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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| exhibiting | 1/30/2012 | DJ Murphy |
| Q: I have a very thin resume and have never sold a painting. I realize this might be a problem when ... A: Depending on your work style, quality, etc., and whether it fits into what the gallery might want, ... | ||
| 17 and want to be an artist. advice? | 12/27/2011 | DJ Murphy |
| Q: I am 17 and I want to be an artist and have my work exhibited in galleries and also do commission ... A: Good for you to want to explore an avocation or vocation in the art world. It is an uphill struggle ... | ||
| Getting back into some freelance work | 11/18/2011 | DJ Murphy |
| Q: Murphy, I am an artist that has had to make a career change due to the present economic challenges. ... A: First thank you for being on the front lines as a fire fighter.... The economy has put more than a ... | ||
| I need a head start? | 11/15/2011 | DJ Murphy |
| Q: well, I'm just a teenager who will complete 18 next year. I have been thinking lately of selling ... A: We all started "small".....so don't let that idea be an impediment to making a go out of a career as ... | ||
| gallery portfolio | 9/21/2011 | DJ Murphy |
| Q: When a gallery requests you visit them to see your portfolio, what materials should you include in ... A: For your portfolio to be presented to the gallery....put in the following perhaps either in three ... | ||
| gallery portfolio | 9/21/2011 | Gianina L. |
| Q: When a gallery requests you visit them to see your portfolio, what materials should you include in ... A: The materials you include depends on the type of work you do, the type of work you plan on showing, ... | ||
| Savannah College of Art and Design | 7/29/2011 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I am a BFA student with an emphasis in Painting. I am interested to hear your experience at SCAD, I ... A: I attended SCAD in Savannah. The Atlanta location opened much after I had graduated. Through the ... | ||
| Career paths in the art world | 7/29/2011 | DJ Murphy |
| Q: I am currently a senior BFA student with an emphasis in painting and trying to make a major decision ... A: Not sure if my path is the best for you.....I had a communications major undergraduate and an MBA ... | ||
| career in ART | 6/27/2011 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I want to start my career as a designer.I would like to learn about the basics components of ... A: Are you in the United States or in another country? The information I am providing is for the U.S. ... | ||
| Character art and design | 6/25/2011 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I have a friend who wants to go into a career of what she calls "Character art and design", ... A: :) As to your first question, character art and design is directed to the design of the characters ... | ||
| career in ART | 6/22/2011 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I want to start my career as a designer.I would like to learn about the basics components of ... A: The majority of all design school programs start out with classes in the basics of design to teach ... | ||
| Character art and design | 6/19/2011 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I have a friend who wants to go into a career of what she calls "Character art and design", ... A: Emi! Your friend is correct. Character art and design has to do with developing the look, feel and ... | ||
| Art | 5/5/2011 | Patti |
| Q: i'm currently working on a project for my AVID class. My subject is about art and i'm making an art ... A: When putting a portfolio together, it should contain about 10-20 samples of your very best work. It ... | ||
| Can't find artist | 4/24/2011 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I was hoping you'd be able to tell me who the artist for this is? A: I don't know the artist first hand, but the style looks vaguely familiar. I'll certainly try and ... | ||
| Drawing | 4/11/2011 | Patti |
| Q: ummm...please how can i improve on my art as a comic artist.Thing is have practice alot sometimes ... A: You didn't say how long you've been working on your improving your talent. Practice is important ... | ||
| blending acrylics | 3/27/2011 | DJ Murphy |
| Q: I was just wondering if you could help me out with a technique problem I'm having. Do you know of ... A: Let me see if I understand....the paint brush has a color on it and you want the brush stroke to ... | ||
| blending acrylics | 3/27/2011 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I was just wondering if you could help me out with a technique problem I'm having. Do you know of ... A: What have you tried so far to achieve the affect you're looking for? Sometimes looking for the right ... | ||
