PSA talk - Rushworth: "From Rookie to Pro"

[Michele Rushworth]

At the 2008 PSA conference I will be giving a talk as part of the Cecilia Beaux Forum meeting, entitled "From Rookie to Pro".

I'll discuss how I grew my portrait career over the course of five or six years from being an absolute rookie in this field into where it is now, having achieved a measure of success. (Five official Governors commissions, various CEO commissions, top agency representation, an eighteen month waiting list, and an eight-fold price increase over that time.)

I have by no means "made it" in this business, though, and my career is still very much a work in progress. I have so much more to learn. However, I have learned a tremendous amount over those years and I thought other people just getting started might want to hear what I did that worked, and what didn

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Good for you Michelle! I would totally come and listen, you career has indeed taken off like a rocket and you are a success story if I have ever seen one.

Congratulations!

[Claudemir Bonfim]

Great news!

Will you publish the talk on your website? 'Cause, you know, I think that many of us would enjoy listenig to you, but won't be able to attend the conference.

[Patricia Joyce]

Hi Michelle,
I am 99% sure I will be attending, I can't wait to hear your talk and I also hope to meet you in person, finally! You have been such an inspiration to me, your painting accomplishments AND your business acumen as well.
Patty

[Dianne Gardner]

That's great Michelle! Congratulations! After talking with you in Mazama I am certain that this will be a highly informative and educational presentation. We're proud of you here in WA.!

[Linda Brandon]

Michele, you might also add to your list of impressive achievements that you did all this operating from a section of the country where portraiture is fairly uncommon. You have so much drive and tenacity, and I can't wait to hear your lecture.

[Alexandra Tyng]

Michele, I will definitely be at your talk. Your success is an inspiration to all of us.

[Marina Dieul]

That's great news , Michele !
I' ll be there, and can't wait to hear you ...

[Michele Rushworth]

Thanks, everyone. See you there in a few weeks!

[Chris Saper]

Hi Michele,

I can't think of anyone whose breath of skills sholud be more recognized than yours. I know your talk will be inspirational to so many attendees (including myself)