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The Mindsight :: Wallpaper by `fantasio Brilliant details, a Mind Blowing work!" Wicked! (Suggested by !kimmie1987 featured by `casperium)



Spellbound III Wallpaper by `fantasio has me caught in its spell. I bet it will do the same for you! (Featured by `vsconcepts)



When I got the suggestion from `archanN, I knew it was going to be epic... But Angels Dont Spit - Wallpaper by `fantasio, just completely floored me. Stare and drool. I know you will. (Suggested by `archanN and featured by `vsconcepts)



Steam:dream by `fantasio is a wonderful surreal wallpaper, which looks fantastic on your desktop! You truly need to visit `fantasio's gallery to know what a brilliant artist he is! (Featured by `archanN )



This excellent piece of traditional art is sure to make your desktop a topic for conversation. An amazing dark wallpaper by `fantasio, sayNOgoodwallpaper is a striking image that is perfect for your desktop. (Featured by `emciem )



I just can't take my eyes off of Bella Capone by `fantasio! It looks so realistic with the great blend, and classic pose! You have to check this one out. (Suggested by ~ssecret and featured by $spinegrinder )



Beautiful art can be found everywhere, even on the fuel tank cap from a car. Aphrodite I is the first in an upcoming series of "tank art" by `fantasio. (Featured by `twosilverstars )



the movement in stillife part5 by `fantasio is one of those works that just make us stare and swim in its greatness. The color tones, the detail, the smoothness, the shadows, the metallic effects of the bowl, the texture, the brush strokes, and the awesome salamander get together to form an amazing piece of art. (Featured by `dinyctis )

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Value Based Communication

Journal Entry: Wed Apr 11, 2012, 7:30 AM


Value Based Communication



Wouldn´t it be nice if everyone has their priorities pinned on their forehead, or better in the shape of shiny sliders floating over their head?

Yes, silly idea, but it would make life so much easier.

During the last year I have deepened my understanding of psychology, marketing and social phenomena to find the most intriguing topics theoutcome based thinking and personal values.

Everyone has values or priorities, in doing freelance business I found that it is vital to learn your clients values, this makes it easier to satisfy a customer and it brings the fun back into work at the same time.

Basically everyone has a set of sliders, just the settings develop and adjust as we grow older, through experiences, through persuasion, belief and through advertising. In fact: media and advertising have a great impact to our slider settings and how we perceive the world.

When does this affect you?

Everyday.

If you learn to see the sliders besides or in relation to everyone you have -or want to deal with, be it your parents, your boss or your best friend, this will help you gain an even better understanding of their values.

And let´s be honest, to please somebody you want to convince is easy if you know what exactly they want.

The big question is how to get this information, or the "slider-parameter", especially if someone is not specific about an inquiry?

Well this is something you have to ask for. It is professional to ask questions. It is not unethical if it serves to deliver a better service or product. And it shows sincere interest in the clients needs. I can just speak about freelancing business and therefore services, but this applies to so many other businesses as well.

It just hurts to see people bothering about their colleagues or bosses or even clients, this isn´t just a problem, this shows that at some point they havn´t asked the right questions.

Value based communication is the key here.

If you know what your opposite´s values are you can´t seem to fail - theoretically, at least if you don´t intend it.

And it is definitely communication that is causing such issues.

Wrong communication methods are the first instance of a problem in most cases.
This is the reason I mostly insist of communicating through e-mail, if I have a question that might be answered beforehand, I can go back and review it, if I send a reply, its nearly a commitment, a promise to "get-things-done"! While a phone call just steals time in many cases, it is unpleasant to find yourself later with an unanswered question, and more often than not we didn´t want to bother with a follow-up call, but a follow-up e-mail isn´t such a bother, it shows interest and is proof of active listening.

So many problems could be avoided if we learn to communicate effectively. In my opinion this should be a school-subject of its own. On the other hand it takes time to find your best communication method.

I found out that I´m not really good at talking on the phone (for a first contact), my personal or direct contacts still need to get better as also the ability to speak in public, I feel most comfortable by writing, because this way I don´t forget anything that might be important.

Another noteworthy thought about that matter perfectly illustrated in the picture above, is to find out if a prospect is acquiring something from you because he wants to, or because he has to.
The latter is more promising, because time might be short, or a company is behind him but it also tells me that less creative freedom is in a project. If someone is asking because he is self-publishing and is directing the art all by themselves - less money might be an involved, but more freedom and the chance to create something really outstanding are a deal for me.

