From people doing meditation flash mobs, to an Italian artist doing Artivism (I swear I made up that word, but Wikipedia disagrees), the world is experiencing the collective creative power of I’m using the term “art” very broadly here, because there’s really no other way to categorize these beautiful acts of self and collective expression. MORE
[Note: the links to Perfect phrases for Executive Presentations has now been fixed!!]. I know we would all like to feel the mastery that this performer has achieved with his violin. MORE
Artistic Effects. PowerPoint 2010 added some new photo editing features that let you do a lot of your work right inside PowerPoint. In this video, I discuss 3 features on the Picture Tools Format tab: Corrections. Color. Watch this video to see how you can use these new features for your photos. Ellen Finkelstein can train you or your team to create high-impact, engaging, professional presentations for training, sales, business, or education. MORE
San Francisco-based artist Ann Rea creates an Experience of Art™ for select patrons that is an innovative blend of new and old world mediums. Patrons choose their favorite landscape and join this nationally acclaimed artist for a tour of that special place, one that holds their heart’s most meaningful memories. The artist returns to paint [.] The artist returns to paint several studies in oils on canvas, shaping colors inspired by sunlight. MORE
Images artistic effects diversity people pictures In my previous post, I explained 4 ways to get images of people. In this post, I explain some additional picture treatments that you can use when you need to portray diversity (in this case, change skin color) or hide identity. MORE
"The Artist" resonates in these turbulent times. Like Like so many of us Silent Film Star George hits the skids when the technology changes and he can't change. He refuses to talk. His pride stands in the way. MORE
Inspired by Brene Brown (Artist: Erik Chappins). Inspired by Cesar Kuriyama (Artist: Diandra Macias). Another TED Conference means another #illustraTED event at Duarte! MORE
In cooperation with the Khan Academy , Pixar and Disney have been offering Pixar in a Box , an on-going series of behind-the-scenes lessons taught by Pixar's professionals (storytellers, animators, directors, artists, etc.). MORE
Pablo Picasso was one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century. His paintings are among the most recognizable of any great artist that has lived. “Good artists copy; great artists steal.” “All children are born artists. MORE
In her late 50s, she is not the artist or human being who she was in her early 20s and rejoices at that. Rosanne Cash is daughter of music icon Johnny Cash. She has produced on her own 11 number-one singles. Had a Grammy award. MORE
People wrongly assume that ‘being creative’ takes profound artistic ability, when all you need is a little imagination. Being creative in your presentation isn’t beyond your reach. MORE
To improve content legibility on hand-held devices, artistic embellishments such as highlights, depth, and shadows were eliminated. This is a guest post by Mike Parkinson. Mike is an internationally recognized visual communication and presentation expert, trainer, and award-winning author. MORE
The presentation is a short take on how people who feel “artistically challenged&# can nevertheless design clear and professional-looking slides. MORE
In addition, we should admit that those who understand human nature, including con artists, could read most of us like open books. Today, president Trump will probably sign bill ending FCC rules about protecting internet/app user privacy. Long story short, internet wireless providers such as AT&T, Comcast and Verizon will be able to track our web/app behavior, then sell that data to third parties. Here is the coverage in The Wall Street Journal Drudge links to. MORE
An astounding story on BBC America this evening about the Korean-born visual artist Nam June Paik, considered the father of video art, who coined the phrase “electronic superhighway” in 1974 while creating works that pushed the boundaries of television. MORE
From ancient Greek times to the present, artists have struggled to sort out why human beings put tragedy in play. They seem to have it all. Then their actions bring it all down. For some reason, those tragic figures dominate the legal profession. MORE
"J.D. Salinger: The Escape Artist" by Tulane University professor Thomas Beller was published in June 2014. It didn't take it long to sink to 3,995,168 ranking on Amazon. MORE
In her book “The Artist’s Way” , Julia Cameron suggests we each have a well of creativity. Cameron therefore recommends a regular treat called an “Artist’s Date” where you replenish that creativity. For presenters there can be no finer Artist’s Date than the performing arts. It might feel a little early for New Year resolutions, but here’s one I want to suggest right now: During 2012, go enjoy one live performance arts event every month. MORE
