Anything Is Possible (Mon 20th)

"Anything is possible. Go for it. If you live in fear, nothing is possible." - Jimmy Moss

That was the advice Jimmy gave us today. He also added that we should not make decisions based on fear because we will do it again and again. Acknowledge your fear and go for it. Go with your heart. Don't be foolish and go for what matter. When he said this, a lot of things were going through my head. I was not only applying this to Art 445 but my life in general. It is easier said than done if anything. Fear is such a powerful enemy, you know?

We started the class with an open discussion of Kali Nikitas, a guest speaker who came to talk for Gauge speaker event last week. Apparently we all have a different opinion of her. At first I liked her because of her easy going personality. She was open with her personal life and she came off as a satisfied woman in both personal and career life. While I rewrite my response, I have a different opinion of her. For example, she said she did not make her website, and that her graduated students made it. I was questioning why didn't she make it herself? Nikitas stated that her website reflected her personality and that it is logical for her. Well, won't it be more "logical" if you make your own website? Why does other people, in this case her students, design the website? That is just one of the questionable remarks but I have a few more in my paper.

After that, the class went around and take a look at each other's ads. Once again, my group is behind. Classmates were giving us mixed comments on different ads. At this point my group does not know which direction to take anymore. I am frustrated with this project because I feel like I am the only one who wants to make it real good. Sigh.

At one point, Jimmy gave us another advice about designing a spread (2 pages). He said to NOT put important stuff in the middle for spread. Faces should NOT be in the middle because it is a focal point. When you design a spread, the middle gets cut out and folded. Anything important should be in a clear and visible area. Text should NOT be in the middle either.

Some classmates already posted their initial comps on facebook group. I mentioned this before that we have to produce our own images. That is the hardest part for me since it takes a lot of time and effort to product original contents. It's hard for me because I only have a day or two to do so while struggling with two jobs. It should not be an excuse, I know. However, I have more time on the weekend which results in better work by Monday. I hate going to class knowing that our work is not ready for a critique. I am angry at myself, my partner, the time, and just the world. I am going to work on the ads now.