FROM MY JOURNAL

I must—I MUST—shift the paradigms as to offer information that might or that will serve and beneficial, valuable and useful to moving the business and myself—as the business—forward. What does this mean? Well this means the inclusion and use of Ai to assist in developing content. As a Spiritual African American Man who has survived much to now be a Father and Husband and Business Owner, there are many subjects that I can comment on and inform people of. It all has to come from my core of being a Creative Soul (first) and then everything after. My Art and my Opinions on what is today and how it all relates. Then being a Black Man—a Man of Color, Ethnicity and Culture. Then an Entrepreneur…and Father…and Husband and everything else.

In developing NEW Creative Works, it ALL must cater to developing my brand. In developing NEW Creative Works, it must in some contribute to developing…PRODUCT. I believe I’ve allowed myself to fall back into confusion…but then…not.

“CONNECTED”

I’m giving some attention to the website—specifically to the blog page “CONNECTED”. I believe it might make sense to move a bit away from social media and focus on the platform that I have in front of me.

The Passion of Creating!

I’m nothing like nor too interested in consistently making TikTok’s and IG Posts. First of all, I don’t feel like I need to hear myself talk all the time nor do I need to be engaging platforms that demand a specific something out of me just to gain traction with or within algorithms that truly are a mystery to me. It just makes sense at this point to focus on my local community and REAL people around me. Perhaps is a natural result of things based upon where we are with tech in society now but it is what it is.

I need to further steep myself within the Passion of Creating. I’m not creating when, where and how I should. Also…I’ve attached monetary appreciation and worth on my works and so there’s the other problem.

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My message to anyone who might read this is that life will get confusing. Life will become hard. Your agendas and plans are subject to feel as if they’re under attack or that you just chose the wrong roads to go down…but stay encouraged. I encourage YOU to stay encouraged and focused. Stay your course…especially if you know your course is true and is from your heart. Seek help, guidance, support or just a listening ear to assist on getting back on track…but understand that falling off track is just normal.

It’s not that you fell off or that you lost your focus or even that you just needed to take a break that’s the problem. It’s just nature. It’s the natural oder of things. Stay consistent as best and possible and be persistent on accomplishing your tasks and goals…but also be patient with yourself. Be patient—have patience—with yourself within the process of your endeavors but be understanding of the nature of who you are, how you work and the environments that you exist within.

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CONNECTED - PERSONAL NOTES OF LIAM IAN BLACK - © 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)

ENCOURAGED AND INFLUENCED!

🖥️: BLACK and WHITE NUDE!

Yes, I have a thing for Art just like the next man might…but this right here is something that I’ve only entertained within my mind.

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Source: Tumblr.com

Knowing and understanding the place of Black Bodies within society, I enjoy the impression and expression this communicates. In this set—while I’m unaware of the author, models or even series—I see the female black body seemingly in want and demand. Unknown if she is grabbing herself while being embraced and then groped, there is passion here. There is desire and lust. There may be love but there also seems to be abuse and torture. The transition from the first to the second implies that there is want and desire and self-love because of it…but then too much desire—there is demand and need. Because of this demand and need, there is torture and pain.

While this was only recently found at Tumblr.com, I’m unsure of what the true meanings are but this is my objective view and interpretation.

I would love to reproduce a piece like this removing the often times sexist opportunistic paradigms or concepts that come with being a male photographer. This is a supreme type of artistry. This is worth making an independent project out of.

What do you see? What do you think?

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CONNECTED - PERSONAL NOTES OF LIAM IAN BLACK - © 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)

ADDING SUBSCRIPTIONS TO "CONNECTED".

🖥️: As I ramp up activity on this blog page and move away from using multiple social media accounts to gain traction with audiences dependent on algorithms and systems I can’t control or account for, we’ll be offering subscriptions for this content.

CONNECTED…is a personal private blog as to further publish my activities as an Artist, Entrepreneur and many more. This feed willl allow me to share to my interest, influences and inspirations that better help and inform me to develop and produce new projects.