Kate stays active as an artist. Kate Peters has taught voice and communication impact for over 30 years, and is the author of the book, Can You Hear Me Now? Her solo album, Sojourn, was released in 2000, and since then she has released two other recordings, including Musical Stories, with composer/pianist Edward Barnes, and [.]. Business Communication Public Speaking Kate Peters MORE
A great storyboard artist is a great communicator (not necessarily a great illustrator/animator). A good storyboard artist is a good storyteller. A good storyboard artist is a good pitchman. Walt Disney, they say, was an amazing pitchman/storyboard artist. MORE
Remember that the shokunin lessons here are not only for chefs or artists such as painters, musicians, dancers, etc. An artist, says Godin, "is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and boldness to challenge the status quo. And an artists takes it personally." MORE
Reviewers of Jim Croce's music frequently commented that his art clearly showed his pain. The ordeals he sang about, they speculated, he had experienced directly. MORE
Starting with PowerPoint 2010, you can use Artistic Effects to create some cool effects for your pictures. On the Format tab, choose Artistic Effects and choose one of the options. You can convert a shape to an image and then apply an effect to that image. MORE
We had so much fun listening to the brilliant artists, inventors, and entrepreneurs, and visualizing their ideas. Huge thanks to the team of artists and writers to participated, and all the wonderful folks at TED. The last TED 2013 speaker has spoken! We’ve officially put down our markers and closed our notebooks. But not before we scanned ‘em all and put them in a Slideshare presentation for you to peruse. MORE
Team up with a good graphic artist to display content with infographics and you are good to go. Books , not just one book, remain the price of entry for many professional services firms, including solos. MORE
Tattoo artists must be some of the most confident professionals out there, along with firefighters and astronauts. Here are a few lessons a speaker can learn from a tattoo artist. A tattoo artist must. The tattoo artist looked at it and said, "It's too small." MORE
At the moment it's fiction, just an idea, an artist's ideal of what a prosthetic hand could look like. The work of Hugh Herr and his bionic legs is such a remarkable story that it got me thinking about the possibilities. MORE
Inspired by Brene Brown (Artist: Erik Chappins). Inspired by Cesar Kuriyama (Artist: Diandra Macias). Inspired by Bill Nye @TheScienceGuy (Artist: Jonathan Valiente). Inspired by Aaron Reedy (Artist: Jonathan Valiente). Inspired by Awele Makeba (Artist: Eric Albertson). MORE
Are you artistic and creative? One solution to the drought: Succulents! On my walk today through one of Santa Barbara''s more affluent neighborhoods, I made mental notes of all the ways the residents are dealing with California''s historic drought. MORE
Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) Spanish Artist. “Art is the elimination of the unnecessary.&# — Pablo Picasso. Quotes for Public Speakers Art Pablo Picasso Picasso public speaking Public Speaking Quotations quotations quotes simplicity MORE
It's a great way to expand your public speaking knowledge: Medusa, the original nasty woman: "These businesswomen, politicians, activists, and artists made the same 'mistake' that Susan B. MORE
We saw a series of stunning photographs but all tied together by the theme of the creativity and artistic flair of poor people. For example: First slide – picture of two Indian brothers – she told us about two brothers who had a thriving business as artists. Photo by Olly Barrett. MORE
drag artist Breaking the mold of uptight, upright executive presentations, here’s a peek at former Dutch finance minister and chairman of ABN Amro, Gerrit Zalm, delivering a stunning impersonation of his alter-ego, brothel owner Priscilla. MORE
That made her a different kind of artist, the one we know who took the memorable photos of individuals and families whose faced were etched in financial angst. " Some of my artist colleagues and I experienced similar shifts in what we saw and what we intended to do about that in our work. When the recovery picks up some steam I don't anticipate that too many of us changed artists will high-tail it back to our former themes. MORE
My colleagues Ed Gandia, Pete Savage and Steve Slaunwhite at TheWealthyFreelancer.com (the blog on that site is well worth reading) have just written an excellent book titled The Wealthy Freelancer: 12 Secrets to a Great Income and an Enviable Lifestyle. MORE
Photographers, Artists, Musicians, Writers, Actors and Speakers are all storytellers. Just like all of them, our work is subject to individual interpretation - yet we'd be hard-pressed to ever put 'Speakers' in the same category as any of the aforementioned artists or their peers. MORE
