Jude 09 Feb 2005

You are right not to many people understand. Lead-Time.

Hope things work out for you. If you need help getting a job done, why not ask for help.

If you can't do it in a short time tell them that it is impossible in that time frame... when I sell my work- time I set my lead-time, and I have to be firm about it. I don't let them set it for me. If they want something now its for them, not for me. If they go to some one else to get the work done and expect to get it NOW! They may find they have to pay dearly for it.

Good Luck!

Dawn Schmidt 09 Feb 2005

Plan your time, take each task step by step. My old boss said "you can only do what you can do" - and give it your best effort.

You'll chip away at each project and soon they will be completed. Don't forget to take care of yourself too - you'll be much more effective in the long run. You'll work longer, produce better work, and your brain will work better, too. Eat some healthy snacks while working. Take a couple minutes every so often to stretch your legs or your arms, and breathe deeply. You will not get so fatigued.

When I was airbrushing graphics on boats, sometimes we had to work for 18 - 20, sometimes 24 hours at a stretch!! Many 14 - 16 hours days in a row to get projects done on time, sanding and sanding and sanding! By the time I got to paint I had to know how to refresh myself enough to have a clear head for painting. Like I said - stretch, healthy snacks, breathe, brain breaks...BEFORE you are totally exhausted.

Good luck, "plan your work, work your plan". ((Perhaps the lady would let you paint during the party for an interesting evening, depending on what kind of party she is having.))

Hinsel Scott 09 Feb 2005

dont sweat it - take care of things one at a time and soon the list will shorten.

get help on your mural if you need to - alot of famous artists had understudies and helpers to aid in their work.

Juan Gomez 09 Feb 2005

RElax kid..sit back and pause for a moment..take a deep breath..then dive into the mix..listen to the advice given above..don't complicate things..she want's a mural give it to her..plain and simple..it's a job..obviously she's nuts..give her what she's paying for nothing more..go in and get out..no master peices just ordinary work..but make it look good..you can do it..remember keep it simple..good luck Kadaj..been there done that..Juan Gomez.

RQ Trietsch 09 Feb 2005

Oh the joys of young management. Delegate...delegate and oversee. If they only want YOU, then the time frame is yours to control. Kind of like the old saying..."What Part of No don't you understand".

Kadaj Dabore 11 Feb 2005

Well, I'm half way done with the mural and now I'm working on the logos. I guess it's not to think of all the work i need to get done at one time because by doing so makes me feel overloaded. I'm going to post the rough draft logo later so stay tuned.

Kadaj Dabore 11 Feb 2005

Well, I'm half way done with the mural and now I'm working on the logos. I guess it's not to think of all the work i need to get done at one time because by doing so makes me feel overloaded. I'm going to post the rough draft logo later so stay tuned.

Kadaj Dabore 11 Feb 2005

SChool's computer messed up - didnt mean to double post

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