Discovering Your Artistic Voice
"The Photographer"
"I was on a flight headed to a conference in Las Vegas once, and assessed my personal and professional values mid-flight. I was shocked. As it turned out, I spent most of my time working, pursuing contracts and new business when my Top 3 priorities in life had absolutely nothing to do with work. Once I aligned my personal and professional life with what I valued most, I achieved clarity. That clarity revealed my true artistic purpose. My Advice? Don't devote your time to people and things that don't really matter to you. Devote your life to your unique One Thing and never quit pursuing it. -- Trey jackson
What is the One Thing?
Living by What You Value MostWhat do you value most?
We all have something that drives us to do what we do. You, as an artist, have an artistic voice. Your approach to solving problems is unique. Your unique problem-solving approach is your Artistic Voice. It’s wht drives you. Your Artistic Voice is driven by what you value most. The reflection of your authentic self. So, what drives you? Do you remember why you chose to be an artist?
That’s your One Thing.
That single reason you chose to become an artist is the one thing you should focus on every single day, in every single project. It’s your guide. Your reason for being. If you don’t yet know what drives your artistic ambitions, then ONE is for you. That’s what we’ll help you discover. Once you discover The One Thing, you’ll be able to use this information to decide which projects you’ll take on, who you’ll work with, and you’ll know what your unqiue definition of success really is.
Personal Priorities
Personal Desires & Values
What are your Top 3 favorite personal activities (hobbies)?
What would you like to spend your persona time doing?
In people, what qualities do you admire the most?
Where do you enjoy spending most of your time?
Who could you absolutely could not live without?
What causes do you most strongly believe in?
What makes you feel great about yourself?
What is your biggest personal regret?
What are your deepest values?
Where would you like to live?
Who inspires you the most?
What makes you smile?
Professional Priorities
Professional Desires & Values
What person or group of people would you most like to help?
If money were no issue, what would you do for a living?
What is the one single thing you want to be known for?
If you had to teach something, what would you teach?
What qualities about this person do you admire?
In what physical location would you like to work?
What do people typically ask you for help in?
Professionally, who inspires you the most?
What causes do you strongly believe in?
What are your professional regrets?
How do you overcome hardships?
What are you naturally good at?
Combining the Two
Finding Your Artistic VoiceThe closer your personal and professional values are to each other, the more authentic your work will be. Only then will your true Artistic Voice appear in your work. Your gift to those you work with.
“I was on a flight headed to a conference in Las Vegas once, and assessed my personal and professional values mid-flight. I was shocked. As it turned out, I spent most of my time working, pursuing contracts and new business when my Top 3 priorities in life had absolutely nothing to do with work. Once I aligned my personal and professional life with what I valued most, I achieved clarity. That clarity revealed my true artistic purpose. My Advice? Don’t devote your time to people and things that don’t really matter to you. Devote your life to your unique One Thing and never quit pursuing it. — Trey jackson