| blending acrylics | 3/27/2011 | Patti |
| Q: I was just wondering if you could help me out with a technique problem I'm having. Do you know of ... A: First, make sure your paint is the correct consistency. It should be the consistency of light to ... | ||
| Brown Craft Paper Wall Art/Mounting HELP | 3/16/2011 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I have begun painting with acrylics on large sheets cut from a roll of brown craft paper. I love how ... A: Hey again! That is a very good question. The matte medium should not affect the paint color, ... | ||
| Canvas Wall Art | 3/15/2011 | DJ Murphy |
| Q: How can I create a "curling up" of the corners on a canvas, in the same way of painting on brown ... A: ...do an experiment first on unpainted canvas. Put water on the back side of one corner....and then ... | ||
| Brown Craft Paper Wall Art/Mounting HELP | 3/14/2011 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I have begun painting with acrylics on large sheets cut from a roll of brown craft paper. I love how ... A: I love that you are finding materials that you enjoy working with. Let me get to your two questions. ... | ||
| underpainting with acrylics | 2/18/2011 | Patti |
| Q: I'm a new acrylic painter and I seem to be having a lot of trouble telling when to undercoat the ... A: How I work is, I first start with a light shade of what every the object in the painting will ... | ||
| underpainting in acrylic | 2/18/2011 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I'm a new acrylic painter and I seem to be having a lot of trouble telling when to undercoat the ... A: When underpainting with acrylics, you can do whatever you want. It all depends on the look and mood ... | ||
| Fashion Portfolio | 2/15/2011 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I am a Fashion design graduate with 5 yrs experience in this field. Now I would like to apply for ... A: I am based in the United States so I'm not familiar with these schools. However, use their websites ... | ||
| Fashion Portfolio | 2/15/2011 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I am a Fashion design graduate with 5 yrs experience in this field. Now I would like to apply for ... A: I am not familiar with writing project proposals for higher studies, but in terms of an art-related ... | ||
| eco friendly acrylic paints | 1/8/2011 | DJ Murphy |
| Q: I'm a new artist who is very concerned about using toxic paints that are harmful to the environment, ... A: Best to send a note to a supplier like "Blick"....which sells paints, etc. Good question, but am ... | ||
| eco friendly acrylic paints | 1/8/2011 | Patti |
| Q: I was just wondering if you know of any professional or good quality eco friendly acrylic paints? ... A: Most acrylics are fairly eco friendly. You'd need to be more careful if you were working in Oil ... | ||
| eco friendly acrylic paints | 1/8/2011 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I was just wondering if you know of any professional or good quality eco friendly acrylic paints? ... A: I am not aware of any eco friendly acrylic paints, though I have looked probably for the same ... | ||
| Fashion Portfolio | 12/27/2010 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I am a Fashion design graduate with 5 yrs experience in this field. Now I would like to apply for ... A: Ok, first, find an admissions counselor or anyone at the schools you will be applying to that you ... | ||
| Fashion Portfolio | 12/23/2010 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I am a Fashion design graduate with 5 yrs experience in this field. Now I would like to apply for ... A: I have a few questions for you: Are you applying to a specific school? Which are you having the most ... | ||
| shipping paintings from US to Europe | 12/3/2010 | DJ Murphy |
| Q: I have two paintings on wood panel to ship to Northern Ireland--fairly heavy, about 30 pounds. I ... A: Actually I have only shipped art from the U.S. to Canada....and from Europe to the U.S. I have used ... | ||
| Any Ideas | 10/15/2010 | DJ Murphy |
| Q: I have recently bought this painting and i was wondering have you any idea what is the culture of ... A: Wish I could help you out but would only be guessing....obviously asian, but look like ... | ||
| Value of Michael Warr Watercolor Painting | 9/27/2010 | DJ Murphy |
| Q: I have an original watercolor painting by Michael Warr (see attached photo, 8x10 in size). I have ... A: ....would like to help you out....but appraisals aren't in my area of expertise. Suggest you check ... | ||
| selling drawings | 9/14/2010 | DJ Murphy |