Under the guise of bohemian little lost girl, Diane Arbus was a ambitious artist. That's when I got it: Beware ambitious artistic types. To dig deep into what made people tick, she would even set up situations which revealed what she needed to know. MORE
Tattoo artists must be some of the most confident professionals out there, along with firefighters and astronauts. Here are a few lessons a speaker can learn from a tattoo artist. A tattoo artist must. The tattoo artist looked at it and said, "It's too small." MORE
The film "Renoir" shows how art happens - and how artists make the shift from being simple craftspeople. That's one way to be an artist. Before navigating to becoming an artist he selflessly returns to the battle field. MORE
The City is no land for old artists. In her recent autobiography Annie Leibovitz mentions in passing artists who left the city. Fame, even in minor doses, can eat the talent of the artist. The issue isn't: Will Manhattan Last. The issue, at least for us members of what economic development expert Richard Florida calls "The Creative Class," is: When should we leave. MORE
Her artistry reminds us of the impact of what it means to be an artist, which is to make us feel less alone. You make me proud to be an artist. MORE
Instead of making the original photo grayscale, you can apply other effects, such as blurring or other effects from the Artistic Effects drop-down list. Highlighting a part of a grayscale image in color really makes it stand out! MORE
Just such a speech came fully formed in an answer from Patti Smith, a singer, songwriter, poet and visual artist, who is sometimes called the "punk poet laureate." Patti Smith: Well, you know, the advice that I have is always very simple if you want to pursue life as an artist. MORE
Artist Related Topics Speak and Deliver
JUNE 6, 2011
Photographers, Artists, Musicians, Writers, Actors and Speakers are all storytellers. Just like all of them, our work is subject to individual interpretation - yet we'd be hard-pressed to ever put 'Speakers' in the same category as any of the aforementioned artists or their peers.
Speak Schmeak
JULY 1, 2011
Tattoo artists must be some of the most confident professionals out there, along with firefighters and astronauts. Here are a few lessons a speaker can learn from a tattoo artist. A tattoo artist must. The tattoo artist looked at it and said, "It's too small."
The Eloquent Woman
MARCH 24, 2017
Just such a speech came fully formed in an answer from Patti Smith, a singer, songwriter, poet and visual artist, who is sometimes called the "punk poet laureate." Patti Smith: Well, you know, the advice that I have is always very simple if you want to pursue life as an artist.
PowerPoint Tips
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
The presentation is a short take on how people who feel “artistically challenged&# can nevertheless design clear and professional-looking slides.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
DECEMBER 18, 2012
An astounding story on BBC America this evening about the Korean-born visual artist Nam June Paik, considered the father of video art, who coined the phrase “electronic superhighway” in 1974 while creating works that pushed the boundaries of television.
Speak Schmeak
JULY 1, 2011
Tattoo artists must be some of the most confident professionals out there, along with firefighters and astronauts. Here are a few lessons a speaker can learn from a tattoo artist. A tattoo artist must. The tattoo artist looked at it and said, "It's too small."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 1, 2016
Under the guise of bohemian little lost girl, Diane Arbus was a ambitious artist. That's when I got it: Beware ambitious artistic types. To dig deep into what made people tick, she would even set up situations which revealed what she needed to know.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 30, 2017
In addition, we should admit that those who understand human nature, including con artists, could read most of us like open books. Today, president Trump will probably sign bill ending FCC rules about protecting internet/app user privacy. Long story short, internet wireless providers such as AT&T, Comcast and Verizon will be able to track our web/app behavior, then sell that data to third parties. Here is the coverage in The Wall Street Journal Drudge links to.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 17, 2017
From ancient Greek times to the present, artists have struggled to sort out why human beings put tragedy in play. They seem to have it all. Then their actions bring it all down. For some reason, those tragic figures dominate the legal profession.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 14, 2013
The film "Renoir" shows how art happens - and how artists make the shift from being simple craftspeople. That's one way to be an artist. Before navigating to becoming an artist he selflessly returns to the battle field.
