Spalenka

Last week I devised a survey to learn specifically how SILA (Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles) members were faring in their art community. The survey received only ten responses which says a lot about the motivation of the members in this organization. You can see the results on this PDF- SILA-Survey In a nutshell the survey responses revealed that most of these artists were struggling with their careers, looking for more art prosperity, wanted to change/improve their circumstances yet could not find the time nor afford to invest money in themselves or their business to make a difference.After 28 years working as a professional artist I have seen the effects of failing economies, corporate takeovers, and disappearing art industries. These challenges will always present themselves from time to time. In fact it's times like this that birth innovation and push us to re-evaluate our goals. Some people give up. I do not have advice on how to be successful without finding the time to do the work or without investing some money in yourself and your business. However, I do know that the benefits of joining an organization like SILA is found in the empowerment and support you receive from networking with like minded art spirits. Community alignment is crucial to your success as an artist. Exposure to the world and the support of your peers will help take you to a higher level of creative and financial accomplishment.The Artist As Brand mission supports inter-connectivity. I strive to foster teamwork and alignments during the workshops. We brainstorm together on the possibilities. In Ecuador for instance part of the class focused on creating an art book together, others began formulating plans to manifest a Comic Con in Quito!!!Don't give up. Keep recommitting to your vision, and remember to use the options available to you. If you are a member of SILA put your dues to good use! Get out of the cave and get involved. Help each other out.I am committed to empowering truth and inspiration within you. The truth within you combined with your art and business can manifest prosperity beyond your dreams.You can do it.Peace and prosperity,Greg

Having lived as an independent artist for 28 years I can tell you that it takes a serious commitment to yourself if you want critical and financial success.

Lots of talented people over the years have told me how they really wanted to focus on making their own art, but could not live on that income. So they decided they would do some illustration, concept design work, or teach to pay their bills while creating their personal art on the side with the hopes of finding a gallery. These artists have become part of the corporate machine, are still struggling, or have dropped out altogether.

The amount of time, energy and promo it takes to make your mark in any one of those industries is extensive.Doubling them up makes it difficult to find the extra time and creative focus necessary to make sophisticated meaningful art that you love.

Even fine artists who have always relied on galleries or curators to bring in the right collectors complain that even though they do all the right things sales are dismal. I can tell you that playing the role of what licensing expert Maria Brophy calls an art banker (a person who spends their own money and time creating artwork that they then “loan” on consignment) is not good business. There are other ways to sell your work.

Where do you want to place your time, energy and artistic genius? How old will you be when you decide to finally pursue your dream of artist freedom?

Are you serving a design firm, publication, or film/game company to help them build their corporate empire? How about investing in your own unique art empire instead?

Let me show you how to build your own in two and a half days at the Artist As Brand Workshop. See exactly what you will learn on the ABOUT page.

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WOODLAND HILLS WORKSHOP

SILA MEMBERS! IT'S TIME TO STEP OUT OF THE CAVE AND INTO YOUR POWER! I KNOW IT'S A DIFFICULT TIME FINANCIALLY FOR MANY OF YOU. THIS IS WHY I AM OFFERING THE WORKSHOP AT A SPECIAL LOW PRICE. IF YOU USE THE PRINCIPLES TAUGHT IN THE CLASS YOU SHOULD SEE A RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT MANY TIMES  OVER WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR. COME ON TEAM, PUMP UP YOUR FORTUNE AND HAPPINESS.

September 17, 18, 19 Friday-2:00-9:00, Saturday & Sunday 10AM- 8PM

With special guest lectures!

Register now for this one time special offer of $225 for SILA members and students.$295 for all others. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants.Sign up ends September 12.All credit cards accepted, payment plans available.

Held at the Holiday Inn21101 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 913641-818-883-6110Special room rates for overnight guests$99.00 a night with breakfast or $89.00 without.

Society of Illustrator Members and students only

$225.00!

Others $295.00

Please read the REGISTER page before signing up.

I created the Artist As Brand Workshop to see artistsalign their authentic visions with financial success.It works!See what Art Professors, Professionals, and College Students are saying about the Artist As Brand Workshop Here.

In three days you will accomplish the following:• Connect your art deeply with your truth, creating a markso authentic and profound it embodies a timeless power.

• Unlock the secret to your personal niche markets andthe fans/patrons/collectors who are hidden there.

• Introduce your vision to individual art collectors aroundthe world through targeted marketing techniques.

• Build an independent Art Empire that can create incomefor the rest of your life.

• Align with other like minded individuals to establisha MasterMind expanding your Art Empire.

• “See” your career five years into the future.

• Join an elite team of Artist As Brand graduates whoare embracing the future of Indie Art prosperity, today.

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Sign up for this one time offer of only $225 for SILA members and students now.Enrollment is limited to 20 participants.

September 17, 18, 19 Friday-2:00-9:00, Saturday & Sunday 10AM- 8PM

Sign up ends September 12.

Held at the Holiday Inn21101 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 913641-818-883-6110

Special room rates for overnight guests$99.00 a night with breakfast or $89.00 with out.

All credit cards accepted, payment plans available.

Special Guest Lecture by social media master & botanical perfumer Roxana Villa.

Please read the REGISTER page before signing up.Learn more about Artist As Brand on the ABOUT page.