| Q: My area of artistic expertise is in pencil drawing, and I want to be a professional artist selling ... A: Not wanting to be the bearer of bad news....but your friends are correct...it is difficult to sell ... | ||
| pursuing art | 7/31/2010 | Patti |
| Q: Thank you A: What kind of guidance do you need? You didn't mention the medium you've been working in that's ... | ||
| majors in fashion | 7/12/2010 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I want to learn how to draw and design but also learn the business side of fashion what should I ... A: Now, when you say that it combines design and drawing with marketing, accounting, and ... | ||
| majors in fashion | 7/10/2010 | Gianina L. |
| Q: I want to learn how to draw and design but also learn the business side of fashion what should I ... A: First, I just want to say that you shouldn't look into your college future and think of it as ... | ||
| Identifying a work | 7/9/2010 | Gianina L. |
| Q: Gianina, I discovered a painting many years ago on the internet that I loved and kept an image of ... A: Sometimes identifying artwork can be very difficult. Any idea if it's an actual impressionist ... | ||
| Struggling | 6/18/2010 | Gianina L. |
| Q: Well, I've been drawing for most of my life, only seriously starting in the seventh grade. Though, I ... A: Geez, I completely understand what you're going through. I've been there. Many artists have been ... | ||
| Selling prints | 6/14/2010 | Patti |
| Q: I have created a style to my digital art that I feel is unique enough to spark interest. Its a ... A: Finding a gallery means leg work. Make a list of local galleries, and find out who the director is ... | ||
Gianina L.
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions concerning most traditional mediums such as acrylics, watercolor, colored pencils, collage/cut paper, graphite, charcoal, and pen and ink. I also have strong, advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Powerpoint and Publisher; and beginner to immediate level knowledge in Illustrator, Freehand, After Effects, and Flash. In addition, I can cover miscellaneous subjects such as portfolio preparation, applying to art schools, art school study skills, color theory, basic design and drawing principles, basic animation techniques, working on personal art styles and exploring new artistic techniques. Topics such as the detailed legal aspects of art, web programming and Flash action scripting do not fall under my area of expertise.
Experience
Experience
in the Area
I graduated summa cum laude with a double BFA in Illustration and Computer Art
(specializing in 2-dimensional animation) from the Savannah College of Art and
Design, where as a student, I happily tutored fellow peers in all aspects of art
and created numerous illustrations for the school newspaper. For the past
several years, I have been illustrating seminar books, designing numerous
graphics, and creating short animation sequences for use in video. In addition,
I work as a private tutor and am co-director / co-owner of a company that
focuses on and promotes the local music industry. I assist with all the
day-to-day operations of this company as well as manage all art direction and
design.
Education/Credentials
Savannah College of Art and Design
BFA Computer Art, Illustration
Summa Cum Laude
Dean's List, GPA 4.0
Awards and Honors
Induction into Alpha Pi Beta honor society for art and design, 2002
Outstanding Achievement in Computer Art, 2002
Outstanding Student for the academic year 2001-2002
Awarded "Most Dependable" for District, the student newspaper, 2002
Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, May 2001
Better Business Bureau Honesty in Advertising Essay Competition, Merit
Award, November 1998
Mary Renee Whelan Scholarship, Savannah College of Art and Design
Exhibitions and Festivals:
Embodiement; Myths in Animal Form, www.postpicasso.com, December 10 - January
10, 2005
SCAD Alumni Show, Stardust Café, Orlando, FL; December 2004
Finalist, International Juried Online Symbolist Art Show, www.dracoblu.com, May
2004 - April 2005
Finalist, International Juried Online Symbolist Art Show, www.dracoblu.com, May
2003 - April 2004
Senior Showcase, SCAD Pei Ling Chan Gallery, Savannah, GA; May 2002
2D or not 2D, SCAD Trustees Theatre, Savannah, GA; April 2002
Small Works, SCAD Exhibit A Gallery, Savannah, GA; November 7 - December 31,
2001; art was purchased
Magnanimata Animation Festival, May 1999
Publications
Quoted briefly in Animation World Magazine, "Predicting the Future of
Futurama" (April 1999) and "Ed, Edd, n Eddy: A Unique Approach"
(June 1999)
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