G'Day from down under

[Kristine65]

Hi folks,

I'm Kris! I live in Australia and have recently started studying Graphic Design. A couple of years ago, my job expanded into doing graphics and advertising, and after a couple years of making sigs for online gamers, decided to go back to college for some qualifications. I'm having a blast (even if I can't draw to save my life ;)) and love the course. Still have at least 2 years to go.

Love what I've seen here so far. Hope I've found a good resource to learn new techniques and be inspired :D

Chat soonz
K 8^)

[Hunter Skunter]

Hey.. welcome to the 'gang' .. no posting in the font comic sans..<< we will be watching

[Red Kittie Kat]

Welcome Aboard Kristine!!! :)



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When you get settled please read through the threads located here (http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=42). They will give you all the info you need on how the forum runs, the rules and regs, and give you some background info on our long running, inside jokes ;)

[morea]

ooh, bacon welcome! You're lucky!
*drool*

Welcome aboard, Kristine. I think that the ability to draw - at least well enough to make thumbnail sketches - will help you immensely as a designer. It teaches you concepts that you need to understand even when creating digital art, l like lighting and shadows and things like that.

You might want to check your local library for this book: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (http://www.drawright.com/) by Betty Edwards to help get you started. Drawing is a skill like any other and can be learned, but first you need to stop telling yourself that you *can't* do it. :)

Good luck in your studies, and welcome to the forum.

[Ben Kessler]

Kristine, welcome to GDF!

[Virgo Nightingale]

Welcome aboard, Kristine!!

[Shimbledorf]

Welcome! Boy, Australia is one place that I have always wanted to visit. Maybe one of these days...!

[Randomhero]

The outback is where its at!!! Although I've never gotten further than the steakhouse :(, one of these days.

[Yossarian]

You call that a post?

THIS IS A POST!

Sorry, that's my last lame Crocodile Dundee reference today. I promise. You poor Australians really must hate those movies. :D

Welcome, Kristine!

[Kristine65]

:D

mmmMMMmmm..... bacon! teehee ... What a warm welcome. Thanks everyone! I read them already, Kat, pretty funny stuff. I'll check out that book, morea, thanks! Shimbledorf... save your pennies mate. it'd be a great holiday. rofl@yossarian... yes, that was lame ;)

Will poke around a bit if y'all don't mind. I already learned something useful during my lurking yesterday :D

[budafist]

Welcome!

Sydney is the only place in Australia I've ever been to. Twice in fact.

[Kristine65]

teehee... isn't New Zealand closer to Sydney than Perth? ;)

I could spend about 3 months in New Zealand just taking photos. Would love to pop over there for a while :D

[Two-Toe Tom]

welcome to the forum kris! :)

[budafist]

teehee... isn't New Zealand closer to Sydney than Perth? ;)

I could spend about 3 months in New Zealand just taking photos. Would love to pop over there for a while :D

Totally. I'm pretty sure it's cheaper for you to fly to NZ than it is for you to fly to Perth.

[Kristine65]

loooool... not surprising. I really should take my next holiday there. Might take my Dad over and do the tourist thing.

Thanks again for the warm welcome folks :)