Life from Art

What does it mean to be an artist?  What does it mean to be a designer?   These are questions that are frequently discussed in my circle of friends.  I aspire to both titles.  As an artist I can appreciate the play of color, texture, and line within a piece of art.  Whether a piece of organic sculpture, an exquisitely worked piece of metal, or a sumptuous garment, my life is filled with works of art.  But as a designer I can appreciate the precision of a well-tailored piece of clothing, the forethought and research put into a piece of metal work, or the structural magnificence of monumental works.

But why I am an artist is a question with a much simpler answer.

I am an artist because I am compelled to create.  Ever since childhood, as long as I can recall, I have always loved to create something from (seemingly) nothing.  Whether that was drawing, painting and later writing and creating costumes and clothes.

But beyond my compulsion is a passion for always bettering myself, my work, my craft.  That is why I am here.  Here at UW Stout, here in this life drawing course.  I want to be the best artist and the best designer that I possibly can.  This will only be achieved through practicing my craft, working hard, and viewing my work with a keen and critical eye.

The main reason I want to take this life drawing course is to learn to draw from what I see more accurately.  I've done stylistic drawing, and no small amount of still life, but so little of my instruction has been focused on truly realistic representations.

I want to pursue a career as a concept artist in the video game industry and in order to do this, I must improve my drawing skills and develop a unique and singular style in my drawing.

An example of a concept artists finished piece to give to a character modeller*

A character Design study for Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" universe.*

I know that through practice and perseverance I will excel and be successful in my endeavors in this course and in life.

*The above images are not my own creations, they are examples of the work I wish to produce in the future.