A Happy New Year Message

Sign off for 2012. 

Thanks all for your friendship and support.

 

Enjoyed this NYE and 

all the best to you and your family. 

Let Celebrate the precious arrival of  the New Year  

with a Special New Year Toast

During the Happy Holidays break

we will be highlighting the most viewed blog posts 

from 2012.

Thank you for dropping by and see you in 2012.

Best Wishes

Vinh & Stuart

at ArtSHINE

 

Make Tomorrow Today! 

Happy Holiday Greeting From Vinh & Stuart -ArtSHINE

Hello Everyone!

Wishing you and your family a 

Merry Christmas 

and 

a Happy and Safe New Year.

Best Wishes

From Vinh & Stuart

Give More Love This Christmas From ArtSHINE!

Photography By Monica Li

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with 

all good 

wishes for the 

Festive Season 

and every happiness

 throughout the New Year! 

We'd like to take this opportunity

 to thank you for your continued support.

Please note that our office will be closed from

Friday 21 December 2012 . 

We will return on

Monday 07 January 2013.

Best Wishes

From 

Vinh & Stuart

Final tips from ArtSHINE for 2012

Jumping for Joy!

Hello,

There's only a few weeks to go before the end of the year 2012.

How has your year been?

If we ask you these questions what would be your answers?

What is the one thing that would really make a difference to your business right now?

What would you do?

How would you feel if you achieved it  by the end of the this year?

Here's our last tips for the year 2012, and some food for thought.

• Choose one task that would really make a difference to your Art & Design Practice. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to get that task completed by December 31.  

• Focus on what really matters to your business right now.

• For the next two weeks get that one task done. Plan your action steps. At ArtSHINE we coach our clients to set their goals using the OPIC planner.

• The next step is make good choices and not make excuses.  Stay away from those shiny objects that distract you, and stop you achieving your goals. Make that one task a priority with real purpose in mind. It will stop you making excuses and getting caught in the procrastination trap.

• The last step is to give your full commitment to do that one task and get it finished by the end of this year.

So, what is the one task you would like to achieve before the New Year?

You'll feel pretty awesome if you do!

Make tomorrow today!

A Christmas Quote!

"It's true, 

Christmas can feel like a lot of work, 

particularly for mothers. 

But when you look back on all the Christmases in your life, 

you'll find you've created family traditions 

and lasting memories. 

Those memories, good and bad, 

are really what help to keep a family together 

over the long haul."

~Caroline Kennedy 

Close Up Interview Highlight for 2012

2012

During the Happy Holiday Break we will highlight the best of  our Close Up interviews from 2012.

In the New Year 2013, we will interview more Artists, Designers and all creative professionals. So tune in in the New Year.

The team at the Quantum Compass-ArtSHINE would like to wish you and your family a happy holiday. It's been a great end to the year, . We wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season.

 
Thank you for all your support and Let’s all look forward to 2013… 

Best Wishes

Vinh Van Lam  & Stuart Horrex

The Best of Close Up Interviews 2012:

• Close Up Interview with Artist and Industrial Designer Christelle Hug

• Close Up with Joanne King From Little Chillies

• Close Up interview with Artist & Designer Sally Walsh

• Close Up with with Andrew Adams Exhibition Manager - Art Expo

• Close Up with Artist & Designer Natalie Ryan

  
  
  
  
  
• Close Up Interview with Visual Artist Aditi Chakravarty

• Close Up Interview with Colour Artist Pascale Rajek

• Close Up interview with Visual Artist Maxine Salvatore

• Close up interview with videographer Steve Katz

• Close Up Interview with Artist and Writer Tamara Moan

• Close Up Interview with Singer & Actress Vivienne Powell

• Close Up Interview with Glass Artist Carrie Strope Sohayda

• Close Up Interview with Artist Marcus Jan Csomor

• Close Up Interview with Pianist & Composer Jonas Dept

• Close Up Interview with Cook & Restaurant Owner Irina Shaw from Bai Tong Thai Tempe

• Close Up with Fran Murrie founder of Tres Divin

  
  
  
  
  

• Close Up with Chiang Mai Water Colour Artist Wuth Srakaeo

  
  
  
  
  
• Close Up Interview With Food Editor And Photographer Kristina Gill

• Close Up Interview with Rick Awdas From Ethical InStyle

• Close Up Interview with Designer Erica Young from Intuitive Automata

• Close Up Interview with Photographer & Producer Anousha Hutton

• Close Up with Photographer Peter Marko

• Close Up with Art Director and Graphic Designer Phu Nguyen

Inspirational Quote of the Week!

