Reward
ACEO #7
3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
sold
ACEO #10
3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
sold
ACEO #11
3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
sold
Motivation Revisited
I wrote an article about motivation in my latest studio newsletter outlining 5 steps I take to stay motivated and on task to complete large projects (you can read it here - it’s the 3rd article: studio newsletter).
Another thing I do to keep motivated is to give myself rewards along the way and when the goal is reached. Nothing like getting something I really want to keep me moving forward. Sometimes it’s a simple as a container of expensive decadent ice cream or new art book to keep me plowing through a task. The best reward for doing household chores is a few hours in my studio.
Dell Studio 17
My big reward for getting my house sold and moving to my new home was to buy myself a new laptop. My old computer was 7 years old and not in the best shape. I upgraded the memory last year and that helped but it really needed to be put to sleep. In addition, having the big thing in my bedroom/studio/office was heating up the room and it was taking up way too much space.
So I ordered myself a "desktop replacement" laptop, which means it is big and heavy. It’s a Dell Studio 17 (17″ screen) with a fast processor, 4 gig of memory, beautiful high resolution screen and even a finger print scanner for security (okay - so it came installed - it’s kinda silly and I have no time to set it up right now but it’s still a fun toy). And best of all it’s orange.
I also bought my kids new laptops, also with 17″ screens, but theirs’ were Dell Inspiron 1720s and instead of an ATI video card they had nVIDIA. A few weeks after the computers arrived I found out that these graphic cards are probably faulty. HP has been offering extended warranties for effect computers but Dell is still dragging their feet. It looked like a situation I didn’t want any part of so I shipped the kids’ laptops back this morning and will replace them with Studio 17s with the ATI video cards.
Their laptops aren’t quite as nice as mine, but still way nicer than any kid might need. They were a big help during the move and deserve a reward also. I’ve also told them these laptops are their birthday presents, xmas presents and bribery for helping me move out and back in for the remodel. They grumble a bit with that comment but they are happy to have such nice computers they aren’t really complaining.
Markings #21 In Progress ©2008
ACEOs For Sale
There are still 3 ACEO’s available for sale that I made last month to include with my newsletter. If you are interested in purchasing one (shown above) please send me email and let me know which one you’d like. They are $21 US and include shipping to anywhere. These 3 Art Trading Cards were all inspired by Markings #21,.
ACEO stands for “art cards, editions and originals”. Originally known as ATC, Artist Trading Card, and are traded between artists. When sold to the public they are referred to as ACEOs. The primary rule for an ACEO or ATC is they be 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ - the size of a trading card. They are created in many different mediums and are collectible, trade able and affordable art for everyone.
Posted by Lisa in: Motivation
Tagged: ACEOs, Art for Sale, dell, kids, Motivation, new laptop, newsletter, photoshop
Vincent said,
August 5, 2008 @ 10:33 pm
Fantastic blog. Where are you speaking next? I’d love to meet you.
Martha Marshall said,
August 6, 2008 @ 1:26 am
Lisa, when I read about all the things you’ve been accomplishing and still want to do before you get things up to speed, I’m amazed at all you’ve done! Those are much-deserved rewards for you and your kids. It sounds like you are in a very good place.
Note that my blog has moved. Sorry for any inconvenience, but you might want to change the link when you get time — which I know is not at the top of your list right now, so just whenever! Thanks Lisa.
Lisa Call said,
August 6, 2008 @ 6:01 am
Vincent - I will be giving a talk in Ohio this October at the opening of a show at the Butler Institute of American Art. I’m also happy to schedule a studio tour in my home if you are near Denver. (this goes for anyone interested in my art - contact me if you’d be interested in stopping by if you are visiting Denver).
Martha - it’s updated. So you can see I was a few days behind in blog reading. Love the new look.
Jackie said,
August 6, 2008 @ 8:49 am
Thank you for your reply to my question on your previous post. These ACEOs answer my question even better! they are lovely. I do love your work. And now I’m going to utter the words that might sound glib but I really do mean it: Thank you for sharing.
Lisa Call said,
August 6, 2008 @ 9:48 am
No problem Jackie - my techniques for creating my art have been around forever - very traditional. It’s just a question of what one does with them.
Patty said,
August 7, 2008 @ 4:46 am
Lisa, I know you will keep us up on the trip to the Butler Institute. It is only an hour away from Akron so I will put this on my calendar and hopefully get to say hello.
Seth said,
August 7, 2008 @ 8:13 pm
Markings #21 is beautiful. I love the color combinations and the lines askew. And I agree…rewards are a good thing!
Lisa Call said,
August 9, 2008 @ 1:54 pm
Patty yes - I’d love to meet you when in Ohio!
Thanks Seth. I need to get my pulse questions done today also!