In an attempt to capture a wider audience and also as a way to complete my face tuh face illustration project, I took to the site Behance to portray an accumulation of my finished artwork. Behance is a website that allows you to create an online portfolio of creative projects an connect with a network of people. Individuals have been hired and discovered through Behance due to its easy accessibility. Self promotion is the backbone of this platform.
I have published my Face tuh Face project that can be viewed here.
So, we have, unfortunately come to the bitter-sweet end. My goal, in the beginning was to find an illustration style that I could call my own. Though, I do not think I have quite achieved that goal, the process has been a beneficial one nonetheless. I have grown a greater appreciation for the artists that live in the creative sphere. I believe part of my talent lies in mimicking those of others, which lends itself to being more difficult than one may assume. My style will continue to blossom as I journey down the path of a graphic artist, I have no doubt about that. I'm currently under the impression that only when my back is against the wall, and I am really required to produce art that completely reflects myself is when my creativity will kick into high gear. I thrive under pressure and I think that would be a huge motivation for me. As for now, my technical skills have improved significantly, as I have illustrated using techniques that I doubted were capable of my hands.
It is extremely hard to allocate time for personal illustrations in this field and this project allowed for just that. Now it is back to desigining to satisfy clients rather than myself, which can be pretty challenging. I guess the end isn't as sweet as it is bitter.
-S.R
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