In the late 80’s I attended the Art Institute of Seattle. I was in their “Advertising and Graphic Design” program. We were given an assignment based on the details of knowing a client. The instructor said that within 30 minutes you should know enough information from your future client to tell their story. Isn’t that what advertising is? The ability to tell the story of your products or services in a quick tag line and image. He then assigned a 30 minute project with nothing but your pen and paper. He said to basically draw your life as it is today.
After the assignment we brought our work to the front of the room and assessed each creatively drawn piece. Writing what we could learn, on each student, based on their picture.
A couple of weeks ago I decided to do the same assignment some 35 years later. My daughter in love called me as I was finishing. She and I chatted away and I colored the entire piece while we chatted.
She is an interior designer and about to deliver my first grandson. We both chatted away and I finished this piece. The next time I teach Art Camp I will give my young students this project.
“My Life Today” tells the story of a colorful and wonderful life I have. Eight grown children, one daughter-in-love, a grandson on the way. Biking, tennis, lover of music, flowers, birds, and cats. And a handsome wonderful man in my life. “My Life Today” Tells a small glimpse into my life. I think I will do this every year around the same time.
Be well & Good, Elizabeth
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Interior Designer, Consultant, Artist. Which is it they ask? All of the above. God has blessed me in ways that words cannot describe. Doing what I love and making a career out of it all. Starting with a beautiful designer showroom. Decorating homes and specializing in kid's spaces. Magazine covers and spreads, then show homes. Adding in business consulting. Working alongside my clients to develop a strategic plan to design and market their product or service in the correct markets. Then one day, after years of painting for my clients, a few gallies, my hobby business I decided in the second half of my life to bring Elizabeth Harris Art Gallery to life. I took my paintings to the streets and flipped my website into my "Art You Love" business. Do what you love and love what you do. Adding Elizabeth Harris Art Gallery and creating artful pieces for your home, office, business. An empty wall invites art you love by Elizabeth Harris Art Gallery. Your Dreams & Passions, My Experience & Help. Let's work together and build something beautiful in your home business, or on your walls.
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