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Hello Gianina Lopategui-
  At my university in Art Class I must create a peice of art work such as a drawing, painting, sculpture,etc. I would like it to be one of these mediums and include my boyfriend and I somehow. Although I have no clue what to do. I was hoping you might have an idea for me. Sorry if this is not your area, I wasn't sure who to ask.
Thank you for your help,
Devon

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Hi Devon,

I am not sure I can provide you with any ideas without having more specific information on the assignment. However, just handing you an idea might not be the best option anyways because you will want whatever piece you create to speak from and about you.

Basically, find some time to start a serious brainstorming session. Put music on that moves you. Bring out good ol' pencil and paper and start doodling what comes to mind. Bring out magazines, newspapers and books and assemble images and words that provide a feel for what you are going for. Research art pieces. If you come across something you like, remember it. For example, if I came across a Mondrian painting that I adored, I wouldn't blatantly copy it but may be inspired to do a modernistic painting with bold colors. If you want to include your boyfriend, ponder what meaning or message about him or about the two of you that you want to represent in this piece. Do you want to do a portrait? Then think about what kind of portrait or medium would suit his personality the best.

Hopefully, by giving your brain a chance to think freely, you will come across your idea naturally. Don't overwhelm yourself by trying to come up with a complicated, extravagant idea...simple works, too.

Best of luck and let me know if you need anything else!
-Gianina

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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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