I’ve realized that I miss the structure of my youth. (My Dad just rolled over in the grave hearing that) The benefit of childhood is the worst thing in your life was chores & homework. Oh how we wish we could grow up faster until we realize how easier things were before. My independence has [...]
Why You’ll Never Be David Hill or Innovation Will Never Die
January 20, 2009 By 2 Comments
If you visited Scott Kelby’s blog you know that yesterday he revisited the “Dave Hill” technique, and today’s post was part II. I was surprised to read the disclaimer on the top of Scott’s blog, yet another reminder that people can be idiots. First of all, it’s disappointing that anyone–let alone a man who devotes [...]
But I’m an Artist! or Understanding Art & Business 101
January 15, 2009 By 11 Comments
We All Wanna Be Big Rock Stars
January 13, 2009 By 2 Comments
@Firgs This Tequila Shot is For You
January 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Bring it on… DO NOT, under any circumstances, for money, power, a display of bravado or even that brief moment of insanity, do a shot of Habanero Tequila… It’s not the fact that it’s hot, REALLY HOT, a wet-sloppy-tongue-kiss from Satan’s daughter, it’s the unexpected pain – excruciating stomach pain to be exact, like being trampled by [...]
Backup Like Nike – Just Do It
January 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Today was a rather worrisome day. Not because I’ve a mountain of work to catch up on (I do), but due to my Mac Pro crashing, downing not one, but two of my external drives. Anyone who’s attended a class with me knows I preach backups, and you’re not truly backing anything up without redundancy. [...]
Apple iPhone Features Wish List
January 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It’s almost midnight as I type up this quick entry. Quick being the objective as I’m still a bit under the weather and according to the docs, should be resting this bit of pneumonia instead of chatting late into the evening. However, I’m reminded that minutes equal days equal months and before you know it, [...]
How Much Are You Worth? AKA How Much Should I Charge Clients?
January 9, 2009 By 6 Comments
How much should I charge clients? It’s a question that comes up a lot in the classes I teach, especially from students excited about the possibilities of entering a new industry. For some it’s a newly discovered passion of photography, others graphic or web design. Inevitably, the money question comes up. What’s a fair rate? [...]