"Opportunities are like buses - there's always another one coming."~Richard Branson.

The Power of a common goal

One of the most empowering ways for people to bond is to work towards a common goal together.

If you lead a team, having a common goal that’s clear and meaningful will have a significant impact to your people and your business.

Find that inspiring goal.  

Remember, the pay cheque is only one reason people come to work. Your team wants to have a sense of belonging and feel a real part of the business. That happens when you give them a sense of purpose.

At the core people want to feel that they are doing something significant and that they are seen by others as being an important part of that something.

So, what if you are a sole trader and work on your own? How do you share your goal then? Who do you share it with?

Did you know that you can share your goals with your stakeholders?

Stakeholders are a group of individuals or groups who have an interest in the success of your business. When you are working alone and cocooned in your business you need all the support you can get. What makes your business strong and focused is to share your business goals with the people who care about what you do. The more they understand what you want to achieve the more support you’ll receive.

Never take that support  for granted, and always show your gratitude for the support that you get.

Now, here’s a question... On a scale of 1-5 how would you rate the power of your goals?

Do those goals inspire you? Do they empower your people?

Want to learn more about goal setting the ArtSHINE's way?

It’s as simple as 1... 2... 3...

1: Like  ArtSHINE's Facebook page

2: Come along to the next “Action Planning” workshop.

    E-mail Quantum Compass: Goalseting@QuantumCompass.com.au  for details of the      

    next half day session near you.

3: Contact Vinh for a no cost, no obligation coaching session: 

    www.surveymonkey.com/s/ArtShineDiscovery

Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2013: Men's Color Palette

Soothing Neutrals andEnergizing Brights

"Similar to the women's palette, the menswear colors for spring emphasize the need for balance with soothing neutrals accented by an array of energizing brights.

As the name implies, Tidal Foam is reminiscent of the sea washing onto the shore, driven by the force of the waves. With its slight hint of green, it's this spring's answer to khaki as the perfect neutral. Emerald remains a powerful and brilliant jewel tone,perfect for men's accessories and sportswear. Grayed Jade, a subtle, hushed green, as well as Dusk Blue, reminiscent of the calming tones of an evening sky, both act as staple, yet novel neutrals.

Anchoring Monaco Blue naturally has an air of masculinity, providing stability and depth to the palette. Pair it with Grayed Jade and Emerald for a strong, classic mixture.Alloy, a reliable mid-tone gray, is a necessity for spring. An easy, lightweight alternative to Black for the warmer months, Alloy makes a strong statement without the weight.Linen, an off-white, complexion-flattering hue, pairs well with many colors. Look for it combined with Grayed Jade, Alloy or Monaco Blue for classic combinations that balance light, mid and deep tones.

Dynamic and exciting Poppy Red plays a vital role in men's fashion trends for spring and summer. Vibrant Orange, an animated, striking hue, provides vigor and enthusiasm. The robust yellow found in Sunflower offers an earthy, Dijon-like flavor, that when combined with Emerald and Monaco Blue, creates a sophisticated update to a familiar combination."

the top 10 colors for Spring 2013 
in 4” x 4” cotton swatch card format

Men's Spring 2013 colors are:

PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald
PANTONE 14-6011 Grayed Jade
PANTONE 16-4120 Dusk Blue
PANTONE 16-3915 Alloy
PANTONE 16-1054 Sunflower
PANTONE 12-1008 Linen
PANTONE 14-0210 Tidal Foam
PANTONE 19-3964 Monaco Blue
PANTONE 16-1364 Vibrant Orange
PANTONE 17-1664 Poppy Red

Leatrice Eiseman,  executive director of the Pantone Color Institute,  talks about fashion colors for spring 2013 Images & Sources http://www.pantone.com Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, talks about fashion colors for spring 2013.