THIS WEEK IN SOCIAL MEDIA!

SHARING THE ABUNDANCE OF ARTISTRY WITHIN LIFE AND LIFESTYLE!

Week 43 of 2023

We’re inspired by the culture that is Black and African American first and foremost. We strive to love ourselves so we can effectively love others.

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Social media plays a prominent role in who we are, who we have become and even how we will define ourselves into the future. As in and with Art, Design and Photography, we’re sharing and reflecting over the content that has influenced and impacted us today into tomorrow.

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Since a youngin, I knew that I wanted to do anything and everything that had to do with Art and Design. It didn’t take long after entering the working world that a tremendous passion for Photography would’ve been cultivated. Now—as an entrepreneur—I find myself in and at a place where so much can be done and I love it. The fusion of technology and creativity ignites the passion of artists, designers, photographers and more empowering them to capture, embody and reflect the essence of our rapidly evolving world while evoking emotions that transcend time. In what seems to be an ever-constant moment of reflection for African Americans, social media often not only informs me of who I am…but also in what the world is and has the potential to become.

Growing up off of magazines such as VIBE, BLACK MEN, BLACK ENTERPRISE, THE SOURCE, GQ and many others, I know, understand and have felt the impacts of commercialization within and thru culture thru and for capitalism. With that awareness and appreciation, I know the significance of being able to communicate artistic thoughts to be applied to the various platforms of life. In being a Man of Color, Culture and Ethnicity, I further appreciate being to create and produce…because of who and what we—as African Americans—are and ought to be.

*I’m doing this for so many reasons—it’s crazy. We weren’t put here to live in the filth of suppression, depression, oppression or repression. We were meant to maximize upon who we are to be of impact upon this pale blue dot. I didn’t com cup with a lot and as I got older, I knew that I wanted to create—like I REALLY just wanted to create. Experimentation…and creation. Now that I’ve gotten to that place where I can, I know that I must.

—Liam Ian Black

See more of what inspires, encourages and informs my form of Art, Creativity and Ideas…here.

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THE WEEK IN SOCIAL MEDIA - THE FEED - LIAM IAN

© 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)

LATEST PROJECT WORK - OCTOBER (Continued)

Here we’re sharing a bit of work that is not covered by NDA or IPR Contract. While we do not share the commissioning client info, we’re more than excited to just share the work developed.

[ALL above images are © 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)]

Creating Ai Artwork is a talent based upon Prompt Writing (Directing and/or Engineering). Based upon the purposes of the Art, one must be able to develop prompts to get as accurate as requested and desired art. As we currently use MidJourney (v 5.2), DALL-E, Wombo Dream in conjunction with Chat GPT, we’re able to develop imagery at a fast pace for clients specializing in publication and/or social media development. Most images can be developed for immediate use and publication but most commission works are being used for advertising and impact purposes.

Ai Art Development is mostly about the time to develop images as opposed to needing the skill. For large publication projects, being able to produce images (Illustrations, 3D renders and Photo Quality Images, etc.) in a short amount of time . . . is the niche.

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[THE CIRCLE EXCLUSIVES]

We’re continuing to research and develop new methods in creating images that apply to our mantra of Intelligence, Ethnicity and Innovation. With that, we’re active in working with other creators and artists to generate Art and Products that go beyond the norms.

Stay tuned and continue to check out this newest creative space.

#Photographer #Designer #Artist #DCPhotographer #DCDesigner #DCArtist #CreativeCoach #ArtsCoach #Ai#AiArt #PromptWriting #PromptEngineering #PromptDirecting

You can find some of this work at @Liam.Ian.LLC or at @Liam.Ian.LLC_Ai on IG or in other locations.

© 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)

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Mastering the Art of Entrepreneurship: In-Demand Skills for Success

Keys for Artists and Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship within the arts is a thrilling and rewarding endeavor. It allows individuals to transform their creative passions into thriving businesses. While artistic talent and vision are crucial, being a successful entrepreneur in the arts requires a unique set of skills beyond creativity alone. In this article, we explore the most in-demand skills that can empower aspiring artists and creative professionals to navigate the competitive landscape and achieve entrepreneurial success.

1. Business Acumen:

To flourish as an artistic entrepreneur, a solid foundation in business principles is indispensable. Understanding key concepts such as budgeting, financial management, marketing, and strategic planning is essential for creating sustainable and profitable ventures. Familiarize yourself with business fundamentals, seek mentorship, and consider taking courses or workshops to enhance your business acumen.

