cnic
07-11-2006, 04:49 AM
Hello,
Thirty something post's and I have yet to say hello. How rude.
So, How-do-you-do?
Nice to meet you all. I have truly enjoyed my time here already... far more than other forums I have tip-toed around in.
I am a twenty something guy, working too many hours a day in a job I am not so interested in. Sound familiar?
I am curious to know how many of you out there are working your dream job... or at least on your way.
What is your dream job? Will you ever get there? Do you already regret not following your "I want to be a _________" ?
When I was around 13-15 years old I was fortunate enough to take a weeks worth of classes, behind the scenes with Disney. My parents couldnt really afford it but they recognized my talent at a young age, and (at least mom) strongly encouraged my passion. My talents grew as I finished high school, and as a senior I was "lucky" (luck is all it was) enough to get a private interview and critique from the Executive VP of Hallmarks Art Department. (cant remember his official title, but thats essentially the level of Hallmark exec I was meeting with.) He sat with me the day before thanksgiving looking over my frail little portfolio, sipping coffee, in flannel shirt and blue jeans. He had some excellent suggestions, encouraging words, and was impressed with my work, which suprised me. I remember the conversation like it was yesterday. He provided me with all of his contact information and requested that I keep in contact with him during college and ensured me that we would meet again during or after college. I was extreamly excited to say the least. That evening my folks and I were driving from Illinois to SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design). I would later be excepted to SCAD...... and then make quite possible the biggest mistake of my young adult life. My father, not understanding the importance of a good college, and my uneducated stance, not knowing the difference between a good school and a poor one kept me from going. My parents didnt really have a lot of money, but they made enought that I wouldnt qualify for grants. I didnt understand "student loans" and simply listened when my parent suggested that SCAD was too expensive. So I bailed and went to a year round school that turned out to be a joke.
I then left the school early and came home to Illinois and attended a school to get my general studies. Aggrivated with the fact that I was out of art school I left my second school and joined the rest of america working 40 hours a week.
I have done well for myself, and I am thankfull for that. But I am unhappy working my current job. I daydream and I always have an art program or two running that I bounce in and out of every chance I get.
I want to go back to school, but now I have a life to attain and have to continue working. I am looking for an online school, but I am struggling to find one. I have read about most of them and I dont like what I see. One of the biggest problems I have with most art schools, is that they offer "online degrees" to anyone. While I am happy that all people have an opportunity to learn, I personally want a greater challenge. When I was applying to SCAD, Art institue of Chicago, and others.... I was required to submitt a portfolio, and it was reviewed. I could rant for days on this subject but I will let it go for now.
I suppose this gives you a better idea of who I am.
I want to be a creative proffesional, I want to create, animate, illustrate.
Who are you.. and what do you wish you were doing?
By the way, I have my running shoes on, and I am charging hard after my dream once again. If you have any suggestions on schools or other, please let me know.
WOW! I need a nap... thanks for reading.
Thirty something post's and I have yet to say hello. How rude.
So, How-do-you-do?
Nice to meet you all. I have truly enjoyed my time here already... far more than other forums I have tip-toed around in.
I am a twenty something guy, working too many hours a day in a job I am not so interested in. Sound familiar?
I am curious to know how many of you out there are working your dream job... or at least on your way.
What is your dream job? Will you ever get there? Do you already regret not following your "I want to be a _________" ?
When I was around 13-15 years old I was fortunate enough to take a weeks worth of classes, behind the scenes with Disney. My parents couldnt really afford it but they recognized my talent at a young age, and (at least mom) strongly encouraged my passion. My talents grew as I finished high school, and as a senior I was "lucky" (luck is all it was) enough to get a private interview and critique from the Executive VP of Hallmarks Art Department. (cant remember his official title, but thats essentially the level of Hallmark exec I was meeting with.) He sat with me the day before thanksgiving looking over my frail little portfolio, sipping coffee, in flannel shirt and blue jeans. He had some excellent suggestions, encouraging words, and was impressed with my work, which suprised me. I remember the conversation like it was yesterday. He provided me with all of his contact information and requested that I keep in contact with him during college and ensured me that we would meet again during or after college. I was extreamly excited to say the least. That evening my folks and I were driving from Illinois to SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design). I would later be excepted to SCAD...... and then make quite possible the biggest mistake of my young adult life. My father, not understanding the importance of a good college, and my uneducated stance, not knowing the difference between a good school and a poor one kept me from going. My parents didnt really have a lot of money, but they made enought that I wouldnt qualify for grants. I didnt understand "student loans" and simply listened when my parent suggested that SCAD was too expensive. So I bailed and went to a year round school that turned out to be a joke.
I then left the school early and came home to Illinois and attended a school to get my general studies. Aggrivated with the fact that I was out of art school I left my second school and joined the rest of america working 40 hours a week.
I have done well for myself, and I am thankfull for that. But I am unhappy working my current job. I daydream and I always have an art program or two running that I bounce in and out of every chance I get.
I want to go back to school, but now I have a life to attain and have to continue working. I am looking for an online school, but I am struggling to find one. I have read about most of them and I dont like what I see. One of the biggest problems I have with most art schools, is that they offer "online degrees" to anyone. While I am happy that all people have an opportunity to learn, I personally want a greater challenge. When I was applying to SCAD, Art institue of Chicago, and others.... I was required to submitt a portfolio, and it was reviewed. I could rant for days on this subject but I will let it go for now.
I suppose this gives you a better idea of who I am.
I want to be a creative proffesional, I want to create, animate, illustrate.
Who are you.. and what do you wish you were doing?
By the way, I have my running shoes on, and I am charging hard after my dream once again. If you have any suggestions on schools or other, please let me know.
WOW! I need a nap... thanks for reading.