Detail of penny and beading
My Visions Group is expecting to see an Artist page mock-up for my website next Wednesday. They’re expecting it because I committed to designing one as a goal for our meeting that morning. Right now my site gives information on me as a Coach, Speaker and Author. But, my email signature and business card say: Artist – Author – Entrepreneur. It’s time to fill in that blank, especially since I’m creating art again.
That’s where PowerPoint comes in.
I first used PowerPoint in the late 90’s when I was asked to give a talk in Buenos Aires. I may have heard of the tool back then, but had little to no idea of how to design a talk using this visual aid. I hired someone, based on a referral, and spent half a day at his studio in Stamford putting my slides together. When I don’t have skill in an area, I attribute genius level to anyone who does. After we’d gone through the images and were close to finished, I asked if it would be possible for him to insert a black background for each slide. The way I asked, the technician could tell my level of expertise: zero. It was like inquiring of an author who knows Word, “Can you find every reference to “xyz” in your memoir and thinking she’d have to scroll through every page rather than simply press control f.
When I don’t know what I don’t know, I elevate anyone who does. The tech squinted, scrunched up this nose, as though needing to exert great energy, and said, “Let me see…” before taking about a minute to do just that. I exuded more gratitude than was necessary and left with my presentation.
Fast forward 20+ years, and I’ve established some fluency in the program. Plus, PowerPoint has become so user-friendly that it practically designed my Artist page for me. Rather than tell you what it says, here are the three slides I created yesterday to show to my Visions Group:
Please let me know what you think!
Jane, your new work is stunning! You create objects so pleasing to the eye, whether using paint or fabric. They’re simply different media to your artist’s eyes and hands. And I’m still thinking about a Visions Group; something I imagine offers you inspiration and accountability. And Buenos Aires in the 90’s? Having only recently found your blog, I am motivated now to read your past posts. (Try as I might, I can’t read the text in your first slide. Is that a photo of you?)
@Barbara Thank you! I’m stunned myself! I’m happy to talk more about my Visions Group and how we operate. It’s an easily replicable format that has a high success rate among committed members. Am sending you a sneak preview of my Artist page via email.
Hi Jane, Beautiful! I notice your color choices between the eggs and the penny rugs are strikingly similar. Up to now your website was representing by the aqua (your coaching business). Then as you express your more creative self, your memoir edged into the magenta. As you continue toward expressing your artwork, will we be seeing more pops of red coming into play?
@Michelle Good question! I am deeply drawn to red. In my closet, on my bed, my meditation chair. Don’t know what it is about RED, but you bring up a good point. When the time is right, yes, I believe there’ll be more of that ruby shade. Which reminds me, rubies are my birthstone. Maybe that’s it!
What do I think? I think Gorgeous!
@Diane Thank you!
From ovals to circles. Around and around. Love the pages you’ve designed. I remember you doing the eggs in the photo.
@Rosalea Love the geometric reply! You’ve been there from the very beginning!! Thank you for being such a supporter and fan.