2. Networking and Relationship Building:

In the arts industry, building strong networks and nurturing relationships is vital. Actively engage in networking events, industry conferences, and art exhibitions to connect with fellow artists, potential clients, gallery owners, curators, and influencers. Cultivating meaningful relationships can lead to collaborations, partnerships, mentorships, and invaluable opportunities for exposure and growth.

3. Marketing and Branding:

Having a unique and compelling brand identity is crucial for standing out in a crowded market. Develop a strong personal brand that reflects your artistic style, values, and vision. Utilize various marketing strategies such as social media, website development, content creation, and email campaigns to reach and engage your target audience. Stay updated with the latest marketing trends and techniques to effectively promote your work and attract clients.

4. Adaptability and Resilience:

Entrepreneurship in the arts is a dynamic and ever-evolving field. The ability to adapt to changing trends, technologies, and consumer demands is essential. Embrace a growth mindset, be open to new ideas, and continuously seek opportunities to learn and evolve. Cultivate resilience to overcome challenges and setbacks commonly encountered in the entrepreneurial journey. Successful artists learn from failures, bounce back, and persevere in pursuit of their goals.

5. Effective Communication:

Clear and effective communication is crucial for artists-turned-entrepreneurs. Whether pitching your ideas to potential investors, negotiating contracts, collaborating with a team, or interacting with clients, the ability to articulate your vision, needs, and expectations is paramount. Develop strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to build trust, convey your message, and foster successful collaborations.

6. Project Management:

As an artistic entrepreneur, you will often find yourself managing multiple projects simultaneously. Developing strong project management skills is essential to ensure deadlines are met, resources are allocated efficiently, and quality standards are maintained. Embrace organizational tools, establish effective workflows, and cultivate the ability to prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities when necessary.

7. Continuous Learning and Creativity:

The arts industry thrives on innovation and creativity. Stay curious and commit to lifelong learning. Explore new artistic techniques, experiment with different mediums, and remain up-to-date with advancements in your field. Cultivate a creative mindset, be open to inspiration from diverse sources, and nurture your artistic abilities to continually evolve as an artist and entrepreneur.

In the end…

…becoming a successful artist entrepreneur requires a mix of artistic talent, business know-how, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
By acquiring skills like business knowledge, networking, marketing, adaptability, resilience, effective communication, project management, and continuous learning and creativity, aspiring artistic entrepreneurs can position themselves for success in the competitive arts industry.

While the journey may be tough, the rewards of turning your creative passion into a thriving business are priceless.
To reach a wider audience, build a solid foundation in business, nurture valuable relationships, and sharpen your marketing and branding skills. Adaptability, resilience, and effective communication will help you navigate the ever-changing arts industry. Project management skills ensure efficient and excellent execution of your creative projects. Continuously learn and stay creative to remain relevant, innovative, and inspired in your artistic pursuits. Take advantage of online courses, industry events, podcasts, and books to enhance your skills and knowledge.

In conclusion, success in the arts as an entrepreneur demands a combination of artistic talent, business acumen, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Continuously develop and refine these skills to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and create a fulfilling and prosperous artistic career. Embrace the journey, embrace the arts, and unlock your full potential as a successful artistic entrepreneur.

See our EXPANDED commentary on MASTERING THE ART OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

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MASTERING THE ART OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP - THE FEED - LIAM IAN

© 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)

THOUGHTS OF CONCEPTS

THE NūHUMAN PROJECT

As the NūHUMAN Project has become of great interest in a number of fashions and categories, we’re revealing one of the associated projects to help reinforce the concept and idea of what it is or could possibly mean to be a NūHUMAN.

The idea and concept of course is that People of Color, Ethnicity and Culture have a much more substantial and important worth to the global society than that defined and depicted by and out of colonialism.

“MOMENTS ON ANOTHER WORLD” - The concept here is to imagine a world where the predominant people of this technologically advanced society resemble African and African American Peoples. Images of Sci-fi like this are encouraging and inspiring of the imagination for People of Color, Ethnicity and Culture.

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Initiating work and ideas—ideas and work—that caters to the imagined redevelopment and incarnation of a world substantial for and by People of Color, Ethnicity and Culture, I began this artistic journey by conceptualizing what it might look like to peer into a different place, a different space and landscape of what is possible. Like that of tuning into a channel, distorted and unfocused yet coming into clarity, I envision the masses of life and souls within a developed world cluttered and clustered together. The landscape is urban…but not as one might think.

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The use of MidJourney has become a welcome addition to the creative process! Thoroughly enjoying the diversity in opportunities to develop imagery for storytelling. Image and concept development is a compelling activity…to say the least.

See more of our Ai Works HERE!