Subscriptions are monitored and privatized as this feed’s content is specific to either confidential, appreciation and/or educational in purpose. Content may not be proprietary to LIAM IAN LLC but is or is to fall under “Fair Use”, “Educational” and/or “Appreciative”. Sourced Images may be from available social media platforms and will be identified as such.

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CONNECTED - PERSONAL NOTES OF LIAM IAN BLACK - © 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)

Things that I Like!

It’s an unfortunate truth but I do see specific women and kinds of women as works of art. Perhaps it has something to do with presentation or the environmental factors or just the aesthetic appeal but there women out here that truly are the exception.

Here we have, Ms Bo. She turns out to be honestly one of the most attractive Caucasian women out here.

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The beauty standards of white women, as portrayed in images of art within society, have evolved over time and have been influenced by various cultural, historical, and social factors. It is important to note that beauty standards are subjective and can vary across different cultures and periods. However, I will attempt to provide a general overview of the topic.

Throughout history, white women have often been depicted in art as the epitome of beauty, elegance, and femininity. In Western art, for example, the idealized image of a white woman often includes features such as fair skin, delicate facial features, a slender figure, and long, flowing hair. These standards have been reinforced through various art movements, such as Renaissance and Neoclassicism, where white women were portrayed as ethereal beings or goddesses.

One significant influence on the beauty standards of white women in art has been the concept of the "ideal" or "classical" proportions. Derived from ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, these proportions emphasize harmony, balance, and symmetry. Artists often sought to depict white women with these idealized proportions, which typically included a well-defined waist, proportionate facial features, and a graceful posture.

In addition to physical attributes, the portrayal of white women in art has also been influenced by cultural and societal values. For example, in many historical artworks, white women were depicted in roles that highlighted their virtue, purity, and domesticity. These portrayals often reinforced traditional gender roles and societal expectations placed on women.

However, it is important to acknowledge that beauty standards have evolved over time, and contemporary art has challenged and expanded the conventional ideals of beauty. There is now a greater emphasis on diversity, inclusivity, and representation in art, which has led to a more nuanced and inclusive depiction of women of all races and ethnicities.

Contemporary artists are increasingly exploring and celebrating the diverse beauty of women, challenging the narrow beauty standards that have been traditionally imposed. Through their artwork, they aim to break down societal stereotypes, promote body positivity, and celebrate the unique features and experiences of women from different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

In conclusion, the beauty standards of white women as depicted in art have been shaped by historical, cultural, and social influences. While there has been a long-standing idealization of certain physical attributes, contemporary art is moving towards a more inclusive and diverse representation of beauty, celebrating the uniqueness and individuality of women from all backgrounds.

More of Ms. Bo at https://tumblr.com/tagged/miss%20bo .

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CONNECTED - PERSONAL NOTES OF LIAM IAN BLACK - © 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)

FINALIZING PLANS FOR QUARTER 4 OF 2023!

POSTIIONING FOR 2024.

🖥️: This is the 41st Week of 2024. The effort within LIAM IAN LLC is to continue developing the proposed FATHER Project and associated project assets, further develop The NūHUMAN Project and solidify a base for the private organization, The Circle. These efforts are to establish the necessary foundations to see Revenue Generation in 2024.

As the Artist and Entrepreneur, the goal is to have artistic products that are true and honest to who I am as an artist instead of products that are for product sake. It cannot and must not be about the money but to offer to the world that which resides within me waiting to get out…to be shared.

THE 2024 PIVOT…YET NEEDED CONSISTENCY.

With 2024 on its way, the need is to look back at 2023 and objectively identity those areas of error, failure and missed opportunity and reform accordingly. Including a review of the revenues an financials, one must plan to participate and interject associated ideas and creative concepts within and during trendsetting events, situations and occasions.

While Coaching and Consulting, the demand and recommendation is to prepare now for the coming possible changes, obstacles and difficulties that stand clear and obvious on the horizon. Ai Technology and Automation Advancement. The incorporation of Ai Technologies within those platforms available to the general public and the foreseeable difficulties that may and are sure to exist.

