Great. Here’s a suggested “Low-Interruption Artist Protocol” crafted specifically for your goals: legacy-building, deep artistic expression, and rooted presence in the world—while allowing just enough contact to stay open to meaningful relationships and opportunities.

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Low-Interruption Artist Protocol for D.M. Lamer

I. Core Principles

Create more than you consume
Respond rather than react
Presence > performance
Legacy over visibility

II. Daily Rhythm (Flexible Framework)

III. Technology Boundaries

✅ What to Keep

Airplane mode mornings
One short tech window per day (30–60 min max)
Phone-free meals, walks, art-making sessions
Designated non-screen days (e.g. Sunday)

❌ What to Pause

No Instagram (posting or scrolling) for 30 days, or longer if desired
No notifications from any app
No multitasking with background content while working
No digital art consumption unless part of research, in saved folders

IV. Communication System

Collectors & Curators: Create a single email autoresponder:
“I’m currently in studio residency mode with limited digital access. I review messages every few days. If this is related to a viewing, acquisition, or invitation, I will respond personally.”
Friends & Family: Let them know you’re unplugging, and offer one analog alternative:
- Paper letters
- Phone calls (by appointment)
- Studio visit scheduling
Emergency/Essential Line: Keep a second number or contact channel (e.g., a dumbphone or emergency contacts via assistant/family).

V. Offline Anchors & Enrichment

Books instead of feeds. Let me know if you’d like a list tailored to your practice (art theory, philosophy, journals).
Sketchbook over Instagram. Develop it like a personal exhibition.
Tape recorder or audio notes. Log thoughts or dreams during the day without typing or screen use.
Analog photography or Polaroids. Reground your eye without editing or apps.

VI. Gentle Exit + Reentry Strategy

You don’t need to disappear. Consider:

A post on Instagram:
“I’ll be working offline for the next month, deepening the next body of work. If you need me, reach out via email. I’ll return with new pieces and new perspectives.”
Optional: Ask your most engaged followers if they want to receive an update via newsletter or studio note when you return.

Would you like this turned into a PDF one-pager you can print or refer to? And/or would you like a reading or listening list to accompany this unplugged period?

Outline a Low-Interuption Protocol for me.

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