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THOUGHTS OF CONCEPTS - THE FEED - LIAM IAN

© 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)

LATEST PROJECT WORK - OCTOBER (Continued)

Here we’re sharing a bit of work that is not covered by NDA or IPR Contract. While we do not share the commissioning client info, we’re more than excited to just share the work developed.

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Commissioned Work: Illustration Images of Black Fashion Model within a High-end Commercial Photo Shoot.

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MidJourney - Commissioned Work: Photo-realistic Image of African American Woman surviving a cataclysmic event in space.

[ALL above images are © 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)]

Creating Ai Artwork is a talent based upon Prompt Writing (Directing and/or Engineering). Based upon the purposes of the Art, one must be able to develop prompts to get as accurate as requested and desired art. As we currently use MidJourney (v 5.2), DALL-E, Wombo Dream in conjunction with Chat GPT, we’re able to develop imagery at a fast pace for clients specializing in publication and/or social media development. Most images can be developed for immediate use and publication but most commission works are being used for advertising and impact purposes.

Ai Art Development is mostly about the time to develop images as opposed to needing the skill. For large publication projects, being able to produce images (Illustrations, 3D renders and Photo Quality Images, etc.) in a short amount of time . . . is the niche.

[FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOADS]

[THE CIRCLE EXCLUSIVES]

We’re continuing to research and develop new methods in creating images that apply to our mantra of Intelligence, Ethnicity and Innovation. With that, we’re active in working with other creators and artists to generate Art and Products that go beyond the norms.

Stay tuned and continue to check out this newest creative space.

#Photographer #Designer #Artist #DCPhotographer #DCDesigner #DCArtist #CreativeCoach #ArtsCoach #Ai#AiArt #PromptWriting #PromptEngineering #PromptDirecting

You can find some of this work at @Liam.Ian.LLC or at @Liam.Ian.LLC_Ai on IG or in other locations.

© 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)

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DO YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC PROJECT YOU JUST DON’T HAVE TIME TO DEVELOP? WE CAN HELP!

Become a Client and bring your Creative Ideas to Life!

Schedule a Call.

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LATEST PROJECT WORK - THE FEED - LIAM IAN

© 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)

LATEST PROJECT WORK - OCTOBER (Continued)

Here we’re sharing a bit of work that is not covered by NDA or IPR Contract. While we do not share the commissioning client info, we’re more than excited to just share the work developed.

View fullsize

[ALL above images are © 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)]

Creating Ai Artwork is a talent based upon Prompt Writing (Directing and/or Engineering). Based upon the purposes of the Art, one must be able to develop prompts to get as accurate as requested and desired art. As we currently use MidJourney (v 5.2), DALL-E, Wombo Dream in conjunction with Chat GPT, we’re able to develop imagery at a fast pace for clients specializing in publication and/or social media development. Most images can be developed for immediate use and publication but most commission works are being used for advertising and impact purposes.

Ai Art Development is mostly about the time to develop images as opposed to needing the skill. For large publication projects, being able to produce images (Illustrations, 3D renders and Photo Quality Images, etc.) in a short amount of time . . . is the niche.

[FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOADS]

[THE CIRCLE EXCLUSIVES]

We’re continuing to research and develop new methods in creating images that apply to our mantra of Intelligence, Ethnicity and Innovation. With that, we’re active in working with other creators and artists to generate Art and Products that go beyond the norms.

Stay tuned and continue to check out this newest creative space.

#Photographer #Designer #Artist #DCPhotographer #DCDesigner #DCArtist #CreativeCoach #ArtsCoach #Ai#AiArt #PromptWriting #PromptEngineering #PromptDirecting

You can find some of this work at @Liam.Ian.LLC or at @Liam.Ian.LLC_Ai on IG or in other locations.

© 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)

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DO YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC PROJECT YOU JUST DON’T HAVE TIME TO DEVELOP? WE CAN HELP!

Become a Client and bring your Creative Ideas to Life!

Schedule a Call.

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LATEST PROJECT WORK - THE FEED - LIAM IAN

© 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)

AD - WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

WE’RE ASSISTING ARTISTS, ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESSES TO GET READY FOR 2024!

LIAM IAN - BUSINESS

We consider Website Design and Management like that of creating a work of art. The difference is that often it is an ongoing task that can often get overlooked which can then hurt the business, entity or organization its to represent. With the year coming to a close, we want young entrepreneurs and small businesses to be prepared for the competition to come. The fight for clients and customers will ramp up as the economy tightens and more and more individuals enter the marketplace as independent and solo operators of business.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR A CONSULTATION!

*Artists, Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses local to the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area receive special pricing and discounts for services.

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WHY ARE WE MARKETING WEBSITE SERVICES? See this article for the answer: “Expanding Our Creative Horizons”

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