Mid-Term Reflections
This week marks mid-term, the middle of the Fall semester. That means we have eight weeks behind us and eight weeks left to go.
It’s thrilling to look back at the projects I’ve done so far, and tally all the great things I’ve learned, some of which I’ve shared here recently.
- We’ve covered various techniques, from drawing, sketching, pen and ink, digital college, acrylic painting, and line drawings.
- We’ve tried several different usages, from editorial illustrations to advertising illustrations, posters to trading cards to icons to greeting cards, to logos and labels.
I think one of the most important skills I continue to build on is developing an eye for the right design elements for the purpose and audience. We are also learning the business side of being an illustrator, which is exciting to dream about.
I’ve also designed several websites with new web skills, primarily how to use better html code for search engine optimization, how to organize information better and in more visually appealing ways, how to set up interesting photo galleries, and how to design a site to be flexible for a desktop screen, tablet and mobile device.
I’m excited about all the things still left to cover in the next eight weeks. Posters, spot illustrations, logos, packaging designs, tshirt design, self promo product, and more fun stuff!
I hope you’ll continue to stay with me on this journey. Thanks for stopping by!
I love seeing all the great things that you are learning and creating. You are so very talented!
Thanks so much Dana! I often have a hard time sharing my design projects, so I appreciate your encouraging feedback.
You are learning the most interesting things!
There is a lot to this program too!!! Look at you go Terri! ((((Hugs))))
You must look forward to each and every class!
Lots of good stuff, Terri! It’s fun to watch over your shoulder:)
Yay for midterm week! 🙂 That’s where we are, too. Loving your paints. So impressed with your decision to do this!
Sound like you have learned some great things, and there are more wonderful things coming up! It goes by so quickly and your progress is really impressive!
Everytime I visit your blog and see all your beautiful projects, I always think “Oh, I should have moved to the US and followed all these awesome courses”. I’d really love to do that too. You seem so passionate about your projects that I’m sure I’m not the only one who want to join! 🙂
I really enjoy watching you progress through your classes. Your work is just beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing what, at times, must be very personal to you. You are so inspiring!