Discussion Forum > The Special Sauce: According to Barbara Sher
Personally I have always found that the way to achieve something original is to keep talking about it all the time to anyone who will listen. All the things she mentions in that quote happen virtually automatically if you do that.
August 16, 2011 at 14:36 |
Mark Forster
Mark Forster
John Maxwell says your best ideas are always better when shared, because regardless of your own skills, others provide complementary perspectives that make your better. Random idea, leagues away from my own experience:
Have a dream party. Besides food, People should bring their dreams. Your job is to encourage and support them. Perhaps some will bethought to do the same for you.
Have a dream party. Besides food, People should bring their dreams. Your job is to encourage and support them. Perhaps some will bethought to do the same for you.
August 16, 2011 at 15:42 |
Alan Baljeu
Alan Baljeu
<<that the way to achieve something original is to keep talking about it all the time to anyone who will listen.>>
I'm in the process of working on a graphic novel. I do not have an art background, and very rudimentary drawing skills. Without getting into too many details, the drawing process has been very frustrating, I don't need more lists or hacks, I need accountability and encouragement. How do I know this? Because those elements were present for all of my band's CD releases, the creation and opening of my private practice, and soundtrack work I've done for film.
As an aside, I've always felt that the Wishcraft process would be enhanced by any of your methods.
I'm in the process of working on a graphic novel. I do not have an art background, and very rudimentary drawing skills. Without getting into too many details, the drawing process has been very frustrating, I don't need more lists or hacks, I need accountability and encouragement. How do I know this? Because those elements were present for all of my band's CD releases, the creation and opening of my private practice, and soundtrack work I've done for film.
As an aside, I've always felt that the Wishcraft process would be enhanced by any of your methods.
August 16, 2011 at 15:44 |
avrum
avrum
Alan:
<<Perhaps some will bethought to do the same for you. >>
I'm hoping :) I've been unsuccessful (to date) in hiring a private (comic drawing) tutor. All the classes are either geared towards children, or offered at night (when I see families).
<<Perhaps some will bethought to do the same for you. >>
I'm hoping :) I've been unsuccessful (to date) in hiring a private (comic drawing) tutor. All the classes are either geared towards children, or offered at night (when I see families).
August 16, 2011 at 15:46 |
avrum
avrum
Avrum: look me up in Facebook. I have some connections to share with you.
August 17, 2011 at 18:57 |
Alan Baljeu
Alan Baljeu
Avrum:
<I'm in the process of working on a graphic novel. I do not have an art background, and very rudimentary drawing skills>
Do you know about drawingtutorialsonline.com? Matt has a large amount of instructional material and keeps the site wildly current. I think he's taking a week off for vacation then he's going to post 21 day process for learning how to draw.
<I'm in the process of working on a graphic novel. I do not have an art background, and very rudimentary drawing skills>
Do you know about drawingtutorialsonline.com? Matt has a large amount of instructional material and keeps the site wildly current. I think he's taking a week off for vacation then he's going to post 21 day process for learning how to draw.
August 17, 2011 at 23:20 |
bevp
bevp
Thanks guys!
But wouldn't you know it... I think I found someone on Craigslist. I'll keep you posted.
But wouldn't you know it... I think I found someone on Craigslist. I'll keep you posted.
August 18, 2011 at 0:50 |
avrum
avrum
avrum, keep us posted. It's inspiring that you are stepping out and pursuing an artistic dream!
Cheering you on from Manitoba...
Cheering you on from Manitoba...
August 18, 2011 at 14:48 |
silviastraka
silviastraka
silviastraka -
My entire wife's family is from the 'Peg. Love the area.
My entire wife's family is from the 'Peg. Love the area.
August 18, 2011 at 15:42 |
avrum
avrum
Avrum, I have a friend in your neighbourhood* who's striving to become a graphic novel artist. He could point you to some local sources for support.
(*Well Barrie is sort of your neighbourhood)
(*Well Barrie is sort of your neighbourhood)
August 18, 2011 at 16:07 |
Alan Baljeu
Alan Baljeu
alan - i was unable to find you on facebook
I'd love to hear more. Feel free to email me at avrum AT nadigel DOT com
I'd love to hear more. Feel free to email me at avrum AT nadigel DOT com
August 18, 2011 at 17:09 |
avrum
avrum
A good example of what happens when you keep talking about something!
August 18, 2011 at 17:15 |
Mark Forster
Mark Forster
Mark - 100%
If I started thanking you for all that this site has provided me, I'd crash your server.
In other news, I've been using DWM (my favorite system) for a whopping 3 days. Nice to be DWM'ing again.
If I started thanking you for all that this site has provided me, I'd crash your server.
In other news, I've been using DWM (my favorite system) for a whopping 3 days. Nice to be DWM'ing again.
August 18, 2011 at 18:30 |
avrum
avrum
"But I want you to know that most dreams are not impossible. We’ve just been brainwashed into thinking they are. A few limits to possibility are in the human body. A few. The rest are in the mind, and those can be changed.
Don't do it yourself. Isolation is the dreamkiller. Positive thinking not required. Don't worry about your attitude. The secret is support, encouragement, information, and help."
So many of my projects/dreams have been launched in isolation. I need to make this (Jewish) New Year's theme about collaboration and support (even if I have to pay for it!).