[Brian Williams]

Michele/Lisa

Thank you for replying to my inqury. I had been doing two of your suggestions already. So, I guess mayby I wasn't as lost as I thought. I have a mini-portfolio that's on display with me while I tend bar, and I have been handing out business cards.

However, after reading your replies I have to say it's helped to fuel the fire of business inspiration and self determination. I have begun networking more aggressively, handing out more business cards, and letting it be known that I'm available for hire than prior your replys.

I've also put up two separate dry erase boards in my studio to help keep me on track. One for basic "things to do". The other is a weekly schedule I set for myself showing all available time (before going to work) broken down into hourly blocks. The eraser boards have helped immensely. In addition, I went to the library and signed out a stack of books on artist marketing stategies.

While I may not at this exact time be receiving the amount of commisions I'd like to sustain myself finacially, I have taken on the attitude needed to becoming a full time artist.

Thank you both,
Brian Williams