I was assigned a project at work to create a presentation that would attract high school students interested in fashion. So I what better way to attract young people? Scrapblog.com - it is a great way to create a colorful presentation.
This presentation slide was so easy to create. I would invite anyone to sign-up to try it out. I introduced this site to my students and they absolutely love it. Try out it for yourself.
I have been teaching for ten years at the Art Institute of Charlotte. I have really enjoyed teaching, but as I reflect on personal qualities I have come to realize that I have several weak and strong qualities. My strong personal qualities are being out the best in others, I am a go getter, and I try to see the positive in everything I do. Areas I need to improve are being more patience and improving my tolerance for those who set low standards for themselves.
To learn even more about myself I took a personality test. The personality test indicated that I was an IDEALIST. As an idealist, I am passionately concerned with personal growth and development. I strive to discover who am I and how I can become my best possible self. I have a quest for self-knowledge and self-improvement, it drives my imagination. The test also indicated that I am naturally drawn to working with people on all levels. I am considered by others as gifted at helping others find their way in life, often inspiring them to grow as individuals and to fulfill their potentials. The test also identified areas that are considered weakness in my personality. As an idealist conflict and confrontation tend to upset me because it causes me to put up angry barriers between people in my life and my and their goals.
Why Create a Personal Mission Statement
A personal mission statement offers you as an artist an opportunity to establish what is important and perhaps make a decision that you will stick with. Steven Convey refers to developing a mission statement as way to "connecting with your own unique purpose and the profound satisfaction that comes from fulfilling it". Writing a personal mission statement is important to you as an artist – it is a guide to your success. Below is my Mission Statement.
Alease Michelle's Mission Statement
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What are your most prized possessions?
I ran across this question in TD Jakes new book - Before You Do. And I did not have to think hard about this question. Of course it would be my family. I do not have kids, but I spend alot of my spare time with my mom, sister, granddaddy, aunts, uncles, and cousins. These people play a major role in my life and I really would not know what I would do without them.
Just the other day I was cleaning my studio and ran across my granddaddy 90th birthday party invitation and program. Inside the program told of my granddaddy's story. Every time I read or hear of his past - I just gleam with pride to know that I come from a family that is so strong and loving.
His Story: My granddaddy - Ernest McClenningham was born November 5, 1916 to Bobby & Katie Gist McClenningham in Leslie, SC. At the age of 20, Ernest married Mary L. Robinson. In their 61 years of marriage, they raised 11 children - 7 sons, 4 daughters. During his life as a husband and father hew worked fro the City of Rock Hill, SC, J.P. Steven Mill and Argon Mill until his retirement in 1978. Ernest McClenningham's legacy continues with an extended family of 42 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grand children. During his leisure time, Ernest enjoys working in his garden, riding his bicycle around town and spending time with his children , grandchildren and friends.
Becoming an artist for many of us is very important and can be considered a life changing experience. So to ensure that "we" as artist stick to our game plan I have provided a few tips on how to become a more proficient artist.
This mix-media collage: "Flight" is currently being showcased in one of the homes at Charlotte, NC Homearama 2008 at The Palisades. This art pieces is part of the Men series that will be exhibited Jan. 2009 in the Art Institute of Charlotte's gallery.
Okay - I am steady working in my studio. In this collage I incorporated my love for numbers and text. This is nursery rhyme #2 - " Black Sheep".
Hope to share more later this week.
Peace & Love, Alease
Technology plays a major part in my life as a college instructor and artist. I relay heavily on technology to get me through the day. So I thought I would share with you guys how technology impacts me at work, on the go, and in my studio.
At Work
I work at the Art Institute of Charlotte and I teach alot of design related courses to fashion students. In those courses I teach from an iMac. I have grown to love them and enjoy the easy navigation it allows from one site to the next.
My Palm Centro phone is great! My students are allowed to send my text messages about classroom assignments. So it was very important that I had a phone that allow me to type smoothly and quickly. I love this phone 'cause it is small enough to fit into my coat pocket, and into my small purse. It also keeps me on schedule, I place my school, committee, and other appointment dates into my palm - to make sure I am always on time. And by the way it is super cute!
Today's college instructor use a projectorlike teachers did in the older days used black board. This gadget is a must for me. I use power point slides in many of my lectures, I also reference the web for resources. A projector is a must have in the classroom.
On the Go
The TOM TOM Navigation System has restore my sense of direction. I have to say - hands down is the best gadget ever made. I do not- I will say it again- I do not leave home without my TOM TOM. Since getting the TOM TOM I've had no fear of driving around an unknown city. - Ladies, you must add this to your Christmas list.
My MP3 player makes working out alot easier. I walk 4 to 6 miles , 2 to 3 times a week. And since I need something to occupy my mind when I walking I use my MP3 player to take me into a musical world. What's playing on my player- a little bit of everything - LL Cool J, Kanya West, Robin Thick, Jill Scott and others.
In the Studio
As I complete a collage, I try to take photos of my work to use later on my blog post. My Kodak Share Digital Ccamera helps me achieve this goal. I've gotten better at taken pictures, but of course I need more training.
Oh - my Gosh. This is one gadget I could not live without - my HP laptop. It has been very important to my artist career. I have used my laptop to design promotional pieces for my studio, check emails from gallery owners and my favorite- blogging.
That's all Folks! My love for gadgets.
I am currently working on a new series of collages. This new series is inspired by my love for my father, who I lost December 10, 2007. This series will tell a story that honors fatherhood, manhood, and childhood through the eyes of a woman and daughter.
The collage below are inspired by my love for nursery rhyme as a child. I remenber before bed time my dad would carry me on his back around to each room spelling out words that I knew and then we finished off the ride with a nursery rhyme.
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