Michael from Vancouver, Canada, who is by the way a graphic artist, suggested me something I haven't really thought about. To study "art". According to him, I have some creative qualiity in me. I don't see it that much but he does. All I did art in my life was when I studied a BFA program for about 2 terms. I changed my major to Biochemistry after that. Thoughts come and go, and I admit I have interest in doing something artistic. I have never thought I'd want to do this more seriously. I hear being creative is difficult sometimes. I can easily imagine how hard it can be. I haven't really come to the conclusion yet. The scariest thing of all is change a career path at the age of 30. Well, make it 31. My IT field is very promising and I have never thought of being creative as my job requires me to be mathematic instead. I like being mathematic actually. I can be a big failure if I decide to do something artistic. But on the other hand, I want to explorer how articstic I can be. It's such a juxtaposition. I am not going to decide to conclude it right away. I have never been thinking about my life plan adjustment this much. But I currrently am. I will try to see if I can create any portfolio but if it doesn't turn out good, I'd probably give up on the idea of being artistic. I will know... I will sleep on it. It's giving me headache but I am excited oddly at the same time. I drew this hand quickly to calm myself down while thinking about odd things...... Going to church. Happy Sunday everybody!
artistic vs mathematic
Michael from Vancouver, Canada, who is by the way a graphic artist, suggested me something I haven't really thought about. To study "art". According to him, I have some creative qualiity in me. I don't see it that much but he does. All I did art in my life was when I studied a BFA program for about 2 terms. I changed my major to Biochemistry after that. Thoughts come and go, and I admit I have interest in doing something artistic. I have never thought I'd want to do this more seriously. I hear being creative is difficult sometimes. I can easily imagine how hard it can be. I haven't really come to the conclusion yet. The scariest thing of all is change a career path at the age of 30. Well, make it 31. My IT field is very promising and I have never thought of being creative as my job requires me to be mathematic instead. I like being mathematic actually. I can be a big failure if I decide to do something artistic. But on the other hand, I want to explorer how articstic I can be. It's such a juxtaposition. I am not going to decide to conclude it right away. I have never been thinking about my life plan adjustment this much. But I currrently am. I will try to see if I can create any portfolio but if it doesn't turn out good, I'd probably give up on the idea of being artistic. I will know... I will sleep on it. It's giving me headache but I am excited oddly at the same time. I drew this hand quickly to calm myself down while thinking about odd things...... Going to church. Happy Sunday everybody!
Read my lips.
You. Have. It. In. You.
Keep up the great work!
You are *definitely* gifted in your sketching and I think your animated posts are AMAZING, but I think you know better than anyone how difficult it is to switch careers in Japan, especially given the current economy. Conbini Boy is conbini-bound because he quit his job to travel in the US for 18 months. He's having a hard time finding a permanent job now, but it's not because he's a bad guy or a bad worker. It's just the way Japan is. I'd keep drawing as a hobby--maybe you can sell pieces on eBay or at weekend events. It's much safer to stay in IT, I think!
Hey, there could be something there. Ever thought of doing more with your sketching?
Paul
You know, there's really no such thing as being a failure in artistry. It's self expression, and it's like saying you're a failure in blogging.
Which of course, you're SO not, and thus you won't in art either.
Switching lines isn't easy. As I mentioned all too often, coming from a science degree & now doing a mass communications job is challenging,but more satisfying. Compiling your port folio whiles you still work at IT is a wise decision. And don't take rejection too hard because we face alot of it! Just keep improving and you will be fine!
Hi Mark,
Thanks. I will see if it's doable or not. I might get tired of it before I seriously dig in though. :-) Thanks for stopping by and you have a great day!
Hi GaijinGirl,
That's true but it's going to be Digital Media thingy that my IT background can be benefitial. I mean I am going to use some of my IT background with it. You see I designed the product package at work when they didn't have any designer and the package is still the same as I designed :-) I just wanna see and try before thinking too much. :-) Thanks for your input! Have a great day!
Hi Paul,
It's more like digital media thingy instead of sketching. I'd be totally doomed if I do something like Master of Fine Arts. :-) Because I don't have any basics. :-) I will see how it goes. You have a good day!
HI Will,
That's very sweet of you but Van Gogh didnt' really seem successful when he was alive unfortunately. I just don't wanna be extremely poor to rely on some family's money to live. :-) That's my goal. hehehe. It would be better to get rich with it but I don't see that happening either. I will see. Thanks for stopping by! Good day!
Hi AJ,
That's very nice of you to say so. Well, it's not a final decision and I still have time so I am not sure how far I will go. I might end up sticking up with the current field forever. :-) I am just so excited about the idea of doing something I wanted to do. :-) Thanks for stopping by and you have a wondeful day!