Pivotal Public Speaking
JANUARY 25, 2012
[Note: the links to Perfect phrases for Executive Presentations has now been fixed!!]. I know we would all like to feel the mastery that this performer has achieved with his violin.
Manner of Speaking
OCTOBER 30, 2012
Pablo Picasso was one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century. His paintings are among the most recognizable of any great artist that has lived. “Good artists copy; great artists steal.” “All children are born artists.
Duarte Blog
MARCH 5, 2012
Inspired by Brene Brown (Artist: Erik Chappins). Inspired by Cesar Kuriyama (Artist: Diandra Macias). Inspired by Bill Nye @TheScienceGuy (Artist: Jonathan Valiente). Inspired by Aaron Reedy (Artist: Jonathan Valiente). Inspired by Awele Makeba (Artist: Eric Albertson).
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 25, 2012
"The Artist" resonates in these turbulent times. Like Like so many of us Silent Film Star George hits the skids when the technology changes and he can't change. He refuses to talk. His pride stands in the way.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 28, 2014
"J.D. Salinger: The Escape Artist" by Tulane University professor Thomas Beller was published in June 2014. It didn't take it long to sink to 3,995,168 ranking on Amazon.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 24, 2009
The City is no land for old artists. In her recent autobiography Annie Leibovitz mentions in passing artists who left the city. Fame, even in minor doses, can eat the talent of the artist. The issue isn't: Will Manhattan Last. The issue, at least for us members of what economic development expert Richard Florida calls "The Creative Class," is: When should we leave.
PowerPoint Tips
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Artistic Effects. PowerPoint 2010 added some new photo editing features that let you do a lot of your work right inside PowerPoint. In this video, I discuss 3 features on the Picture Tools Format tab: Corrections. Color. Watch this video to see how you can use these new features for your photos. Ellen Finkelstein can train you or your team to create high-impact, engaging, professional presentations for training, sales, business, or education.
Manner of Speaking
JUNE 18, 2011
Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) Spanish Artist. “Art is the elimination of the unnecessary.&# — Pablo Picasso. Quotes for Public Speakers Art Pablo Picasso Picasso public speaking Public Speaking Quotations quotations quotes simplicity
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 2, 2014
Team up with a good graphic artist to display content with infographics and you are good to go. Books , not just one book, remain the price of entry for many professional services firms, including solos.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 12, 2009
That made her a different kind of artist, the one we know who took the memorable photos of individuals and families whose faced were etched in financial angst. " Some of my artist colleagues and I experienced similar shifts in what we saw and what we intended to do about that in our work. When the recovery picks up some steam I don't anticipate that too many of us changed artists will high-tail it back to our former themes.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 29, 2013
In her late 50s, she is not the artist or human being who she was in her early 20s and rejoices at that. Rosanne Cash is daughter of music icon Johnny Cash. She has produced on her own 11 number-one singles. Had a Grammy award.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 24, 2013
Reviewers of Jim Croce's music frequently commented that his art clearly showed his pain. The ordeals he sang about, they speculated, he had experienced directly.
PowerPoint Tips
APRIL 1, 2014
Starting with PowerPoint 2010, you can use Artistic Effects to create some cool effects for your pictures. On the Format tab, choose Artistic Effects and choose one of the options. You can convert a shape to an image and then apply an effect to that image.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MARCH 31, 2012
Kate stays active as an artist. Kate Peters has taught voice and communication impact for over 30 years, and is the author of the book, Can You Hear Me Now? Her solo album, Sojourn, was released in 2000, and since then she has released two other recordings, including Musical Stories, with composer/pianist Edward Barnes, and [.]. Business Communication Public Speaking Kate Peters
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
MARCH 6, 2010
My colleagues Ed Gandia, Pete Savage and Steve Slaunwhite at TheWealthyFreelancer.com (the blog on that site is well worth reading) have just written an excellent book titled The Wealthy Freelancer: 12 Secrets to a Great Income and an Enviable Lifestyle.
