Tag Archives: Fantasy
Next Phase, please
I now have come to the next phase of my development in my art. I have spent the last several weeks in a learning curve when it comes to business, social media, job searches, job fairs, interviews, learning the lay … Continue reading
The Art Institute of Sunnyvale.
In my quest to learn and grow as an artist, I am looking into any and every possibility. A few weeks ago, I filled out a small form for the art institute in Sunnyvale. I thought I would get a … Continue reading
IGT of San Francisco
The last few days have been interesting and enlightening. Yesterday, I went for a job interview at a place called IGT (International Gaming Technologies) in San Francisco for the position of game artist. First of all , let me say … Continue reading
A purpose
Currently, I am wrestling with the reality of trying to keep cashflow going, and keeping on target for my business. I understand, no new venture is easy. The new life I have chosen, is going to have its ups and … Continue reading
A good day to start off!
This has been a good day, I must say! 2 Job interviews, and I will be working doing illustration and graphic design for wildlife conservation. A very good day indeed! When starting a new venture, a psychological boost helps keep … Continue reading
Art, insurance and all that.
Whilst I have been combing the job market for any employment in the graphic arts, (freelance, temp, full-time, etc), I also have been looking at a few – off the path venues of employment. At a local job fair, an … Continue reading
Lesson Learned!
Or how to make Lemonade out of lemons. It has been an interesting few months, to say the least. With moving, coming west, working a temp job, starting up a small business. I have worked non-stop for over 20 years. … Continue reading
Grumpy Old Men.
Well, they weren’t grumpy, but they were old. I had my first meeting with 2 counselors from SCORE today. No, SCORE isn’t a trained group of ninja assassins (I think). Well, they may be, but that is besides the point. … Continue reading
Knowing is half the battle. Proving it is the other half.
Ah, times are so fast paced. I have been looking at various freelance and permanent positions for my bread and butter money until Tyrlion Design takes off and becomes an entity unto its own. And I see the work … Continue reading
It’s really a matter of refinement.
I have noticed over the years how many really good artists sketches start with just a squiggle. This squiggle often times isn’t any more refined than any other artist, and sometimes, even a child’s. However, if one does get the … Continue reading