Christmas Task

Networking

What do you see as the main 'indicators' to your practice and your 'motivation' to produce the work you find rewarding?
I'd like to think that my work can make people happy or that they can learn something from it. Either one of these would make me see it as a success. 

What are you 'passionate' about?
Food, travel, making the most of life, drawing, a healthy lifestyle, dogs, family. 

Describe 'you' in a story as a character.
I'd probably be an extra in a film about my own life. I don't really like being centre of attention so I'd be ok with that. I'd be the tall one for sure. 

What in your memory was the best 'holiday' you had?
City hopping around Europe with some of my oldest and closest friends. 

Give examples of advice given in life that you have found valuable. 
'Will it matter this time next year?' And it normally doesn't, I try to remember this when I am getting stressed about or worried about things that are insignificant in the long term. 
'Have as much fun as you like but always be in control.' - My Grandpa 

If you could 'interview' anyone in history, who and why?
I would love to interview Stephen Fry, I think talking to him would be like reading an encyclopaedia. I watch a lot of QI and I love all those weird facts. 

Promoting Yourself

List potential things to promote you and your practice. 
A website, social media accounts, LinkedIn, business cards, mail-outs, sending out my CV, attending events, art fairs, doing live briefs, etc.

How could you connect with potential clients, employers, collaboratives in daily life?
Attend events, keep up to date with social media and engage with other people through it. 

What do you want to tell them and why?
I want them to know I am available for work and I am enthusiastic and motivated. I want them to see me as a professional and not 'just a student'. 

Who could enhance my practice potential?
Hallmark, Paperchase, Ohh Deer, Stolen Publications, UK Greetings...

Draft a communication to them. Keep it short and try to 'illicit' a response mechanism somewhere.
I really don't feel ready to be sending out my work just yet, I feel like I don't have enough work that I actually like and I wouldn't feel confident putting it forward. I think anything I send out at this point will be more advice and question based which would illicit a response. 

What tone of voice would you use?
I want to come across as professional so there needs to be some formalities but I do want to be seen as friendly and approachable, someone easy to work with. 

What do you see as the important reasons for promoting yourself?
Work isn't just going to fall at my feet once I get a degree, I need to work hard to make people aware that I am here and I am available for work. I need to be attracting new clients but also making sure that people who already know about me don't forget about me.