1. I think that my observational drawing skills need improving. I often draw from imagination and my illustrations are a simplistic style that does not always reflect the real object that it represents. I need to keep practicing the method of drawing from life in order to inform my work.
As an illustrator, I will be challenged to draw things that I do not know much about, so I want to be able to deconstruct the mechanics of the subject with competence.
I believe that the more you practice something, the better you become. I hope that this course pushes me to build upon my weaknesses using this principle.
As an illustrator, I will be challenged to draw things that I do not know much about, so I want to be able to deconstruct the mechanics of the subject with competence.
I believe that the more you practice something, the better you become. I hope that this course pushes me to build upon my weaknesses using this principle.
2. I lack confidence in my work. I struggle to show close friends my work when I am not happy with it, so presenting it in a critique situation is not a strength of mine.
I struggle with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and I don't want it to rule my life; I want to overcome this as a personal priority, but I know that overcoming anxiety would also affect my ability to contribute to group tasks within University and enable me to accept my work as an illustrator.
I want to be able to share my progress and ask for advice instead of hiding my sketches away and struggling alone.
This is a big wish, but I am moving forward with every blog post!
I struggle with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and I don't want it to rule my life; I want to overcome this as a personal priority, but I know that overcoming anxiety would also affect my ability to contribute to group tasks within University and enable me to accept my work as an illustrator.
I want to be able to share my progress and ask for advice instead of hiding my sketches away and struggling alone.
This is a big wish, but I am moving forward with every blog post!
3. I need to be more decisive. I struggle to make even the most simple decisions, fearing that I may be making the wrong choice. I often ask other people to make the choice for me but I need to gain control and take responsibility for my actions. Have your own opinions.
Stop asking your mum what you should do!
I know that this strategy would never work out for me in the future and it is already dragging me backwards. As a learner and a professional, you must have your own mind.
Stop asking your mum what you should do!
I know that this strategy would never work out for me in the future and it is already dragging me backwards. As a learner and a professional, you must have your own mind.
4. I would like to improve my skills in printmaking and try out some techniques that I haven't attempted before, such as textile printing and aquatint etching.
I'd like to sign up to workshops and learn new picture making processes. Don't be scared, get out there and make the most of it! Don't waste your time or let opportunities pass by you. University is a gym and you have a gold membership - use it!
I'd like to sign up to workshops and learn new picture making processes. Don't be scared, get out there and make the most of it! Don't waste your time or let opportunities pass by you. University is a gym and you have a gold membership - use it!
5. I want to improve my knowledge on the subject of illustration and learn about new practitioners that I've yet to encounter. I want to expand my interests and visual vocabulary of artists. There is so much still to learn.
Go to exhibitions. Read more books. Know more things! Discuss, share and research.
Go to exhibitions. Read more books. Know more things! Discuss, share and research.
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