The Creative Entrepreneur Workshop Pictures and Upcoming Appearances

Today I have lots of pictures,tons of info and a plentitude of creative goodness to share with you.

These first three photos are from Lisa Sonora Beam's mini-workshop presenting material from her new book:

The Creative Entrepreneur
A DIY Visual Guidebook for Making Business Ideas Real

By

Lisa Sonora Beam

The Creative Entrepreneur takes readers on an inner journey of creative exploration to discover how to make their dreams of creative livelihood real, as they craft their own artist's business journal. The artist's business journal is a visual, project-oriented, step-by-step approach to business development for artists from all walks of life who are mystified and possibly frustrated by how to make a business out of their creative work.

Without addressing the underlying issues that cause artists to remain business-challenged, no amount goal setting or knowledge of savvy business tactics will help. Once these inner aspects are addressed, readers are introduced to a unique combination powerful business and leadership tools presented in a visual and engaging way that appeals to the way creative types think, learn, and process information. This book will appeal to this audience because it uses visual language to communicate the material and engages the readers, encouraging them to create their own artist's business journal that becomes their own step-by-step approach to creating their own right livelihood.

Lisa Sonora Beam is a mixed-media artist, writer, graphic designer and workshop leader. She is the founder and creative director of Digital Hive EcoLogical Design, a strategic design firm that provides creative and marketing services to green businesses.

Lisa is the sassy lady with long dark hair and the beret standing in the photo.

This is L.K. Ludwig, Mary Ann (our illustrious editor), and Lisa Sonora Beam.

This is L.K. Ludwig, Lisa Sonora Beam, and Carol Parks in Portland in front of Powell's bookstore.

Carol Parks is an LA artist who hosts a number of workshops.

Carol(left) with Lisa, supported the signing, and contributed lots of take home goodies for the attendees, including copies of her great zine, called Art Freak. www.carolparks.com

Speaking of workshops and Carol Parks

here is a rundown of her upcoming class calender and as you can see

Lisa Sonora Beam will be there in March, and a bunch of our other amazing authors like

Lynne Perrella

author of

Art Making, Collections, and Obsessions:
An Intimate Exploration of the Mixed-Media Work and Collections of 35 Artists

will be there November of 2009

Lisa Engelbrecht author of

Modern Mark Making
From Classical Calligraphy to Hip Hand-Lettering

will be there this January

and L.K. Ludwig author of

True Vision
Authentic Art Journaling

will be there in February and next October

   

Upcoming Classes Calendar
	Date	Teacher	Title
	10/31-11/1/08	Jesse Reno	A Halloween Weekend
	12/6-7/08	David Caspar	2 Day Workshop
	1/30-2/1/09	Lisa Engelbrecht	Memento Mori
	2/13-15/09	Jesse Reno	A Valentine Weekend
	2/20-22/09	Bee Shay	3 Day Workshop
	2/27-3/1/09	LK Ludwig	The Secret Life of Flowers
	3/6-8/09	Gail Rieke	3 Day Workshop
	3/13-15/09	Carla Sonheim	All Creatures Great & Small
	3/21-22/09	SARK	Juicy Pens, Thirsty Paper
	3/27-29/09	Lisa Sonora Beam	3 Day Workshop
	4/3-5/09	Leighanna Light	All Hands On Deck
	4/17-19/09	Stephanie Lee	Junk Drawer Metalsmithing & More
	4/24-26/09	Jesse Reno	3 Day Workshop
	5/22-24/09	Katie Kendrick	3 Day Workshop
	5/29-31/09	Melissa Manley	Vessels, Etc.
	6/5-7/09	Anne Bagby	3 Day Workshop
	6/12-14/09	Misty Mawn	Pour Your Art Out
	6/23-28/09	Jesse Reno	Master Class
	9/4-6/09	Michael deMeng	3 Day Workshop
	10/23-25/09	LK Ludwig	3 Day Workshop
	11/6-8/09	Lynne Perrella	3 Day Workshop
	11/13-15/09	The Huskamps	Personal Papers

It wouldn't be Craftside if I didn't give you a "sneak peek" and this one is from the pages of The Creative Entrepreneur

It is by the wonderful Carol Parks!

Click on the image to enlarge and read about this AMAZING idea!

The last bit of info I have to share with you is a comment left by Lisa in the last post. It was so informative that I thought I'd repost it here in case you missed it there.

"One thing I'd like to add about the Creative Entrepreneur Mandala: it is a tool you can use anytime to analyze an opportunity (i.e. decide whether or not to say yes to a new product or business idea), and diagnose exactly what is working well, and what could be improved upon in your business.

The world of business is typically dominated by an examination of the "Profitability" area only.

Thus, we get quarterly and annual reports that talk about the numbers, and goals that are set by the numbers.

Of course profitability is necessary to be in business at all. But it's not the whole picture.

Creative types, not surprisingly, shy away from the money and profitability aspect of their business. (I go into WHY we do this in detail in the book. It's a bigger subject.)

The good news: One of the secrets to profitability is developing the other sections of the mandala (value, gifts, flow, heart, meaning, skills, tools).

Creatives are especially qualified to this, because we already innately understand the importance of having all of these factors at play in our lives and work — even if we haven't specifically defined them as such.

More good news: most businesses don't know or practice this, so as a Creative Entrepreneur you have a competitive advantage.

Well, I guess that was more than "one more thing" to add -- but I can't help it. I'm so excited to share this material. I wrote the book I wished I'd had trying to figure out how to forge a career out of my creativity. I hope it is useful!"

Be sure to come see Lisa this weekend at Felt Club along with me and Angela Cartwright.

Click on this Link to see the full schedule and info on the Make and Takes!

Hope to see ya there.

Comments

[Cyndi L]

The Creative Entrepreneur sounds like a great book! Thanks :-)

[Lenora Morgan]

These are some very creative books. I'm sure you can start having your own set of artwork displayed in your own home. You can even put up a store for art galleries! I salute you for being very passionate about arts.

[Lauren Edith]

Reading these books would definitely motivate one's passion for creativity. Read from these books and follow all the basic steps. After that, think about having your own accountant for your small art business. heheh.

[Parris Moretti]

“Read to achieve”. Some organization had that tagline to encourage children about reading and learning. Well, it’s amazing that it also applies when it comes to entrepreneurship. That DIY guidebook could be an ideal gift for households out there, for them to try out some livelihood projects and eventually, build their own business.