A WORD TO THE WISE…

The future is dependent—HEAVILY dependent—on the choices you make today. The choices you make today take a kind of intelligence that considers and perceives the Future. Planning. Through all the hardship I’ve seen in my life, I’ve some to understand and appreciate where I’ve been led to consider the future. I was born into stress and had to navigate myself thru it all to survive…and so…I have. Despite being an Artist, Entrepreneurship was the next logical step—phase—for me because I grew into my independence because I was forced and there was no other way.

Appreciate going thru hardship. Appreciate it by learning within it and because of it. Know that a bright future out of hardship can only truly exist by it being a result of your intellectual growth while within it. Learn the lesson…and learn more. Issues and obstacles can be nothing more than mere opportunities to build upon oneself.

For Black Men and Men of Color, Ethnicity and Culture; know that you must understand the world—your world relies on you to either stay asleep only to dream of your dream whilst following the programs authored, dictated, directed, implemented and executed by others or become the author of your own story and resist falling asleep—following the patterns that you so obviously see but have convinced to disregard favoring the program of personal ease and comfort to what ever dysfunctional degree you’ve been led to accept as normal…for you.

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CONNECTED - PERSONAL NOTES OF LIAM IAN BLACK - © 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)

FEELING NO REMORSE!

📱: Today I received some of the GREATEST of compliments about my pursuits and diligence to make something of myself. As I take a moment to appreciate support and kind words, I must testify that the most significant and impactful of positive gestures we could ever pay to one another…is realizing the joy of another’s success without request, anticipation, encouragement or demand.

I will and forever be an advocate for those who have been less fortunate…especially those that are African American and/or have been born within America and yet have seen more setbacks and disadvantages that supported progress due to circumstances they could not and cannot control. I truly applaud those who have come from broken homes and dysfunction, a deprivation of support and natural resources such as strong family principles and values and yet make something substantial of themselves. Those who strive for better and better consciously and unconsciously. Those who choose to recognize, acknowledge and resist commercial conformity…and press on within their individuality.

African Americans will always be in a unique position. The history and legacy of America does not and has not always served African Americans and People of Color well. Many are born into poverty and unfortunate situations and circumstances…and yet…pull themselves out of situations. As success and progress comes in as many varieties as people, I’m constantly applauding those who have seen disadvantage, dysfunction and disappointment…and yet still press on.

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CONNECTED - PERSONAL NOTES OF LIAM IAN BLACK - © 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)

COMMISSION: THE NEW BLACK CLAN

CREATING NEW APPAREL IMAGERY.

Success comes in small bits. We’ve been commissioned to develop a set of images for a small artists group within the local DC area to be applied to a developing apparel line.

*Please leave your thoughts and comments on this set of designs While this is a preliminary set, there are others following that have not be disclosed or published per our established NDA and Confidentiality Agreements.

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SUNDAY - MAY 7, 2023 - KEEPING THE CREATIVE PROCESS MOVING!

INSPIRED BY A WONDERFUL MOVIE!

Just a few hours after seeing that wonderfully delightful GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: Vol 3 at the iPIC Movie Theater of Pike and Rose (North Bethesda, MD), we’re richly encouraged and inspired to continue our endeavors to create products and services to help others to do the same. The movie was an AWESOME joyride and couldn’t have had it any other way.

Let the movies, media and content you consume inspire you—YOU—to create and produce. We are and we do! No matter the audience, try to create that which informs, encourages and inspires.

[CRIMSON CAPE COLLECTION] [BETTER BEST BETHESDA]

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SATURDAY - MAY 6, 2023 - KEEPING THE CREATIVE PROCESS MOVING!

MAY! Editing the month to better fit!

May is the 2 month of the 2nd Quarter of 2023. With that said, I’ll be working to develop more design work that further includes Ai Art (MidJourney) and other secondary, supplemental or complimentary elements in piece completion.

Going into June, the plan will then be to better incorporate General Artistic Design practices with Ai Art and Photography…as July is the beginning of the 3rd Quarter of 2023 which is when Photography work is to commence. So in the meantime, let’s CREATE and SEE some truly unique works of mixed and combined elements.

