.freak
08-04-2008, 11:54 AM
Let me start by saying that I'm well aware I've misused the semicolon in my title. It wasn't a mistake, it was habit. See, the forum I've recently been spending alot of time on is going through a "trend" as you might say. Anyway, just thought I'd clear that up, for all those grammar perfectionists... of that's even a word? :D
So, now that that's out of the way, I might as well introduce myself.
My name is Devon. But hey, usernames are there for a reason, so you can all just call me freak. I'm not sure what exactly the age group here is, but I'd say I'm pretty young; I'm fifteen years old. Ever since I was very little (I'm talking six or seven here), I've always had a passion for two things; music and graphics. I'll admit, I've never really had the right resources I needed. It's not necessarily that I couldn't afford them, it was just the fact that I'd never even considered making a career out of music and graphics (though I'm sure I couldn't have afforded the resources, either.)
Anyway, I've finally decided what I want to do with my life. I want to finish highschool, go to a good University, major in record engineering/producing and minor in graphic design or somthing in the same category. Why just minor in graphic design? Well, as much as I love graphics, my main goal is to open a recording studio somewhere. I know, it's going to take a long time, but I'm willing to work at it. I'm doing all I can at the moment; I've taken music my first two years in a row, I have a decent paying, part time summer job (40 hours a week is part time, correct?), and I use most of the money I earn to buy my "tools".
I want to minor in graphic design just in case te recording studio doesn't work out. It's like taking my second biggest passion and using it as a fall-back plan. Still, I'd like to become a decent graphic artist.
Now, for the bitter reality. Most of my "career" in graphic design has been making things called "signatures" for other members on different forums. I'm not sure if we have them here or not; I didn't see the option to edit them in the User Control Panel.
Anyway, that being said, I really have no clue what I'm doing. Sure, I can make some pretty interesting things, but I want to learn about depth, lighting, color (really want to learn about color, for some reason), and all the fancy talk. That's where this forum comes into play. It was the first result I got when I searched "Graphic Design Forum" on google. I was hoping, but sticking around, I'd be able to pick up some tips and tricks from you guys, and maybe even become a better graphic designer, though I doubt that will happen...
Pfft, who am I kidding. I have every intention of becoming a better graphic designer. Not trying to sound full of myself or anything, though. I'm just saying that I'm willing to work on it.
Anyway, I'm done. I'm off to search the forum for some interesting things read about. Thanks for viewing my intro thread!
... Oh wow, that whole thing sounded really cliche, didn't it? :/
P.S.
If anyone has any tips they'd like to pass on (a.k.a. tutoring), please PM me. I can't really offer anything in return (besides eternal gratefulness), so if you're looking for money than forget it. I can, however, offer to try my best. I know that sounds cliche, too, by the way. xD
So, now that that's out of the way, I might as well introduce myself.
My name is Devon. But hey, usernames are there for a reason, so you can all just call me freak. I'm not sure what exactly the age group here is, but I'd say I'm pretty young; I'm fifteen years old. Ever since I was very little (I'm talking six or seven here), I've always had a passion for two things; music and graphics. I'll admit, I've never really had the right resources I needed. It's not necessarily that I couldn't afford them, it was just the fact that I'd never even considered making a career out of music and graphics (though I'm sure I couldn't have afforded the resources, either.)
Anyway, I've finally decided what I want to do with my life. I want to finish highschool, go to a good University, major in record engineering/producing and minor in graphic design or somthing in the same category. Why just minor in graphic design? Well, as much as I love graphics, my main goal is to open a recording studio somewhere. I know, it's going to take a long time, but I'm willing to work at it. I'm doing all I can at the moment; I've taken music my first two years in a row, I have a decent paying, part time summer job (40 hours a week is part time, correct?), and I use most of the money I earn to buy my "tools".
I want to minor in graphic design just in case te recording studio doesn't work out. It's like taking my second biggest passion and using it as a fall-back plan. Still, I'd like to become a decent graphic artist.
Now, for the bitter reality. Most of my "career" in graphic design has been making things called "signatures" for other members on different forums. I'm not sure if we have them here or not; I didn't see the option to edit them in the User Control Panel.
Anyway, that being said, I really have no clue what I'm doing. Sure, I can make some pretty interesting things, but I want to learn about depth, lighting, color (really want to learn about color, for some reason), and all the fancy talk. That's where this forum comes into play. It was the first result I got when I searched "Graphic Design Forum" on google. I was hoping, but sticking around, I'd be able to pick up some tips and tricks from you guys, and maybe even become a better graphic designer, though I doubt that will happen...
Pfft, who am I kidding. I have every intention of becoming a better graphic designer. Not trying to sound full of myself or anything, though. I'm just saying that I'm willing to work on it.
Anyway, I'm done. I'm off to search the forum for some interesting things read about. Thanks for viewing my intro thread!
... Oh wow, that whole thing sounded really cliche, didn't it? :/
P.S.
If anyone has any tips they'd like to pass on (a.k.a. tutoring), please PM me. I can't really offer anything in return (besides eternal gratefulness), so if you're looking for money than forget it. I can, however, offer to try my best. I know that sounds cliche, too, by the way. xD