Presentation Zen
APRIL 30, 2014
A great storyboard artist is a great communicator (not necessarily a great illustrator/animator). A good storyboard artist is a good storyteller. A good storyboard artist is a good pitchman. Walt Disney, they say, was an amazing pitchman/storyboard artist.
Duarte Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Inspired by Brene Brown (Artist: Erik Chappins). Inspired by Cesar Kuriyama (Artist: Diandra Macias). Another TED Conference means another #illustraTED event at Duarte!
Presentation Guru
MARCH 15, 2017
People wrongly assume that ‘being creative’ takes profound artistic ability, when all you need is a little imagination. Being creative in your presentation isn’t beyond your reach.
Duarte Blog
MARCH 1, 2013
We had so much fun listening to the brilliant artists, inventors, and entrepreneurs, and visualizing their ideas. Huge thanks to the team of artists and writers to participated, and all the wonderful folks at TED. The last TED 2013 speaker has spoken! We’ve officially put down our markers and closed our notebooks. But not before we scanned ‘em all and put them in a Slideshare presentation for you to peruse.
Presentation Zen
FEBRUARY 19, 2017
In cooperation with the Khan Academy , Pixar and Disney have been offering Pixar in a Box , an on-going series of behind-the-scenes lessons taught by Pixar's professionals (storytellers, animators, directors, artists, etc.).
Presentation Zen
MAY 9, 2015
Remember that the shokunin lessons here are not only for chefs or artists such as painters, musicians, dancers, etc. An artist, says Godin, "is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and boldness to challenge the status quo. And an artists takes it personally."
PowerPoint Tips
SEPTEMBER 25, 2011
Instead of making the original photo grayscale, you can apply other effects, such as blurring or other effects from the Artistic Effects drop-down list. Highlighting a part of a grayscale image in color really makes it stand out!
Speak Schmeak
APRIL 6, 2015
Are you artistic and creative? One solution to the drought: Succulents! On my walk today through one of Santa Barbara''s more affluent neighborhoods, I made mental notes of all the ways the residents are dealing with California''s historic drought.
The Eloquent Woman
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Her artistry reminds us of the impact of what it means to be an artist, which is to make us feel less alone. You make me proud to be an artist.
The Eloquent Woman
JANUARY 30, 2017
It's a great way to expand your public speaking knowledge: Medusa, the original nasty woman: "These businesswomen, politicians, activists, and artists made the same 'mistake' that Susan B.
The Presenter's Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2011
In her book “The Artist’s Way” , Julia Cameron suggests we each have a well of creativity. Cameron therefore recommends a regular treat called an “Artist’s Date” where you replenish that creativity. For presenters there can be no finer Artist’s Date than the performing arts. It might feel a little early for New Year resolutions, but here’s one I want to suggest right now: During 2012, go enjoy one live performance arts event every month.
The Speaker Point
JUNE 10, 2011
From people doing meditation flash mobs, to an Italian artist doing Artivism (I swear I made up that word, but Wikipedia disagrees), the world is experiencing the collective creative power of I’m using the term “art” very broadly here, because there’s really no other way to categorize these beautiful acts of self and collective expression.
Speaking about Presenting
OCTOBER 21, 2009
We saw a series of stunning photographs but all tied together by the theme of the creativity and artistic flair of poor people. For example: First slide – picture of two Indian brothers – she told us about two brothers who had a thriving business as artists. Photo by Olly Barrett.
Presentation Zen
APRIL 7, 2016
At the moment it's fiction, just an idea, an artist's ideal of what a prosthetic hand could look like. The work of Hugh Herr and his bionic legs is such a remarkable story that it got me thinking about the possibilities.
PowerPoint Tips
DECEMBER 15, 2014
To improve content legibility on hand-held devices, artistic embellishments such as highlights, depth, and shadows were eliminated. This is a guest post by Mike Parkinson. Mike is an internationally recognized visual communication and presentation expert, trainer, and award-winning author.
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