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EXPECT NO ONE TO CARE…

…about what you’re prepared to do—they only want to know what you have to offer. You must be prepared for the people to be consumers…because that’s what they are…because that’s what they do. The truth behind that—though—is…that you are prepared. THAT’S where we come in!

The greatest difficulty to me is in being an Artist versus being an Entrepreneur. In being an artist, you can’t worry being ready to provide a product because it’s just not that easy…whereas…in being an Entrepreneur, having something to offer will always be the goal and mission.

In 2022, we’re consulting with others to seek, discover and develop NEW opportunities into the Future. NFT’s and Meta-verse aren’t off the table…if fact…quite the opposite!

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MONDAY - December 27, 2021

Focusing on the BUSINESS aspects of things…

…we’re engulfed in developing our plans, agendas and schedules for 2022! While we’re looking to creating innovative content and media, we’re striving to move into Videography to produce content that can serve and educate. There’s more information to come!

THE BEST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

As we’re approaching the end of 2021—the beginning of 2022—the BEST business opportunities right now are in supporting local communities. Whether that be in-person or virtually, the best business opportunity to develop your business is in supporting, educating and uplifting others. As we’re planning and strategizing who and how we will engage, we’re keeping in mind that it has to be about more than just us. Yes, our business in about the creative space but that is really no different than so many other platforms. Ultimately, we’re striving to explore and better understand how we can grow and move forward as the world is further catapulted into the era of normalized technological sophistication.

We ‘re entertaining new projects for 2022.If you’re interested in collaborations, investments or other official forms of support for your projects, contact us here or email us at Liam-Ian@Liam-Ian.com.

TALKING ABOUT NFT’S - DIGITAL ART / DESIGN

While I’m sure it’s quite the trend to hop on, I wouldn’t put too much into the hype being built around it. Not taking anything away from what others are doing or saying, it’s my opinion that one SHOULD engage this as an opportunity but reserve any expectation of things really developing and/or popping off because of it.

We’re in the process of reviewing the wealth of content and media to reform and format for NFT development. Let’s see what happens! Stay tuned. A good question to ask though, about all of this…is…if so many are doing it—creating NFT’s—then what will the unique and individual value as time goes on…especially if the well to-do have already affected and influenced things?

As a point, we’re redeveloping our platform to focus on what we love most instead of what is being implied by the commercial status quo that has become a part of creative cultural communities. Art. Art and long-lasting idea of it.

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WEDNESDAY - December 15, 2021

Focusing on the BUSINESS aspects of things…

…we’re engulfed in developing our plans, agendas and schedules for 2022! While we’re looking to creating innovative content and media, we’re striving to move into Videography to produce content that can serve and educate. There’s more information to come!

THE BEST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

As we’re approaching the end of 2021—the beginning of 2022—the BEST business opportunities right now are in supporting local communities. Whether that be in-person or virtually, the best business opportunity to develop your business is in supporting, educating and uplifting others. As we’re planning and strategizing who and how we will engage, we’re keeping in mind that it has to be about more than just us. Yes, our business in about the creative space but that is really no different than so many other platforms. Ultimately, we’re striving to explore and better understand how we can grow and move forward as the world is further catapulted into the era of normalized technological sophistication.

We ‘re entertaining new projects for 2022.If you’re interested in collaborations, investments or other official forms of support for your projects, contact us here or email us at Liam-Ian@Liam-Ian.com.

TALKING ABOUT NFT’S - DIGITAL ART / DESIGN

While I’m sure it’s quite the trend to hop on, I wouldn’t put too much into the hype being built around it. Not taking anything away from what others are doing or saying, it’s my opinion that one SHOULD engage this as a opportunity but reserve any expectation of things really developing and/or popping off because of it.

We’re in the process of reviewing the wealth of content and media to reform and format for NFT development. Let’s see what happens! Stay tuned.

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TUESDAY - December 14, 2021

The most significant question a creative must ask their self is “Am I in a unique space?” One must ask this question because we’re living in an era where just about anyone can create and chisel out a corner—a market—for themselves. This question must be asked because what it means to be a creative and an entrepreneur meets a very difficult space. What it means to try to navigate this holds much more meaning today than in any other time in history.

