Graphic Design

Illustrations

What Is Graphic Design

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WHO AM I? (personal survey)

THE BASICS
Name: Ashleigh B. Millsaps
Gender: Female
Birthday: 12/28/1987
Race: Caucasion
Eye color: hazel
Height: 5’1”
School/Grade: UNCC/3.4 GPA
Job: Chick-fil-A; in search of a new one
Status: you mean “In A Relationship”?
Hometown: Mt. Airy (Mayberry), NC
Current Town: Charlotte, NC
Parents: David & Trudi
Siblings: Kylie & Walker (sis & bro)
Pets: 2 dogs
Smoker: definitely not
Drinker: no

OTHER QUESTIONS
Can you speak another language? Spanish
Political stand? Republic
Religion? Christian (Baptist)

PERSONALITY TRAITS
Adaptable? Can be
Ambitious? very
A good listener? absolutely
Attentive? very
Artistic? Isn’t it obvious?
Boring? Hope not
Caring? very
Clumsy? sometimes
Cocky? never
Conceited? Not at all
Confident? usually
Controlling? never
Creative? very
Daring? sometimes
Dependable? yes
Easily Amused? always
Energetic? sometimes
Funny? Can be
Helpful? Try to be
Honest? More often than not
Indecisive? sometimes
Insecure? On a roller coaster…YES!
Jealous? About what?
Logical? sometimes
Modest? usually
Mean? no
Nice? yes
Optimistic? Try to be
Outgoing? usually
Persuasive? Not at all
Polite? usually
Punctual? Try to be
Rational? usually
Respectful? yes
Romantic? You have no idea!
Sarcastic? sometimes
Smart? I’d like to think so...
Shy? no
Talkative? no
Thoughtful? very
Tolerant? I have a list…

My Profession

More frequently I'm asked:
What defines you?
Who influences you?
What is your life purpose?
What kind of art do you make?
Why pursue art for your career?

I've given deep and extensive thought to these things, and I will answer more of them as I go along in life (and in other blogs or posts). There were so many options, the door was wide open with choices that I had for a career path. First, I wanted to be a veterinarian or a pediatrician, but my weak stomach for blood and guts and disease changed my mind. Next, I considered being an actress because I love to sing, dance, and I was always pretending to be someone or something else during my younger years, but living in Hollywood with all that nonsense drama off-stage unmasked the glamour and fantasy; then, I visited New York twice and decided the city-life was not for me. So I kissed Hollywood and Broadway goodbye.

My dad sat down with me one night and we did some research on Graphic Design. At first it seemed too high of an aim (professionally and intellectually) for even my ambitious nature. But my options were slim, so I gave it a shot. It became my new passion! It was art taken to a whole new level! Not only could I use my drawing skills, but I could be on the computer all the time, I could play with words and text in ways I never imagined, I could call myself an artist without getting "oh, you're one of those wierdos" looks because I attached the word "graphic" in front. Suddenly, I was creating art that had a purpose, a professional aspect and concept, a plan. Graphic Design is creativity with restraint. There is nothing that I design that is spontaneous. Every little stroke, letter or word, color, element, and composition is a decision based on preconceived ideas, standards, guidelines, or requirements. Every decision I make has a reason.

There are more definitions and further details for Graphic Design which I will provide and share. Check them out if you think this occupation might be the right one for you. I know it is for me.