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Monday, October 06, 2008
According to Thomas Edison "Genius is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration" this mean that you must be more on hard work than wishing to be someone. Even if you are not a genius, you can use the same strategies as Aristotle and Einstein to harness the power of your creative mind and better manage your future as an intellectual or anything for that matter.
The following 5 tips encourage you to think productively, rather than reproductively, in… continue reading
Monday, September 22, 2008
As an aspiring designer, it is essential that you have these five items with you on a daily basis. What are these five items you many ask? Well, the first is a Disposable Print Portfolio. To find out what the other 4 are and why it is essential to have them be sure to continue reading this blog. continue reading
Monday, September 15, 2008
On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day is a time for us to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans. Constitution Day (or Citizenship Day) is an American federal holiday that recognizes the ratification of the United States Constitution, and also recognizes all who have become citizens due to either coming of… continue reading
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Are you a freelance artist or a starving artist who needs more exposure or marketing but cannot afford to pay for it at the moment? If so, then this blog will certainly be of much benefit to you. Find out how to get free (that’s right FREE) business cards, logo designs, websites, note pads, decals and even magnets from VistaPrints. For more information about VistaPrints and the plethora of items they offer for free continue reading this blog! continue reading
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
This weblog has been created to provide you with some tips and strategies for writing your resume. As you all prepare for graduation and start the job searching process, it is essential that you have a resume that truly depicts your past experiences, education, affiliations and interest in the position. This blog also includes URLs to examples of both good and bad resumes. Check it out, as I am sure you will benefit from the strategies included. continue reading
Monday, August 25, 2008
Are you often tired, frustrated, or have a lack of appetite? Are you overwhelmed by your job or school responsibilities or both? If so, it is likely that you are stressed out. This weblog has been created to provide strategies for dealing with stress responsibly. As college students your responsibilities can be very demanding and it is imperative that you take the right precautions when coping. To find out more about positively dealing with stress… continue reading
Monday, August 18, 2008
Fashion is certainly a pivotal ingredient for most peoples approach towards their style and appearance. And in such a competitive market, some designers have over time earned a more prestigious ranking than others. These highly adored designers are the creators of new trends in fashion, some of which have attained an iconic status because of their world-renowned popularity. But what truly is the cause of such fanfare? Some designer logos have achieved… continue reading
Monday, August 11, 2008
As a novice designer studying the work of other artists is a fundamental aspect of developing yourself further as visual artist. You can learn whats been done, what can be done, whats in style and out of style, new techniques, you get inspired and everything you absorb becomes apart of who you are as a designer. The more you absorb the richer your sense of design is. Included in this blog is a collection of URLS of some amazing graphic designers. continue reading
Monday, August 04, 2008
Yes, college students are very busy, hard working, independent adults who often do not have enough time in the day to accomplish half of the items on their to-do-list. That I have personally experienced as both an undergraduate student and masters level student. Whether students are reading, researching, writing, typing, volunteering, protesting, fundraising or tutoring there is always something going on that stretches their time. With a schedule… continue reading
Monday, July 28, 2008
How much do the colors used in your designs effect the response from your audience? Do the colors used have any effect at all on your audience? Are you a new designer who is having a difficult time attracting a client base? Are your potential clients eyeballing your artwork and then simply walking away, or visiting your website only to briefly check it out and then off to the next? If this sounds like you odds are it is not the type of art you are… continue reading
Monday, July 21, 2008
There are a lot of freelance artist in the world who unfortunately do not make a lot of money (if any) for their artwork. Some freelancers spend their lives creating wonderful works of art, but if they have no fan base or anyone to sell their work to, then all of their work is essentially in vain; in turn wasting energy, money and time. For those of you who want to make money from your work, pay close attention. This weblog includes several tips for… continue reading
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
I can remember the moment I got my first digital camera, my view of the planet completely changed. I saw something beautiful and aesthetically pleasing in my surroundings, that I had to capture. I was constantly experimenting and continually loading my images to my laptop. Well, one day I decided to work on a project. I knew I had all of the pictures I would need; however they were all saved somewhere on my hard-drive…in one of those many folders.… continue reading
Monday, July 14, 2008
As you all probably know, there are a lot of companies out there that offer cheap/inexpensive web hosting. When I say cheap I mean roughly $3 per month. Even with such a small fee, most are somewhat satisfied with their provider. However, some of these inexpensive hosting companies may provide poor customer support and may often have down times. Additionally, some providers are only available in certain areas. This blog is going to address cheap web… continue reading
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Are you still wearing trends from the 1990s? Has it been over three months since you have even been in a clothing store? If you are wearing pants and can see your shins when you sit down you need a makeover! This blog includes a list of my top eleven tips for updating your outdated wardrobe. After reading this, you will never again have to question your since of style! continue reading
Often times, I visit websites that are utterly bizarre. There is music blasting, the navigation is unbearable, the color scheme is out of control, or worst of all the page will take fifteen minutes to load. Because of this, I have decided to include a few tips for designing a "Clean & Efficient Website". Take the time to read some of my favorite tips for creating a website that will keep your clients coming back for more and referring you to their… continue reading
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