We ‘re entertaining new projects for 2022.If you’re interested in collaborations, investments or other official forms of support for your projects, contact us here or email us at Liam-Ian@Liam-Ian.com.

TALKING ABOUT NFT’S - DIGITAL ART / DESIGN

While I’m sure it’s quite the trend to hop on, I wouldn’t put too much into the hype being built around it. Not taking anything away from what others are doing or saying, it’s my opinion that one SHOULD engage this as a opportunity but reserve any expectation of things really developing and/or popping off because of it.

We’re in the process of reviewing the wealth of content and media to reform and format for NFT development. Let’s see what happens! Stay tuned.

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MONDAY - December 13, 2021

This weekend’s shoot with Makayla was absolutely AMAZING! It was fun to get back into creating for the sake of Art aside from the commercial. She brought a SAVAGE attitude and demeanor setting the stage for greater poses and artistic looks. We’re definitely looking forward to working with her in 2022…and beyond.

We ‘re entertaining new projects for 2022.If you’re interested in collaborations, investments or other official forms of supporter for your projects, contact us here or email us at Liam-Ian@Liam-Ian.com.

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FRIDAY - December 10, 2021

Trying to operate a business and stay a creative will always be a difficult endeavor…but in the end—whether you succeed or fail—it’s worth it.

I’ve been a creator all my life with various high points and some significant low points…but I’ve never left or abandoned what I’ve loved so much. While we’re working to develop different projects, it must stay within my focus and intention to push forward in pushing all that I have to offer this world. It’s worth to use every gift, talent and resource at my disposal to serve others in the hopes of helping others do the same.

With that said, I believe it is our responsibility—like that of any capable and competent person—to explore any and every opportunity to develop as many platforms of revenue generation as possible.

We ‘re entertaining new projects for 2022.If you’re interested in collaborations, investments or other official forms of supporter for your projects, contact us here or email us at Liam-Ian@Liam-Ian.com.

"BLAST OFF!"

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The mood to create is always there. Upon sitting down to listen to the Bruno Mars and Anderson.Paak collaboration, “SILK SONIC”, I happened upon the song “Blast Off”…and must say that it truly was…inspiring.

The concept came straight from what I was envisioning in the moments of each lyric. The song is positive and energetic and uplifting and seemingly subtly grand. That was more than enough to envision…something commercially aesthetically appealing.

The song mentally and emotionally took me back to the days of hanging with friends to drink and just listen to music. A song that could be in the forefront of one’s mind and conversation or in the background of a room full of good and great people.

Design Elements: Procreate app / Over (Go Daddy Studio) app

While the image incorporates shapes and colors reminiscent of African (or African American) themes, the overall focal points had to be the human female silhouette and the extending colors emanating seeming from within her. They symbolize her different energies with a constant intermingling of sound (as if incense burning) with her hands high as if to receive it all relaxed, ready and free. The underlying blues produced in Procreate symbolize the dream-like state while thinking of outer space. Finally, the entering light from the upper left corner with the light cone implying a distant yet still bright source symbolizing the good nature of it all.

Enjoy!

*The album SILK SONIC is a welcome addition to the resumes of Anderson.Paak and Bruno Mars…however, this song went straight to my personal playlist. It truly was a delight to run across and create to the discovery. It is truly a delight to keep this one on “replay” when I need to sit back and let the mind go.

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© 2021 William B. Philpot (Liam Ian) of LIAM IAN LLC

KEEP TRYING!

SUNDAY - December 5, 2021

Business must continue on because Creativity never ends! We’re dedicating our time to place renewed and refreshed focus on how we’re doing business and why. As the year is quickly coming to a close, NEW opportunities persist with the coming new 2022 year. We’re positioning to not only provide services to our clients that will help keep them active and competitive within the marketplace but to bring products that reflect the mantra of Intelligence, Ethnicity and Innovation.

We ‘re entertaining new projects for 2022.If you’re interested in collaborations, investments or other official forms of supporter for your projects, contact us here or email us at Liam-Ian@Liam-Ian.com.