Visual Art has always been my passion since I was small and it is my goal to have an exciting and fulfilling the career in the creative field in the future. Just like everyone who have a clear goal set in mind, I was always pushing myself to strive forward, putting more effort than what I was expected to do. I was also constantly engaging myself to make my ideas become a reality of not only to bring inspirations to others as a career but also as a lifestyle. During my undergrad years at Valparaiso University, as an Art Major student, I was taught and trained on fundamental of Visual Fine Art, Design, Digital Media, and Communication. By the time I had my diploma, I was comfortable and fluent with using multiple Adobe software, with advanced techniques in Graphic, Web, Typo, Logo, Magazine and Packaging Design, as well as 2D, 3D illustrations, and Animation. I was occasionally combining mediums and skills from the Fine Art with Digital Art, such as taking straight photograph of gesture painting to use as footage of animation and additional visual elements for graphic design and abstract …show more content…
I interned at Prak-sis Contemporary Art Gallery (under the Contemporary Art Association and G-Art Case International) as Gallery Assistant last fall and worked as Head Assistant at Darryll Schiff Fine Art Studio. Those positions had given me many valuable experiences and inside looks of the field, however, once in a while, they left me to wonder if it was my true calling for as a long-term career due to its commission nature of the field. While working at the studio, I completed my 170 hours online course along with 30 hours first-hand training and recently certified by TEFL Academy to teach English to non-native English speakers in any country around the world. I found myself drawn into a new direction and passion for teaching and be a part of the Education
Throughout my life, I have loved to draw. Due to my love of drawing, I decided to take a career in something that has to do with art. A few things have happened in my life that has caused me to take this path. Three people that I have interacted in some way, are the reason for my choices.
When I entered my first year of college, I decided to pursue psychology as a major because I was interested in how people’s minds affect how they behave and their personalities. Despite not taking psychology classes in high school, I had a pretty good experience in knowing what was going on around my friends by observing their behavior, the tone in their voice, or actions, and I’ve learned to develop skills in offering good advice to them. It seemed useful to apply my skills to academics. However, I aspired to be more than just a regular psychologist. I wanted to find a deeper, interesting, and creative method that can help people who suffered personal issues, such as relationships and disorders.
Widened with amazement, my eyes watched as my fingers swirled the blobs of red and blue paint into a deep purple. The smell of tempera paint and wet wood-chips surrounded me that rainy day in the small playground of De Colores pre-school. I vividly remember feeling that astounded thrice more; first, when I roamed the aisles of Michael’s craft store for the first time, secondly, when I perfected my favorite shrimp dish, and lastly after my first psychology course. Though I have had countless positive and exciting experiences, I have also had some pretty impactful negative ones. Dropping out of high school was the biggest blessing in disguise of my life. It led to my enrollment in a concurrent enrollment program at a local community college that changed my life, through which I met some resilient people that I will always remember. Art therapy is my number one career choice and the Master of Arts in Art Therapy program at Notre Dame de Namur University
From small stick figures, to cartoon characters, to more realistic anatomy and detailed work. This only happened because of my dedication and constant practice with a pencil and paper. Though I do not consider myself the best artist, I became proud of my growth and motivation that branched out to other aspects of my life. This habit of practicing led me to take challenging courses and pursue other passions, like music. Though music seems a little minor in my life, it runs through the family, and I could never be where I am without the practice time I put in both my passions. The small details I picked up from them have helped me immensely in school. From motivation to not give up and the extra effort to understand the material, I created a process of how to do things, and I found myself grateful for the times where I felt lost, and found my way back. Through art, I found my sense of self and the motivation to excel and challenge myself in everything I
This last thought led me to seriously think about which area of design I should be researching for, and unless an opportunity arises for a graphic illustrator position soon after graduation, I foresee me doing freelance work. With this in mind I started looking into what being a freelancer entails, which led me to an article titled, ‘So, You Want a Creative Job?’ (Karjaluoto, 2012)
