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Portfolio Reviews: Just Do It

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This past Monday night (the 15th), I had a portfolio consultation with Penguin Books Art Director, Giuseppe Castellano, via his online school, The Illustration Department. I’ve learned there are other art education sites that offer similar consultations, such as Society Of Visual Storytelling (group setting) and Schoolism (one-on-one, limited spots). I went with Mr. Castellano for a few different reasons: 1) the consultation was very affordable; 2) it’s a one-on-one consultation, so it was going to … Read More

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Breathe… And Forget Everyone Else

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What I thought I was going to write about for today’s post got pre-empted by another subject. Thanks to Twitter. I went to high school with a few guys that liked to draw. A couple of them, one or two years younger than me, were obviously very, very good. You could see they had talent, and these were the guys I “competed” with, making sure my stuff was better than theirs. Looking back with an objective … Read More

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Figuring Out The Balance… Still

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Just a short post today. For the past two years, I’ve been training in Wing Chun kung fu. I really love it because it fulfills different needs: I’m doing something that connects me to my Chinese heritage; it fulfills the analytical part of my brain; there are many lessons that can be applied to everyday life; I’m learning how to defend myself; I’m learning to relax and go with the flow – this last bit is … Read More

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Distractions (AKA: Forks In The Road You Probably Shouldn’t Follow… But Really Want To)

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It’s really easy to get distracted. I’m not talking about letting video games, girls, booze, and unwatched episodes of The West Wing lure you away from doing art (yes, I have yet to get through The West Wing Give me a break. I’ve been busy for the past 15+ years). Those things are all minor distractions that are essentially entertainment and a break away from work. No, I’m talking about the temptation to take an entirely … Read More

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