Hello, Darlings

[whitewolf]

Some of you might have been wondering about the reasons for my prolonged absence and half-hearted presence.

Darlings, I have graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology with a BFA this spring. Currently, I am working at a dainty publishing house on Union Square, NYC as an assistant to the art director. I am happier and busier than ever, getting my career started and nursing grand hopes for a move to Europe.

In turn, I am glad to note that sciforums is prettier and slower than ever, like a pretty young blonde from southern mid-west USA.

Darlings, I wuv you all.

 

[SkinWalker]

Never noticed you before today.

 

[draqon]

sup

 

[tablariddim]

Congrats... good luck!

 

[thedevilsreject]

your avatar still creeps me out

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Congratulations old stick, I'm highly pleased to hear you've not only graduated but gotten a half descent job out of the deal - so many people these days qualify with art and design degrees and end up working in Insurance, it's depressing.

Congratulations. Are you staying around or just making a flying visit?

 

[Roman]

Glad to hear you're doing well. Congratulations and good luck.

 

[whitewolf]

sup

My rooster.

And what's up on your side of the monitor?

Never noticed you before today.

I don't know who the fuck you are, but I send you a warm virtual hug.

your avatar still creeps me out

I am watching you.

Congratulations old stick, I'm highly pleased to hear you've not only graduated but gotten a half descent job out of the deal - so many people these days qualify with art and design degrees and end up working in Insurance, it's depressing.

Congratulations. Are you staying around or just making a flying visit?

Thanks. So many people think there's no way to make money in the field of arts, it's depressing. So many of those who should've never been allowed to touch a pencil manage to make money that it's inspiring.

Of course I'm staying.

Glad to hear you're doing well. Congratulations and good luck.

Congrats... good luck!

Thanks, thanks.



I wish all of you to reach success. May your most sacred dreams come true. Really, it's all about ambition and persistance.

Obviously, sciforums has played an important role in my growth and maturity. I couldn't have made it without your warmth and guidance and I am glad that there are many more long nights ahead of us. ;o)

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Thanks. So many people think there's no way to make money in the field of arts, it's depressing. So many of those who should've never been allowed to touch a pencil manage to make money that it's inspiring.

Of course I'm staying.

... Bladdy excellent news, you have of course been missed.

And, yes. I frankly couldn't agree more with you on that sticking with the arts side of things, business. It really has to be the ultimate motivator - why, if this jack-ass can make a penny, then there's no reason on earth why I can't. It's an attitude a thoroughly applaud.

Oh, and speaking of talentless jack-asses with pencils -

- just a rampant, unsubtle hint. I need all the free New York exposure I can get - I'm sick to the back teeth of the god-forsaken agents that infest this bladdy country. I want to work somewhere where there are descent Deli's and the pickings are good.

Just, y'know, a subtle hint....

No, but seriously. Great to have you back m'dear. And once more, sincerest congratulations.

A

 

[whitewolf]

... Bladdy excellent news, you have of course been missed.

And, yes. I frankly couldn't agree more with you on that sticking with the arts side of things, business. It really has to be the ultimate motivator - why, if this jack-ass can make a penny, then there's no reason on earth why I can't. It's an attitude a thoroughly applaud.

Oh, and speaking of talentless jack-asses with pencils -

- just a rampant, unsubtle hint. I need all the free New York exposure I can get - I'm sick to the back teeth of the god-forsaken agents that infest this bladdy country. I want to work somewhere where there are descent Deli's and the pickings are good.

Just, y'know, a subtle hint....

No, but seriously. Great to have you back m'dear. And once more, sincerest congratulations.

A

Thanks for the warm welcome. I've missed everyone, too. I could've never excelled in eccentricity without sciforums elite.

That kitty is adorable! As soon as I settle in the publishing business, I will drag all of my creative friends and acquaintances along.

But, ahem, I thought the scene was far better on your side of Cat's Puddle. I've been considering finishing my education somewhere in Britain and settling there for a long period of time. What's the publishing world like over there?

 

[whitewolf]

Oh, and check me out here: belijvolk.deviantart.com and volchara.deviantart.com.

Some day I'll make myself a web site.... ehhhhh....

 

[Mr Anonymous]

... Depends on which publisher your interested in, and how well your placed. Let me put it this way, as a talented, young New York designer coming over here, they'll lap you up with a spoon. Believe it. You can quite literally write your own ticket...

If you're domestic, they'll step over your rotting corpse on the way into work every morning rather than look at you. We have to go over there in order for a London based publishing firm to "discover" us. Well, either that or blow up the Houses of Parliament....