My five year plan is to get a diploma in early childhood education and medical office administration. I would also like to get some sort of educational achievement in art that will allow me to make art for others. I have chosen this plan because it fits my personality. I enjoy and love being around kids, like the medical field, and love art. I could have a job in a pediatrician's office where I see young children on a daily basis and if a room needed to be painted I could do the painting. In order to achieve these goals I need to focus on what I can do now and take advantage of opportunities. I have been taking art classes ever since I started high school to meet my art goal. I am now a senior and I decided to take this summer online course, just in case I could not get into the early childhood education program offered at my school. I did not want to graduate high school without having any knowledge about early childhood education. I think this is a huge step in working towards getting my early childhood diploma. During the course of my high school career, I have also taken classes within the health science field and will be taking two classes required to get a diploma in medical office administration. As of right now I am not working but have tried applying for a job in a day
In addition to my academic interest, I also draw, paint, and sculpt in my free time and have taken classes dedicated to this interest. While most might not feel as if that sets them apart, I have used my creativity and abilities in the fine arts to my advantage. My creative edge allows me to carry out creative solutions to problems and labs in class that most others might not realize as a solution. Because of art, I have developed the mindset of analyzing problems by looking at the bigger picture and not only looking at the problem in real life but theoretically.
While I embrace digital photography in my work, I continue to use film-based photography and processes, alongside digital technology. I view my use of digital software, particularly in the construction of the photographic collages, as an continuation and expansion of film photography and darkroom techniques, such as the use of in-camera or darkroom processes to construct
I have had two part-time jobs involving computer related work, in which I have been able to bring art influences into. When working for Retail Futures, an e-commerce company based in Malvern, I designed their corporate image, and websites for clients such as Coalport and Parcel Force. More recently I have taken another job with a more technical slant, for another e-commerce firm, eplexus. I still do design work, in which I have designed websites and images for "Highwaycode.com", and Anglo Digital a successful venture capitalist firm. Alongside my practical experience, I am also studying Computing at my current college, which aids me to learn the fundamentals of computer usage and programming, an area that I am interested in.
My major is Fine Art and Digital Media and declared in Gallaudet University because drawing been my passion since I was really young. It is not just passion, what I mean by passion is that I do not simply create it since teaching myself to draw because of what I want to do with my hands and embrace it since it make me happy where it do not change at all like people tend to and favorite thing to do to get disconnect from reality for a while. I like coming through about anything within my experience and hardship by being in engagement moment of a mysterious process but same time, like to be laid back and go with the flow. Challenging for me as artists helps me to allow myself to be vulnerable and open to the experience
I’d always thought about making my passion for art into a career but it wasn’t until I was older that I kept hearing how that wouldn’t be beneficial which discouraged me but I was lucky enough to have encouraging art teachers who made me aware of the different fields that could be pursued with an arts degree. Once I decided I wanted to pursue an art degree, I began reflecting on how I’d want to continue forward and I thought of my Art History class.
When you love to do something, you want to do it every day, all the time, till you get sick of it. Even then that excitement and devotion to do it is still there. That is how I feel about art. I have a great passion for it. It is a form where I can express myself in a way words can’t.
Before I graduated from college, an art therapist saved my life. She helped me work through my diagnosis by utilizing various art forms. Upon termination, art therapy had given me true healing and empowered me to use art for self-expression. Today, I am thriving with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, applying to graduate school to follow my passion, and wearing my adversity as a badge of triumph. The power of art therapy provided me with an inside look at the difference an art therapist can make. Now I am determined to help others find their own healing through art.
The arts have influenced my life in amazing ways. Throughout my life, art has been the place I run to and my escape from the world. As I’ve grown older, art has become so much more than that. Every piece of art I create is a journey into my soul. It’s a priceless way to deal with my emotions and my struggles. I create art not only because I enjoy it and because I want to, but because I have to. Somewhere deep inside there is a driving force, urging me to put my heart down on paper. I become emotionally attached to each of my pieces because they are like dashes on the wall marking my growth. Each one is the solution to a problem I have dealt with and overcome.