In the Studio

In my previous life as an architect, we would ask our clients what they absolutely really needed, what they would really like, and what that one really “wow” factor was. Then we would ask what the budget was… and sometimes reality got in the way. But there is always a way to work around limitations– that is what creative vision is about in the design (and art) world. In working out the plans, I would design as many of the likes and “wow’s” into the project as feasible, but creative editing is a good thing. Sometimes, the compromise is actually better than [...]

Part of the mundane housekeeping issues in the studio is goal setting – this year I am simplifying my life and not creating a huge to-do list or even a detailed plan. I am going to work from a simple, clear life plan. Yes, life not work! My 3 goals for the year: Blogging as a means to talk with my clients like I would if they were standing in the studio – so hello! Spend more time developing relationships with new clients and deepening the existing ones; and be bolder about asking for referrals – know anyone I would like to meet? And most [...]

What’s been happening in the studio lately you ask? Well… over the holidays, I generally take care of a lot of really, really, really boring things. Things nobody ever wants to do, but really need to get done anyway, and when it is cold outside (well, since it has been so warm I have been a bit distracted by early spring fever) it is a good time to do some of these things: empty out the email inbox & sent folders (keeping important ones of course) and resolve to not let my inbox become a [...]