Art

This is a new category for me this year.

All original items for sale.

Stay tuned! Yay!

4. 

Collector's Dinner

At the end of 2015 

I will be hosting an

Appreciation

Collector's Dinner

(for Collector's ONLY wink wink nudge nudge)

Want to join us?

5.  

My Books

Five is still my favorite number

and the name of my humble

book publishing imprint

"5"

I have some books to complete and publish 

You will be the first to know!

*****

So there you have it!

My 5 Step Plan for 2015

What plans do you have?

PFXO

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'. Reading. Listening. Learning. Improving. Hanging out with successful people. Photographer. Pirate. Bubby. CANADA @pattifriday