Hannah Wilson GDS-222

"We are shaped and fashioned by what we love" I always keep coffee near by to boost my creativity      This week, we re-read the first chapter of Steal Like an Artist.  Going back through the chapter, I took a closer look at some of quotes in the "Genealogy of Ideas" section.   "Every new idea is just a mash up or a remix of one or more previous ideas...You are, in fact, a mash up of  what you choose to let in to your life".    I've gone through a quite a bit of variety in my life.  As a kid, I loved the Beatles but grew up to love Eminem.  I started out with a great love of every thing Disney princess and sparkles.  Today, I'm more interested everything Doctor Who and Star Wars.  Once in a while, I'll be cleaning out a drawer or a closet and find things that I lost or put away.  Whether it's a CD or a sweater, I'll sometimes think, "why did I love this so much back then?" (i.e. all my Nickelback...

Before I began reading, I thought that  this was going to be another text book to read.  Now that I've read the first chapter (and a few more), I find it very interesting!  The author has helpful advice to give about creating work and finding inspiration.  Each chapter has a thought or scenario that feels relatable to something I've gone through in the creative process. Personally, I wouldn't feel right stealing an idea from someone else.  However, the author states in the book that "all creative work builds on what came before.  Nothing is completely original".  When I was a kid, I had a lot of books on how to draw different things from Marvel superheroes to Disney Princesses.  Now that I've older, I see people taking these concepts of others' ideas and putting their own spin on them. I think that in order to become a better collector, I need to start looking for things to collect!  I don't often search out things to draw or images to...

Hello!  My name is Hannah Wilson.  I am a graphic design major.  I have also graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in 2D Art.   I often draw inspiration from the things I enjoy doing or my surroundings.   I always enjoy looking at the work of others just to see the different styles of design use.  Seeing the different styles of designers allows me to draw inspiration for my own work at times.  If I am ever stuck on how to arrange images or pair images with text, I compare other designs to understand what others consider to be successful work. I want to create designs that really draw the audience in.  I understand that this can be a tough process at times.  It may be difficult at times, but it is important to be creative in the profession of graphic design.  It is the job of the designer to catch the eye of intended audience and hold their interest. It may not always be easy, but it is something I en...