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there is a phenomena I had did it during my childhood where it is (1994)

I have an adoration with movie subtitles , portraits .....

I was imagine a movie picture in my mind then getting an personal photos according to persons I imagined then copy their faces in transparent paper sometimes bodies , sometimes I complete their bodies in caricatured way (by my drawing)

then colourize it then adding a large fonted subtitles & colourized it I reached a new creative simple movie portrait

sometimes did that as imagining a pictures on my mind or view then choose the photos represent the views I imagine it reach that I may photograph new one under my direction then collect this view by coping it in transparent paper then colourize then sometimes adding my simple hand drawing to it ....................


simply this hobby remain with me for long time but I didnt understand or know until this moment whY I was did that , whats motives let me did that , is that may be fine arts tendencies or what is that a talent ?

I know well the graphics software covered all of that but I had did that before graphics revolution appear I mentioned thats was since 1994 , I did when I was 9th year or 10th

also noticed that I havent the talent to draw completed caricatures , persons , portrays , I may draw landscape only

wish to hear from you soon


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Hello!

I am not quite sure what you are asking. If you've had any kind of inspiration to create artwork of any kind, then you must indeed have an interest in art. A "talent" or a "fine arts tendency" is almost the same thing. If you like drawing or using graphics, then you obviously like to express yourself in a creative manner which is a wonderful thing.

Please let me know if you have a more specific question that I can help you answer.

Thank you!
Sincerely,
Gianina L.

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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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