Actually, no. It's nothing like that bad. With a reputable degree and good bit of work experience backing you up, you shouldn't have too many problems finishing off your education over here and finding work. Publishing contracts are notoriously short over here, that's something you do want to watch out for and getting adequate representation for your work, that's another matter altogether. But fall in with the right crowd and actually you'll find it a lot of fun. Even if you don't, London's a great city. It's certainly a good place if you're interested in making in roads into Europe and making a name for yourself over here doesn't do your profile the slightest harm back in the US.

Just be sure what you want to be doing with yourself and where you want to go with it - pick up as many contacts as you can where ever you get the chance to and network.

Just please don't get me started on British agents. I've never met a single one of 'em I wouldn't happily chuck out of a window as soon as look at.

You, on the other hand, should have no such problems.

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Oh, and check me out here: belijvolk@deviantart.com and volchara.deviantart.com.

Some day I'll make myself a web site.... ehhhhh....

I can never work out the links in that place, could you pop us a linky direct to your actual work at all, I never know when hitting the buttons over their if I'm actually hitting the links to the person who's work I'm trying to look at or a promo for someone else... I can be and often am, extraordinarily dense. (there seems to be a prominent image in blue on the profile, is that yours?)

 

[whitewolf]

I can never work out the links in that place, could you pop us a linky direct to your actual work at all, I never know when hitting the buttons over their if I'm actually hitting the links to the person who's work I'm trying to look at or a promo for someone else... I can be and often am, extraordinarily dense. (there seems to be a prominent image in blue on the profile, is that yours?)

I've been told that site is confusing and slow as hell, but it's the best one for displaying work so far.

my most recent stuff:
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/41412626/
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/39530712/
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/37295328/
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/37938752/
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/30980336/?qo=4&q=by:volchara&qh=sort:time+-in:scraps

I'll give you a detailed responce on the art scene here later today.

 

[francois]

You are a very good artist. How long did it take to draw that cathedral?

 

[Mr Anonymous]

I've been told that site is confusing and slow as hell, but it's the best one for displaying work so far.

my most recent stuff:
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/41412626/
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/39530712/
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/37295328/
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/37938752/
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/30980336/?qo=4&q=by:volchara&qh=sort:time+-in:scraps

I'll give you a detailed responce on the art scene here later today.

... Thank you for showing us those, and sorting out the links. Delightful, really. I'm certain you've been complimented on your pencil technique many, many times, with obvious reason, as too your grasp of oil paint. But I have to say that I was particularly taken with those pieces of yours inspired by the style of traditional folk art - lovely stuff. The use of colour, choices of materials, themes.... Most impressive. Once again, thanks for sharing.

 

[draqon]

I need to eat someone alive and fast!.....woooooo!!!!!

 

[whitewolf]

You are a very good artist. How long did it take to draw that cathedral?

Thanks.

A few hours. All I want is an excuse to draw all day.

... Thank you for showing us those, and sorting out the links. Delightful, really. I'm certain you've been complimented on your pencil technique many, many times, with obvious reason, as too your grasp of oil paint. But I have to say that I was particularly taken with those pieces of yours inspired by the style of traditional folk art - lovely stuff. The use of colour, choices of materials, themes.... Most impressive. Once again, thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the compliments. I will always do traditional drawing for practice, to keep my skills good. I love folk art and folklore very much, and I'm sticking to that style for now.

Ok, to be honest, it's just as tough here as it is where you are. When I graduated, I thought getting a job would take only a couple of weeks. My buddies take only a few weeks to find a job; although they come out looking for any job and end up with a position that's nowhere near their professional goals. I sent out resumes, called, and visited every day for two months and got positive responces only from start-up companies that offered unpaid internships. Printing is expensive and nobody wants to trust the design to someone with no experience (well, duh). They always say polite words, but their tone of voice is such as if they're wondering why the fuck you're calling. I came across an art director that was talkative and phoned her once a week and begged her for a chance. I'm very lucky that she needed an assistant. And my luck is enormous, because the publishing house is owned by another one in Britain, so I'm a few steps closer to my goal than I was initially hoping to be. I've only been working for a couple of weeks, but I've learned a good deal already and I'm dancing in glee every day. I guess it will be easier for me to get work as I gain experience.

I've also heard art directors say that they only work with artists who have representing agents. It'd help if I'd have one because I have no connections, but I decided that I'll find myself a rep. after I earn some money. A rep. would want to advertise in those annual promotion books and that's very expensive.

 

[Prince_James]

Whitewolf:

How do you like city?

I'm rather fond of Union Square.

 

[draqon]

Union Square is awsome in Manhattan.