Target Audience Magazine strives to both provide resources for artists and self-promoting writers and musicians as well as to promote through reviews, interviews and networking. The goal is to achieve a real community of independent artists who can find inspiration through crossing genres; where a poet can hear a song and write from its inspiration or where a painter can create something from the energy emitted from a poem. This community revolves around the medium of a quarterly magazine.

The idea is not quite like other art magazines and this interview fits because Blair French brings the idea of lifestyle focus and bettering to the front of any artistic endeavor. Here she elaborates on her ideas and extends a hand to all artists and readers.

TAM: What does being a "life-stylist" mean to you and who does your company target?

B.F. The short answer is...I'm a clever wordsmith. The longer answer (I think you're really asking) is…I speak to any and all things 'lifestyle'. I have a varied educational and professional background that lends itself perfectly toward helping anyone live their fullest, most authentic, stylish, and best life.

TAM: How can artists use the idea of identifying one thing to focus on concerning their lifestyle to encourage and inspire creativity?

B.F. For those creative and expressive artist 'types' who have a tendency to 'be all over the place', this exercise of focusing on Just One Thing may set some parameters from which to expand upon. Ultimately, the individual will have to determine if this is helpful to their creative process, however, when that One Thing is within an area of life that needs improving; anything that is in the best interest for the individual is also in the best interest of inspiration and creativity. When you feel better about your personal life, your professional life benefits-whether you're an artist or a banker.

TAM: What do you think of Feng Shui? Can the simple act of rearranging furniture release energy and perhaps cure writer's block?

B.F. I don't have much experience with Feng Shui. However, I believe that any discipline or philosophy that encourages a sense of flow and function, whether real or perceived, is beneficial.

TAM: How do you feel about liberal arts education and going into business for oneself through fine art, music or even a small interior design business?

B.F. I believe education, whether from a liberal arts university or otherwise is important. More important, however, is that one's profession is an extension of their inherent talents and passions. How do you feel about your own varied background in dance, catering and physical therapy? I'm proud of it. I love that I have all these disciplines to draw from. I've always been a curious and fearless mind. If I'm interested in something and don't know anything about it, I take a class (or several)! Now, when I see an opportunity, I usually have the skills to tackle it. And, I can relate to a lot of different people from different walks of life. I love that! The ability to connect with people is paramount to a happy life.

TAM: Do you think the arts can further expression of the mind with regard to learning how to think?

B.F. Absolutely! Varied expressions and perspectives lead to expansive thinking.

TAM: Do you consider decorating a home an art? B.F. Sure. When decorating a home, I employ some of the same design fundamentals as a fine artist would such as color, scale, composition, light, texture and the principals of point, line and plane.

TAM: How can creative minds use home decorating to inspire creativity without a background in fine art or interior design?

B.F. You certainly don't need a degree to find inspiration or decorate. For creative minds to use home decorating to inspire creativity, I'd suggest surrounding yourself with objects, photos, colors, fabrics, etc., that evoke feelings or memories. Most art evokes feelings from those viewing it. While the feelings experienced by the viewer may be different than those of the creator, if the art form was conceived on inspiration from a feeling or memory, it will surely hold that feeling within its final expression.

TAM: Do you think home style reflects lifestyle or vice versa? Do we become where we live?

B.F. This is a great question and has several considerations. In short, yes to both scenarios. It can be a two-way or one way street. It really depends on the individual, the feelings they are looking to come home to, and the lifestyle of the city they live in.

With respect to the lifestyle of the city, I do think we make choices that reflect where we live. Designers in South Beach probably aren't using a lot of dark woods, antlers, and wool fabrics, as they may be doing in Jackson Hole.

With respect to the feelings an individual is looking to come home to, I must answer this question with design "language". I find that some people have an oppositional tendency toward their living environment, while others demonstrate analogous preferences. For example, I personally lean toward the oppositional end of things. When I lived in Manhattan, I wanted to come home to a soothing relaxing home environment. I needed this opposition to balance the chaotic energy of the city. But for other's who "can't get enough of it" and may crave more stimulation and energy, the design choices employed for their home would compose an analogous feeling to the city. Career is also a major consideration in this decision. A librarian's working environment is different from that of a trader working on the floor of the Stock Exchange. Generally speaking, it all comes down to whether a person seeks to be soothed or stimulated.

TAM: Would you describe for readers your "brief course in color" with respect to learning the "why" behind what colors you like and the words to describe them, i.e., neutralized, saturated, etc. Learn what a color wheel is and how to use it"?