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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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