this is my blog

Chicago has shown awkwardly true. I am not good at the things I enjoy. I enjoy graphic design but am not that good at it. My designs lack the sophistication that other designers with my experience have. I am trying to get out there and develop artistically. I recently designed a sign for this person who jokingly said they might as well open a lounge in their basement because friends hangout there frequently. I was impressed that I actually had the desire to create it. I have always wanted to make a neon looking sign in Illustrator. I learned a lot making the sign but it turned out, well, kinda goofy. I ended up sending it to the person just for fun (feeling impressed that I had even done anything). When I looked at it the next day, I was sort of embarrassed that I had sent it.I need to work more on it and develop the texture and layering more.

I am trying to break out and share my work more even though I know it lacks sophistication (seamless textures and layering). My recent motivation to develop work is my fear of my job not being renewed. I need to have fresh work (Sierra Club does not really provide that anymore, mainly web up keep) and some base clients. I am working with a french bakery right now. I basically emailed them and asked if I could redesign their website. Their website is so boring compared to their food. They said yes and I sent them a few samples over the weekend. An acquaintance here in the city is a comedian. I am going to see if he wants a website re-design.