Outcome based thinking is in my opinion something that artists invented, it is being told that Michelangelo started to work on his famous sculpture of David after a year of just imagining it from the rough block of stone. This is outcome based thinking in its purest form, visualization and the feeling that it will be good in the end are the main ingredients for a great result.

Very often we effectively make use of this techniques but don´t even know it.

We also create and live in our very own reality, we feel most comfortable with people whose reality seems to be very close to ours. In terms of business this is an opportunity as also the key to rejection. Any application letter and CV will be judged to see if you fit into their corporation keyholes, if your data doesn´t fit, you will most likely not fit.

Easy as pie.

Doing freelancing business appears to be even more complex, but after 3 years of doing this successful, I can say it is not. Because no data is required to gain rapport with your clients need. Sure, data is helpful, but what is most important is the rapport and personal values.

However, there is a chance of a mismatch here and there, we all went into this trap at least one time, but what helps in a case of doubt is the simple rule: "Win/Win, or no deal at all". If there´s nothing in for everyone involved, it is better to walk away and not accept to do work continuously.

I don´t talk about money here, collaborations seem to be always a Win/Win situation if you learn something out of it. Many businesses require that you do an intern at your own cost, the only thing you can earn is to learn something.

Make the world a better place and be aware of your values and take care of others.

It is just not worth putting your face into the sand because of  failure in communication...

 





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Oliver Wetter
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Its been a while since i´ve joined deviantArt, and its safe to say the community has shaped me a lot in a positive way, thats why i like to share insights and keep on contributing my work to the community here.

I have drawn since i can think, and today i´m working as freelance illustrator mostly for Cover art and books, but i´m always searching for challenges, exhibition and publishing spots - if time permits some collaboration pieces or personal art or simply style-experiments will show up here in my dA -gallery.

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=Amanda-Tea 42 minutes ago  Hobbyist General Artist
Wonderful works!

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~NovaGraphix May 18, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
Powerful composition Fantasio. Best regards. SF
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Your work is incredible!

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your stream is great, congratulations
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~meisl Apr 23, 2012  New member Professional
fantastic works. i saw one of yours in "machines and magic" - it is awesome :thumbsup:
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`fantasio Apr 25, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
thank you! I remember your avatar work, it is a great book indeed, cheers!

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*CorrsollaRobot Apr 19, 2012  Student Digital Artist
fantastic work!

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~Foto-TS Apr 17, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Nice works! :)
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Welcome I'm glad you've joined To :iconblackhole-horizon:

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Amazing gallery!
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`fantasio Apr 17, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
thanks for looking!

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Great artwork!

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`fantasio Apr 17, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
thank you!

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~w1ngz Apr 4, 2012  Student Writer
I am only just discovering your work, but I wanted to stop by and tell you I absolutely love what you do. Every time I'm perusing for something inspiring, I end up stumbling across something of yours, and it has become such a theme, it prompted me to come here and leave you a comment. I think you have incredible talent! Thank you for the beauty you are adding to the world. Please keep doing what you do!
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`fantasio Apr 5, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
Thanks so much! Really appreciate your feedback!

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~Mel-liciousness Mar 20, 2012  Student General Artist
Happy birthday Oliver.

I have just watched you and saw your tutorial on painting Helaya. Not only the tutorial was in depth in it's process description, but I also like the fact that you added your personal thoughts into creating that artwork, which is refreshing and makes this tutorial very interesting to watch. :) I will watch more of your tutorials and check out your art when I have the time.

I like turtles too :D Cheers!

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`fantasio Mar 21, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
thank you, the "like" button is clearly missing on dA:) glad you enjoyed the ttutorial process, cheers,f

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~Mel-liciousness Mar 21, 2012  Student General Artist
lol yeah! hence the comment on your wall instead :D will be looking forward to see more awesome stuff from you :)

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I wish you all the best this year, & may all your birthday wishes come true! :hug:
:party:H A P P Y . B I R T H D A Y !! :party:
Here some presents for you! :la: Enjoy your life & have fun! :blowkiss:
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Mood: Joy =LAPoetry-n-Photo Mar 20, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
:party: happy birthday! :cake:

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=KreepingSpawn Mar 20, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
:cake::tea:

Did you know you are birthday "twins" with *megoboom and ~SID75? ;)

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`fantasio Mar 21, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
thanks, not yet:) now I do now:nod:

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=KreepingSpawn Mar 21, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
Excellent! :) Hope you had a great day! :D

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happy bday!

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:iconbummiesplz:Happy Birthday! :cake:

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