Monday, April 23, 2012

Design Attempt #1

So I've been downloading Gimp to help me with some graphic design. I know it's all quite beginner looking--- but here is my random things I have so far. Please feel free to comment and give me tips!!!

A poster design of one of my favorite bands--- Owl City.

Matt and I are planning on tying the knot this October (don't worry, haven't gotten a ring yet but that should be coming soon :)) Not too sure exactly as to which weekend so I just picked a random one just to give me something to make a design with.
One of the many, maaaaany new logos for tha blog. Will have a new one up in no time. :P

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Life Updates

So I've been out of my blogging schedule for a while.... imagine that. :/

I wish I could say that I have a lot to blog about my life lately. But here are the quick updates on the life of Mall-or-eyyyy.

1. Haven't heard back from Central Magnet. I'm still having faith and believing in the Lord that everything will be laid out just fine by the end of the summer. Though it still doesn't make the wait more bearable. I have found several openings in Metro Nashville (one of them being in Hillsboro, which is an area I absolutely love) and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that at least some of these will lead to something good.

2. I've been finding myself applying to a bunch of random jobs in Nashville area. Some of them have been recruiter jobs, administrative and executive assistant jobs. One of them actually was the assistant to the VP of Live Events for Dave Ramsey. I am really, really keeping my fingers crossed for that one. It's not in education but who the crap cares, it's for Dave Ramsey!!! ...Whatever, I can dream.

3. I've made a major discovery with all this job hunting I've been doing lately.

I've made the ultimate decision to get back into the design field.

I know I've somewhat mentioned it in my previous posts but I have pretty much made it a goal. Once I get to Nashville, whatever job I can get, I'm going to save money for 2 or so years and go back to school at Nashville State Community for either graphic design or visual communications. Until then, I'm going to be jumping back into design on my free time and build up a good line of work. I've got good knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign but my classes at UT Martin stopped there.

I think what triggered this interest was the realization that I would love to work in the entertainment industry. Whether it's music, television, radio or film. Come to think of it, I don't even care if that particular job is graphic design, but I want to be able to work creatively in some type of creative-centered company.

Any form of words of advice from anybody, in terms of programs or tutorials will be greatly appreciated.

Off for lunch. More to come soon.