I sit here giggling once more. Funny how outrageous projects seem to find me, especially when I'm not looking.
Last week I recieved an email from a fellow in Australia. Something not too unusual. He had found me via the web... and was impressed with my site.
I recieved his email at 8:00 pm our time. I just happened to be on the computer.
GOT MAIL! You all know how I love mail! And this wasn't spam.
The content of our website had grabbed him, especially the fact that our work was obviously a labor of love.
He was looking for someone to do some concept & design artwork for a new amusement park ride he was developing. Right up my alley!
The concept excited me instantly. And with a little instant research (via the web) I had enough photographic reference material to work up a quick sketch of ideas that popped into my head. I just had to. It took less than half an hour and I included the quick drawing with my positive reply to his email.
The drawing blew him away, as did my instant and upbeat answer to his enquiry.
I recieved a reply the next day with a promise to hire me for that job. They liked my terms and prices. But he also asked whether I was interested in a second job...
He and his associates were also starting up a new airline and were having trouble coming up with a brand & logo for the operation... was I interested??
A quick email confirmed that Rod Tickle from Australia is interested in working with me to get some cool ideas onto some very large aircraft! (He knows nothing more than that at this point.) I did sign a confidentiality agreement
A couple of phone calls later... I may be on my way to England next week for a meeting with the board to present some ideas. There is never a shortage of ideas!
This morning (after a sleepless night of refining many ideas in my sleep) I retrieved my passport from the safety deposit box to find it two weeks out of date.... but a mad scramble and long drive into the city solved that problem with the new passport to be in my hands by next Tuesday!!! Whew!
Who knows where this all will go.... it's just talk at this point. And I may not even get to England next week... the details are still being worked out.
So many exciting projects I encounter never get past the idea stage or talking stage. Even so, I am absolutely on cloud nine that it is even remotely possible, that I was even considered.
I'm in over my head once more. But don't worry... the water's fine!!!!!!!
-dan
Posted by Ron Costa (Member # 3366) on :
Wishing you the best, my friend.
Posted by Arvil Shep' Shepherd (Member # 2030) on :
I hope you get the job !!!!!!! Keep us posted. Shep'
Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Fingers crossed here too for you!
Posted by Dave Utter (Member # 634) on :
I can see it now: Sawatzky Land, Sawatzky World, a show on Sunday night, The Wonderful World of Sawatzky, The Sawatzky Channel! HA! Can we all just call you Walt? hehe. Congrads my friend, and good luck on your next big adventure!
Posted by brian-the-brush (Member # 2258) on :
That is really good news Dan, it just shows that the world is getting smaller and the opportunities are greater thanks to the internet and a good web site !!!! - enjoy the ride.
Brian.
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
I would write more with lots of congratulations but I have to go coat out an old 18" x 24" panel for a realtor that's in a hurry.
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
giggle ridge and rod tickle...sounds like a match made in heaven.
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Good luck is not needed when talent takes over. Posted by Pat Phipps (Member # 3617) on :
Oh man I’m so jealous. Not so much for the job, but to get the opportunity to work on such an exciting project. Good luck and got everything crossed.
Posted by Shirley Carron (Member # 2446) on :
Good Luck Dan!
While you're in England, please take pictures!!!
Lots of them. I'd be willing to send you/ pay for the film/developing. I'm looking for some good referance material for the "Pub" signs I've been hired to produce. I have to come up with two more designs, for now, but have plan for several more. I'm also looking for Scottish and Irish ref. material.
Posted by Bob Stephens (Member # 858) on :
Good luck Dan. I know what you're feeling right now. I too am in a similar situation at the moment. Aint life grand!
[ April 11, 2003, 11:15 AM: Message edited by: Bob Stephens ]
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