quick sketch of the main character from BBC’s Luther. Kind of a rough show, but a good one.
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So I’ve recently gotten into pinterest. If you’ve ever been on there, you might wonder what interest I have in diets, wedding dresses, dog sweaters or Ryan Gossling… Well, before you question my orientation, I’d like to mention a little know side to pinterest. Artistic inspiration.
Check out my “illustration” board for example. I’ve been able to come across artists, illustrators, designers, etc that I never would’ve otherwise. I love it. I’ll be honest, it’s better than Facebook and twitter by far (if you follow the right boards) and it’s not blocked at work (like DeviantArt is:/ )
I find myself on there a couple of times a day to take a break from my own stuff and get a fresh perspective. So if you’re looking for artistic inspiration, check it out. You can follow me on there for a start.
Today I was told by a client that the way I dressed when we first met, instilled confidence in my creative abilities. After meeting me for the first time, they commented on my attire and said, “well, we know that whatever he does, it’ll be creative”
I used to dress for comfort and a little rebellion. There was a point in my professional career that I wore flip-flops for over a year. I realized that I was missing out on marketing my visual abilities by showing up in a teeshirt and jeans.
Now I rebel in a different way. I choose my clothing to wear to professional meetings like I would elements of a design I’m working on. This doesn’t have to cost a lot of money either. Ross, TJ Max, Dillards, etc are your friends here. In fact, I think you send the wrong message if you’re all blinged out with a $5k watch and matching cufflinks. Your a creative, not selling high risk mutual funds. Teeshirt and a sports coat or a jeans, necktie and untucked square bottom button up send the message that you’re taking this seriously and you’re creative.
Don’t wear cartoons. Don’t overdue it. Don’t mismatch colors or patterns. Don’t let your clothing choice make people question your abilities in your creative field.
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