You Got to Start Somewhere
There is a lot to be said for the beginning.
Years ago, I was working in my studio, and a friend stopped by to visit. I continued to paint as he expressed that he was somewhat impressed with the undertaking of my larger-than-life celebrity murals, some measuring upwards of three hundred square feet. Back then, I ran the art department and painted dozens of movie-star murals for the fast-growing Hollywood Video stores. My friend shared with me that he always wanted to write a book but was overwhelmed by the thought of taking on such a massive project. After all, creating a book is a potentially huge undertaking, even more significant than a giant mural.
So, when he asked for my thoughts, I immediately replied, “Start with page one… at the beginning but with the end in mind.”
Everything starts at the beginning. Whether you are creating a mural, writing a book, starting a family, or launching a business — it’s all the same. But if you don’t know where you’re going, how do you know where to start?
This website, ADCook/Design, is all about a new beginning designed with the end in mind. And that end is to help you launch your dream—not to dream, not to just talk about it, but to take action.
My Zoom coaching program helps people take their thoughts from idea to finished product to launch. Whether it’s a book, logo/brand, website, or mural, I can help strategize and develop a plan of action and results.
"Hey, sometimes it's easier to get started with a little help."
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A.D. is an artist who started drawing at a young age. Throughout his life, he has worked with different creative tools in traditional and digital art and design. His art and writings have been showcased in various publications such as Airbrush Action Magazine, Airbrush Magazine, American Art Collector, Art & Beyond, Dream To Launch, Easyriders, Las Vegas City Life, Las Vegas Weekly, L’Vegue, ModelsMania, Quick Throttle, and The Ultimate Airbrush Handbook.
