• Attend all AIGA functions for April

I scheduled and attended all the AIGA functions that were possible in the month of

April. As a result I feel that I have made positive strides in making connections and

I am also able to say that I have a front row seat for what is “current and new” in design.

• Join “ The Sketch Up “

I was able to join this group of Illustrators, Designers, and Fine Artists and establish connections with people who share similar passions. As a result of this I have been far more active in my drawing, painting and use of layout and design.

• Post a Behance site.

I was able to post a site that illustrates some of my work and brings a brief incite

into me as a designer. As a result I feel that I have opened a positive channel for

employers and colleagues alike to view my work.

• Write a “ current artists’ statement “

I did a bit of soul searching before writing and formulated a brief statement. As a

result of this exercise I feel that I re-discovered parts of me that I may have forgotten.

• Prepare a lecture on a topic of my choice and present to the class at Keiser University.

  I simply prepared a lecture on material I was comfortable with and had a working knowledge of. As a result of my preparation, I was able to make a successful lecture and lesson for a class to follow and complete. This was an extremely rewarding exercise in public speaking and lesson planning for me.

• Display two (2) paintings at Keiser University.

  I examined all my current paintings and selected the work I thought represented me well. I made display cards that you would find in a gallery and negotiated with a colleague to broker my work. As a result of this course of action I now have public exposure for my work which is something I have not done before. This has encouraged me to find other outlets for my work to be seen.

• Attend a car show, take pictures, and network.

I attended the car shows that take place on Merrill rd. on the first saturday of each

month. I photographed the vehicles that I felt had what I would want in a classic. I also

also spoke with a number of car owners about paint,interior and engine aesthetics. As a

result I was felt more practiced in the art of approaching new people and discussing

design.

• See four (4) houses in my area.

I was able to see two (2) properties over the course of this month and walk through

and discuss As a result of these actions I am in the mindset that I want,deserve and

also driven to have a home that will bring comfort and stability to my life.