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I Don’t do African Print
I do not use “African” prints. I am over apologizing for it… I do NOT CONNECT with the fabric. Too often the pattern is directionally printed on the wrong grain. The color range disturbs my soul. I find it to bright and garish it does not calm. It’s not my narrative. If you’re serious about a … Continue reading
2 Learn for Joy Or Money – Part 1
I just marked the first year teaching sewing to complete beginners at a volunteer program at a transitional housing facility for women. I usually work with advanced professional sewers so its a new experience introducing the craft of sewing to newbies. During the course of our sewing circles it surprised me how strongly many felt … Continue reading
Convincing Community To Invest In Tech Spaces
we need to increase technology in Black and urban communities if our kids are to compete. Tech cluster bring a community of support and resources! as witnessed in Dumbo and Williamsburg. However it is especially important in areas where women are the heads of households and Entrepreneurs! Take a good look at the map above. … Continue reading
The Fashion Film from a Company That makes Victoria Secret Look Second Rate
One more Hour for your pleasure! Compare the videos from Agent Provacateur and Victoria Secrets! In reverse order from from Fall 2010 to the fall 2012 Campaign! Warning not for you’ll have a hard time explaining this to the boss! Seriously though look at the progression in story telling and getting a brand’s distinctive voice … Continue reading
MOOCs – Raising the Question- “Is Value Always Tied To Purpose or Profit Lines?”!
If you were called a “Moocs ” when I was growing up it meant you were deliberately Not Brilliant! Today the world over MOOCs are massive open online courses, given by top universities. I still prefer OCW open coursewear… but hey! You’ll find an extensive list of Mooc’s in this post to which we’d add edX https://www.edx.org/ which we picked up in this You … Continue reading
Love and BS – Play or be Played – Fix yuh Bizness- Bedroom Bullies- Front End lifters
Yes, it’s February, and you read right;- Bedroom Bullies for women; Front end lifters for men; and “fix your Bizness” Love and BS, life gets interesting around February… submit your name to my email list (use a Gmail account To be invited to our Google Hangout) I’m working with on the marketing of a Play … Continue reading
How Artist Should Speak to Guests & Consumers at Art Festivals- The Do’s
creative entrepreneurs do not have the option of avoiding these questions, when they are posed… if they plan to sell. Yes youare a creative… in thestudio. When you step into the “Fair”, you are a sales person… Your job is to sell the art. If this is difficult hire an agent or a sales rep. … Continue reading