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hello sir
1- is it able for someone discover his drawing or painting talent in age of 24 ? ( noticed that their circumstances didn't let him discover that in school or college ? ) please comment
2- from being child I like colorize more than drawing I just like to draw something like (sky-moon-sunset-sunrise-sun-sea-river-mountains-trees...) some times making strange figures with mixing of color
is this a talent ? if yes whats that type of this sort of art named ?
3- last thing if I m begin to practice paint & drawing , which tools I have to buy (for beginner) according the sort of paints I mentioned above
type of pencil ( orignal pencil or coal pencil)
whats type of color I have to use (pistil-guwash-oil-...) ?
also type of white board ?
wish to hear from you soon
thanks
Hello there!
Just as a small correction, I'm a ma'am, not a sir. :) But no worries.
Now, question #1, yes, it's absolutely possible to not have realized a talent until the age of 24. Some are aware of an artistic talent early, and some don't even really start to explore or realize artistic skills until much, much later in life.
#2. Talent is what you make of it. Just because you enjoy color more than drawing doesn't change anything. If you love art and love expressing yourself creatively, then you're good.
Without seeing a sample of your artwork, I wouldn't be able to give you a category name to your style.
#3. There are so many art supplies. Over time, you are going to want to try a wide variety so that you can find out what you like. I suggest getting a small pencil set with different levels (lighter and darker) of graphite, and a good eraser. A charcoal pencil is also a good idea. Great for sketching. Also try some drawing pens of different thicknesses as well. As to color-related supplies, grab what interests you. Acrylic is the easiest paint to get used to. Oil is great if you want to experiment with color over time since it dries slowly. Dry or oil pastels are great for quick experiments with color and for different effects. Watercolor, colored pencils, and markers are also options.
As to your drawing surface, start off with a sketch book. That way you can carry it anywhere you go and have plenty of pages to experiment with your new art supplies.
Hope this helps you out!
Best of luck,
Gianina
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Gianina L.
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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